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Qualitative Analysis of Parental Observations on Quality of Life in Australian Children with Down SyndromeWe investigated parental observations to identify QOL domains in children with Down Syndrome and determined whether domains differed between children and teens.
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Impacts of caring for a child with the CDKL5 disorder on parental wellbeing and family quality of lifeInvestigate impacts on maternal health and family quality of life in families with a child with the CDKL5 disorder
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An exploration of the use of eye gaze and gestures in females with rett syndromeEye 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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Sleep disturbances in Rett syndrome: Impact and management including use of sleep hygiene practicesAttention to sleep hygiene remains an important management strategy for sleep problems in Rett syndrome
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Transition to adulthood for young people with intellectual disability: the experiences of their familiesA 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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Choice making in Rett syndrome: a descriptive study using video dataWe describe the choice-making abilities of girls and women with Rett syndrome.
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Validation of intellectual disability coding through hospital morbidity records using an intellectual disability population-based database in Western AustraliaTo investigate how well intellectual disability (ID) can be ascertained using hospital morbidity data compared with a population-based data source.
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Impact of Gastrostomy Placement on Nutritional Status, Physical Health, and Parental Well-Being of Females with Rett SyndromeGastrostomy 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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Oral health experiences of individuals with Rett syndrome: A retrospective studySocial advantage may provide some protection for dental health in individuals with Rett syndrome
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Substances Detected During Coroner Postmortem Toxicology Analyses in Poisoning- and Nonpoisoning-Related SuicidesDetermining the association between drug use and suicide is complicated but can help to inform targeted suicide prevention strategies.