Rett syndrome (RTT) is a genetically caused neurodevelopmental disorder associated with severe disability. We assessed the feasibility of a telehealth program supporting gross motor skills in RTT. Five girls with RTT were assessed and a home-based exercise program developed in response to functional goals. Families then participated in monthly Skype sessions for 6 months, guided by a physiotherapist to monitor progress and adjust the program as necessary. ...

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These results show that a word gap related to maternal education is not apparent up to twelve months of age ...

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• 2020
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Two Telethon Kids Institute researchers have been awarded prestigious grants from the Raine Medical Research Foundation for projects in childhood cancer and newborn infection control. ...

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• 2022
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Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century and is affected not only by individual choice but also by societal and environmental influences. Childhood obesity is higher in children living in regional and remote compared with major cities, in one-parent families and for those with a disability. ...

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We identify, develop and commercialise the technologies and innovations developed by our scientists and clinicians. ...

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An outline of ORIGINS sub-projects by name ...

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Inflammatory mediators from peripheral tissues may control dendritic cell (DC) development in the bone marrow. ...

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Prue Shelley Hart Gorman PH S BSc (Hons) MSc PhD BSc (Hons) PhD Head, Inflammation Honorary Research Associate prue.hart@telethonkids.org.au ...

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Video technology is helping researchers learn more about the early communication style of infants with a family history of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability. ...

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A new app utilising ground breaking research into the early years will assist parents and carers develop their child’s life skills while going about their daily routines. ...

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