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Assessment and management of nutrition and growth in rett syndromeWe developed recommendations for the clinical management of poor growth and weight gain in Rett syndrome through evidence review and the consensus of an...
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Using a large international sample to investigate epilepsy in Rett syndromeThe aim of this study was to identify characteristics of epilepsy in Rett syndrome (RTT), and relationships between epilepsy and genotype.
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Resourceful and creative methods are necessary to research rare disordersOur investigation used the infrastructure of InterRett, established in 2002 with dual aims of encour- aging international collaboration and ascertaining the...
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Change in Gross Motor Abilities of Girls and Women With Rett Syndrome Over a 3- to 4-Year PeriodWe 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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Trends in the diagnosis of Rett syndrome in AustraliaModifications to diagnostic criteria and introduction of genetic testing have likely affected the pattern and timing of Rett syndrome diagnosis...
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Longitudinal hand function in Rett syndromeLoss of hand function is a core feature of Rett syndrome. This article describes longitudinal hand function at 3 time points for 72 subjects participating...
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A preliminary study of fetal head circumference growth in Autism Spectrum DisorderFetal head circumference (HC) growth was examined prospectively in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Impact of scoliosis surgery on activities of daily living in females with Rett syndromeScoliosis is a common orthopaedic complication of Rett syndrome, and surgery is commonly used to reduce asymmetry in cases with severe scoliosis.
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Rett Syndrome Behaviour Questionnaire: Variability of Scores and Related FactorsRett syndrome (RTT) is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder affecting predominantly females and associated with variants in the MECP2 gene. Recent success in clinical trials have resulted in an expanded use of the Rett Syndrome Behaviour Questionnaire (RSBQ) for clinical and research purposes.
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What does better look like in individuals with severe neurodevelopmental impairments? A qualitative descriptive study on SCN2A-related developmental and epileptic encephalopathyThere are limited psychometric data on outcome measures for children with Developmental Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEEs), beyond measuring seizures, and no data to describe meaningful change. This study aimed to explore parent perceptions of important differences in functional abilities that would guide their participation in clinical trials.