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An investigation of the determinants of quality of life in adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome

Quality of life of young people with Down syndrome was most negatively associated with burden of medical conditions, but also with lack of friendships

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Apgar score and risk of autism

This study suggests that low Apgar score is associated with higher risk of autism spectrum disorder, and in particular autistic disorder

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A framework for understanding quality of life domains in individuals with the CDKL5 deficiency disorder

This study aimed to identify the quality of life domains important for individuals with CDKL5 deficiency disorder

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COVID-19 and Behavioral Sciences

Citation: Jackson T, Steed L, Pedruzzi R, Beyene K, Chan AHY. Editorial: COVID-19 and Behavioral Sciences. Front Public Health. 2022;9. Keywords:

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Oral parafunction and bruxism in Rett syndrome and associated factors: An observational study

To explore patterns of parafunction, and bruxism, and its relationships with genotype and snoring in individuals with Rett syndrome.

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Unraveling the Optimum Latent Structure of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Evidence Supporting ICD and HiTOP Frameworks

Attention Deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is conceptualized differently in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), the International Classification of Diseases-10 (ICD-10), and the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP) frameworks. This study applied independent cluster confirmatory factor analysis (ICM-CFA), exploratory structure equation model with target rotation (ESEM), and the S-1 bi-factor CFA approaches to evaluate seven ADHD models yielded by different combinations of these taxonomic frameworks.

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Longitudinal hand function in Rett syndrome

Loss 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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Characteristics of non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal children and families with substantiated child maltreatment

To investigate specific child and parental factors associated with increased vulnerability to substantiated child maltreatment.

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The conductive environment enhances gross motor function of girls with Rett syndrome. A pilot study

This study assessed the functional skills of three girls with RTT aged 35 years before and during participation in a CE programme.

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Parental perspectives on the communication abilities of their daughters with Rett syndrome

Perspectives of parents are integral to the assessment of communication abilities and inform communication interventions for girls and women with Rett Syndrome