A child-led therapy that supports the social development of babies showing early signs of autism has found a significant reduction in social communication difficulties in babies who received the therapy, according to new research led by CliniKids at the Telethon Kids Institute. ...

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• 2021
• September

Two Telethon Kids Institute researchers have been named as finalists in the 2020 Western Australian Premier’s Science Awards. ...

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• 2020
• August

This study investigates relationships between methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 gene (MECP2) mutation type and speech-language abilities in girls with Rett syndrome. ...

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• 2015
• January 2015

This study describes the attainment of gross developmental milestones and regression, and assesses the relationships between genotype and age at diagnosis. ...

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• 2011
• August 2011

The clinical understanding of the CDKL5 disorder remains limited, with most information being derived from small patient groups seen at individual centres. ...

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• 2013
• March 2013

Did you know? CDKL5 Development Disorder (CDD) is caused by mutations in the cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 (CDKL5) gene, which provides instructions ...

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Intellectual and developmental disabilities are heterogeneous in aetiology and presentation, and one cannot make assumptions about the oral health barriers of those with Rett syndrome (RTT) based on findings from generic studies. This study investigated caregivers' perceptions regarding access to dental care for those with RTT, and associations of dental treatments received by those with RTT with their caregivers' perceived value of oral health and perception of their own as well as their daughter's dental anxiety. ...

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• 2022
• March 2022

People with a disability may spend more time sitting and lying (“downtime”) and less time standing and walking (“uptime”). Caregivers and therapists supporting individuals with Rett syndrome were surveyed, aiming to gather insights on how to support participation in “uptime” activities. ...

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• 2021
• October 2021

Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre PhD student Niamh Troy has found how OM85 helps babies fight off severe lung infections. ...

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• 2022
• February

Amy Jenny Helen Desiree Professor Catherine Finlay-Jones Downs Milroy Silva Elliott AFJ JA HM DS CE BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clinical), MHealthEcon, PhD ...

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