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Pregnancy and birth outcomes of mothers with intellectual disability and their infants: Advocacy needed to improve well-being

For mothers with intellectual disability, modifiable risk factors for adverse outcomes need addressing

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Association of Genetic and Environmental Factors with Autism in a 5-Country Cohort

Based on population data from 5 countries, the heritability of ASD was estimated to be approximately 80%

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Birth seasonality and risk of autism spectrum disorder

In the first multinational study of birth seasonality of autism spectrum disorder, there was evidence supporting the presence of seasonal trends in Finland and Sweden

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Difficulties in developmental follow-up of preterm neonates in a randomised-controlled trial

Probiotics may be neuroprotective for preterm neonates due to their anti-inflammatory effects and ability to facilitate nutrition. AIM: To assess long-term effects of early probiotic supplementation on neuropsychological development in preterm infants

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Oral health experiences of individuals with Rett syndrome: A retrospective study

Social advantage may provide some protection for dental health in individuals with Rett syndrome

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The Western Australian family connections genealogical project: Detection of familial occurrences of single gene and chromosomal Disorders

This study utilised a Western Australian (WA) genealogical database for the identification of single gene and chromosome disorders among families.

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Perspectives on hand function in girls and women with Rett syndrome

Hand function is particularly affected and we discuss theoretical and practical perspectives for optimising hand function in Rett syndrome.

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Family satisfaction following spinal fusion in Rett syndrome

Families participating in the population-based and longitudinal Australian Rett Syndrome Database whose daughter had undergone spinal fusion provided data on...

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Health conditions and their impact among adolescents and young adults with down syndrome

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of medical conditions and use of health services among young adults with Down syndrome and describe the...

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Mothers with intellectual disability and their children in Western Australia

Helen Leonard MBChB MPH Principal Research Fellow +61 419 956 946 helen.leonard@thekids.org.au Principal Research Fellow Areas of research expertise