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Risk and resilience factors impacting the mental health and wellbeing of siblings of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions: A mixed methods systematic review

This pre-registered systematic review synthesised and evaluated the existing literature on self-reported mental health and wellbeing of siblings of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions.

Respiratory Health Inequities among Children and Young Adults with Cerebral Palsy in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Data Linkage Study

Respiratory disease is a leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and poor quality of life in children with cerebral palsy (CP). This study describes the prevalence of CP-related respiratory disease and the non-modifiable risk factors for respiratory-related hospital admissions in the Aotearoa New Zealand population.

Factors influencing the attainment of major motor milestones in CDKL5 deficiency disorder

This study investigated the influence of factors at birth and in infancy on the likelihood of achieving major motor milestones in CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD). Data on 350 individuals with a pathogenic CDKL5 variant was sourced from the International CDKL5 Disorder Database.

Evaluation of the processes of family-centred care for young children with intellectual disability in Western Australia

Government early intervention services for children with intellectual disability (ID) in Western Australia have adopted the model of family-centred care.

Level of purposeful hand function as a marker of clinical severity in Rett syndrome

We investigated relationships between hand function and genotype and aspects of phenotype in Rett syndrome

Valproate and risk of fracture in Rett syndrome

This study investigated the relationships between fracture risk and commonly used AEDs in Rett syndrome.

Updating the profile of C-terminal MECP2 deletions in Rett syndrome

This study aimed to compare the phenotype of Rett syndrome cases with C-terminal deletions to that of cases with different MECP2 mutations

Epilepsy and mental retardation limited to females with PCDH19 mutations can present de novo or in single generation families

Epilepsy and mental retardation limited to females (EFMR) is an intriguing X-linked disorder affecting heterozygous females and sparing hemizygous males.

Hip displacement and scoliosis in Rett syndrome - screening is required

The prevalence of hip displacement and spinal deformity in a clinic population of females with Rett syndrome to define implications for screening and management

Guidelines for management of scoliosis in Rett syndrome patients based on expert consensus and clinical evidence

To develop guidelines for the clinical management of scoliosis in Rett syndrome through evidence review and consensus expert panel opinion.