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Spinal fusion in girls with Rett syndrome: Post-operative recovery and family experiences

Rett syndrome is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder mainly affecting females and scoliosis is a common co-morbidity. Spinal fusion may be recommended if...

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An exploration of the use of eye gaze and gestures in females with rett syndrome

Eye gaze is used more frequently than gestures for communication, and this is related to age, MECP2 mutation type, and gross motor abilities

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Australian children living with rare diseases: experiences of diagnosis and perceived consequences of diagnostic delays

Parents of children living with rare chronic and complex diseases have called for better education and resourcing of health professionals

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Validating the rett syndrome gross motor scale

The Rett Syndrome Gross Motor Scale could be an appropriate measure of gross motor skills in clinical practice and clinical trials

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Transition to adulthood for young people with intellectual disability: the experiences of their families

A number of themes emerged from the qualitative data which included parents' views and concerns about the capacity of their young adult to adapt and change to life in adulthood

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Improved Survival in Down Syndrome over the Last 60 Years and the Impact of Perinatal Factors in Recent Decades

Improved survival for children born with Down syndrome over the last 60 years has occurred incrementally, but disparities still exist

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Sleep disturbances in Rett syndrome: Impact and management including use of sleep hygiene practices

Attention to sleep hygiene remains an important management strategy for sleep problems in Rett syndrome

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Impact of Gastrostomy Placement on Nutritional Status, Physical Health, and Parental Well-Being of Females with Rett Syndrome

Gastrostomy placement was associated with improvement in BMI in females with Rett syndrome, but its long-term impact on individuals and their families is unclear

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Choice making in Rett syndrome: a descriptive study using video data

We describe the choice-making abilities of girls and women with Rett syndrome.