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Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder According to Maternal-Race Ethnicity and Country of Birth: A Register-Based StudyAn increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among children of immigrant backgrounds has been observed
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Are preterm birth and intra-uterine growth restriction more common in Western Australian children of immigrant backgrounds? A population based data linkage studyOur findings illustrate the vulnerabilities of children born to foreign women from low and middle-income countries
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Longitudinal effects of caregiving on parental well-being: the example of Rett syndrome, a severe neurological disorderOur findings suggest that some opportunities do exist for clinicians to help optimise parental well-being
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Cannabis for refractory epilepsy in children: A review focusing on CDKL5 Deficiency DisorderThis review provides the first comprehensive overview of the potential role for cannabis based preparations in the treatment of CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder
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A Population-Based Matched-Sibling Analysis Estimating the Associations Between First Interpregnancy Interval and Birth OutcomesInterpregnancy intervals of <6 months were associated with increased odds of preterm birth in second-born infants
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Risk factors for hospitalizations associated with depression among women duringthe years around a birth: a retrospective cohort studyResults provide preliminary evidence that barriers to treating depression with anti-depressants in mothers from low income areas during the years around a birth
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Devising a Missing Data Rule for a Quality of Life Questionnaire - A Simulation StudyThe aim of this study was to devise an evidence-based missing data rule for the Quality of Life Inventory-Disability (QI-Disability) questionnaire specifying how many missing items are permissible for domain and total scores to be calculated using simple imputation.
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Communication of individuals with CDKL5 deficiency disorder as observed by caregivers: A descriptive qualitative studyCDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD) is a genetically caused developmental epileptic encephalopathy that causes severe communication impairments. Communication of individuals with CDD is not well understood in the literature and currently available measures are not well validated in this population. Accurate and sensitive measurement of the communication of individuals with CDD is important for understanding this condition, clinical practice, and upcoming interventional trials.
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Can telehealth increase physical activity in individuals with Rett syndrome? A multicentre randomized controlled trialTo evaluate the effects of a physical activity programme on sedentary behaviour and physical activity in ambulant individuals with Rett syndrome.