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Autism and intellectual disability are differentially related to sociodemographic background at birth

We used population data on Western Australian singletons born from 1984 to 1999 (n = 398,353) to examine the sociodemographic characteristics of children...

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...

Variation over time in medical conditions and health service utilization of children with Down syndrome

Variation over time in medical conditions and health service utilization of children with Down syndrome.

Rett Syndrome: Revised diagnostic criteria and nomenclature

The purpose of this work was to revise and clarify 2002 consensus criteria for the diagnosis of RTT in anticipation of treatment trials.

Monitoring child abuse and neglect at a population level: patterns of hospital admissions for maltreatment and assault

To investigate the prevalence, trends, and characteristics of maltreatment and assault related hospital admissions and deaths among children;

Unpacking the complex nature of the autism epidemic

The etiology of autism spectrum disorders is unknown but there are claims of increasing prevalence in many countries.

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.

Linking MECP2 and pain sensitivity: the example of Rett syndrome

This study investigated the nature and prevalence of atypical pain responses in Rett syndrome and their relationships with specific MECP2 mutations.

The natural history of the MECP2 Duplication disorder: Australian surveillance and plans for development of an international register

Helen Jenny Leonard Downs MBChB MPH BApplSci (physio) MSc PhD Principal Research Fellow Head, Child Disability +61 419 956 946 08 6319 1763

The Sibling Project

The Sibling Project focuses on children, adolescents and emerging adults who have a sibling with a disability, investigating their mental health, relationships and quality of life.