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Young people with intellectual disability transitioning to adulthood: Do behaviour trajectories differ in those with and without down syndrome

Changes in emotional and behavioural problems for young people with intellectual disability with and without Down syndrome as they transition into adulthood

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Health care utilization and costs for children and adults with duchenne muscular dystrophy

Annual economic cost of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy was found to be high, reflecting a significant socioeconomic burden, especially in boys who reach adulthood

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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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Resourceful and creative methods are necessary to research rare disorders

Our investigation used the infrastructure of InterRett, established in 2002 with dual aims of encour- aging international collaboration and ascertaining the...

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Neonatal complications in public and private patients: A retrospective cohort study

Despite the rates of low Apgar scores being higher in public patients, the rates of special care admission were lower.

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The International Collaboration for Autism Registry Epidemiology (iCARE): Multinational Registry-Based Investigations of Autism Risk Factors and Trends

iCARE provides a unique, unprecedented resource in autism research that will significantly enhance the ability to detect environmental and genetic...

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Trends in the diagnosis of Rett syndrome in Australia

Modifications to diagnostic criteria and introduction of genetic testing have likely affected the pattern and timing of Rett syndrome diagnosis...

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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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Assessment and management of nutrition and growth in rett syndrome

We 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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“I have a good life”: the meaning of well-being from the perspective of young adults with Down syndrome

The purposes of this study were to explore what makes for a "good life" from the perspective of young adults with Down syndrome and to identify the barriers...