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        Down syndrome studies; the transition from secondary school to adulthood: Experiences and life outcomes for youth with an intellectual disability and their families

        Helen Jenny Keely Leonard Downs Bebbington HM JA KB MBChB MPH BApplSci (physio) MSc PhD MClinPsych/PhD Principal Research Fellow Program Head, Development and Disability McCusker Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Type 1 Diabetes +61 419 956 946 08 ...

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        Using a trauma informed practice framework to enhance understanding of and identify support strategies for behavioural difficulties in young people with Prader-Willi syndrome

        Behavioural support for young people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is necessary in home and school environments. The Trauma Informed Practice (TIP) framework has been used to support young people with complex behavioural needs in school settings. To identify parent and professional perspectives on behavioural challenges experienced by young people with PWS and strategies for supports, to inform understanding of how they are aligned with the TIP framework. ...

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        Down Syndrome Clinical Trial- BTD-001

        Helen Jenny Peter Leonard Downs Richmond HM JA PC MBChB MPH BApplSci (physio) MSc PhD MBBS MRCP(UK) FRACP Principal Research Fellow Program Head, Development and Disability Head, Vaccine Trials Group +61 419 956 946 08 6319 1763 helen.leonard@ ...

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        What effect does regular exercise have on oxidative stress in people with Down syndrome? A systematic review with meta-analyses

        There remains uncertainty about the effect of exercise on oxidative stress in people with Down syndrome ...

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        Strengths and challenging behaviors in children and adolescents with Prader-Willi syndrome: Two sides to the coin

        Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder associated with emotional/behavioral disturbances. These difficulties are well documented in the literature, but the positive attributes of these individuals are not described. ...

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        Siblings of children with disabilities: challenges and opportunities

        Siblings of children with disabilities: challenges and opportunities ...

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        The phenotype associated with a large deletion on MECP2

        Multiplex ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA) has become available for the detection of a large deletion on the MECP2 gene. ...

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        The perceived effects of cannabis products in the management of seizures in CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder

        CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD) is a severe treatment-resistant form of early-onset epilepsy. Current treatment options are often ineffective and associated with adverse effects, forcing families to seek alternative therapies for their children including products derived from cannabis. Reportsof miraculous cures and a public preferencefor 'natural' therapies have resulted in considerable public interest, and so this study aimed to characterize the use of cannabis in these individuals, as well as compare caregiver perceptions of efficacy and safety to objective evidence of seizure control and number of antiepileptic drugs used. ...

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        Description of Total Population Hospital Admissions for Treacher Collins Syndrome in Australia

        To describe patterns and demographic characteristics of total-population hospital admissions with a diagnosis of Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) in Australia. ...

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        Oral health education and promotion in special needs children: Systematic review and meta-analysis

        To review the effectiveness of oral health education and oral health promotion interventions for children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), in ensuring optimal gingival health, caries experience and oral health-related quality of life, compared to no interventions or alternative interventions. ...

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        Factors influencing the attainment of major motor milestones in CDKL5 deficiency disorder

        This study investigated the influence of factors at birth and in infancy on the likelihood of achieving major motor milestones in CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD). Data on 350 individuals with a pathogenic CDKL5 variant was sourced from the International CDKL5 Disorder Database. ...

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        Influences on the trajectory and subsequent outcomes in CDKL5 deficiency disorder

        The study investigated the effect of seizure and medication burden at initial contact with the International CDKL5 Disorder Database on subsequent development and clinical severity and compared quality of life among those whose development progressed, remained stable, or regressed between baseline and follow-up. ...

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