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Project helps Ethan belong

Ethan recently took part in Belong, a study led by The Kids which aims to ensure deaf and hard of hearing kids have a happy & positive school experience

Children with disabilities 3 times more likely to be maltreated but risk varies by disability type

A new study has found children with disabilities are 3 times more likely to be maltreated compared to other children but that risk varies by type of disability.

Video: One brave little girl's battle with Rett syndrome

Imagine your baby is developing normally, then suddenly she starts losing skills. Watch Marlee's story below and find out what researchers are doing.

The triple challenges associated with age-related comorbidities in Down syndrome

Major increases in the survival of people with Down syndrome during the last two generations have resulted in extended periods of adulthood requiring...

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...

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.

Relationship between family quality of life and day occupations of young people with Down syndrome

This study aimed to explore relationships between family quality of life, day occupations and activities of daily living of young persons with Down syndrome.

Admissions in Children with Down Syndrome: Experience of a Population-Based Cohort Followed from Birth

This study describes patterns of hospitalisations for children and young people with Down syndrome in Western Australia.

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.

Community participation for girls and women living with Rett syndrome

Participation for girls and women with Rett syndrome could be enhanced by stronger local community supports.