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        Use of equipment and respite services and caregiver health among Australian families living with Rett syndrome

        This study assessed factors that could influence equipment and respite services use among Australian families caring for a girl/woman with Rett syndrome and... ...

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        A brief history of MECP2 duplication syndrome: 20-years of clinical understanding

        MECP2 duplication syndrome (MDS) is a rare, X-linked, neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a duplication of the methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) gene-a gene in which loss-of-function mutations lead to Rett syndrome (RTT). MDS has an estimated live birth prevalence in males of 1/150,000. ...

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        Change in Gross Motor Abilities of Girls and Women With Rett Syndrome Over a 3- to 4-Year Period

        We describe change in gross motor function over 3 to 4 years for 70 subjects participating in the Australian Rett Syndrome Database ...

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        Using directed-content analysis to identify a framework for understanding quality of life in adults with Rett syndrome

        Rett syndrome (RTT) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder mainly affecting females and is caused by a mutation in the MECP2 gene. Recent research identified the domains of quality of life (QOL) important for children with RTT but there has been no investigation of domains important for adults. This qualitative study explored QOL in adults with RTT and compared domains with those previously identified for children. ...

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        Longitudinal Evaluation of the Stability of Hand Function in Rett Syndrome

        We investigated the longitudinal stability of hand function in Rett syndrome and to analyze further the relationships between stability of hand function and genotype, age, and walking ability. Study design: Longitudinal video data of functional abilities of individuals with genetically confirmed Rett syndrome were collected by families of individuals registered with the Australian Rett Syndrome Database. ...

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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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        Measurement of Sedentary Behaviors or "downtime" in Rett Syndrome

        This study aimed to validate measures of sedentary time in individuals with Rett syndrome. ...

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        Gastrointestinal dysmotility in rett syndrome

        Through evidence review and the consensus of an expert panel, we developed recommendations for the clinical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease,... ...

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        CDKL5 deficiency disorder: clinical features, diagnosis, and management

        CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD) was first identified as a cause of human disease in 2004. Although initially considered a variant of Rett syndrome, CDD is now recognised as an independent disorder and classified as a developmental epileptic encephalopathy. ...

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        Fetal androgen exposure and pragmatic language ability of girls in middle childhood:

        Fiona Stanley FJ FAA FASSA MSc MD FFPHM FAFPHM FRACP FRANZCOG HonDSc HonDUniv HonFRACGP HonMD HonFRCPCH HonLLB (honoris causa) Patron 08 6319 1176 contact@telethonkids.org.au Patron Authors: WHITEHOUSE, A.J.O., MAYBERY, M.T., HART, R., MATTES, E., ...

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        Psychometric properties of QI-Disability in CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder: Establishing readiness for clinical trials

        CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD) is a rare genetic disorder with symptoms of epilepsy, developmental impairments, and other comorbidities. Currently, there are no outcome measures for CDD with comprehensive evidence of validation. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Quality of Life Inventory-Disability (QI-Disability) in CDD. Quality of Life Inventory-Disability was administered to 152 parent caregivers registered with the International CDKL5 Disorder Database (ICDD). ...

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        Content Validation of Clinician-Reported Items for a Severity Measure for CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder

        CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD) results in early-onset seizures and severe developmental impairments. A CDD clinical severity assessment (CCSA) was previously developed with clinician and parent-report items to capture information on a range of domains. ...

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