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The use of cross-jurisdictional population data to investigate health indicators of child maltreatment

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

A validation study of a modified Bouchard activity record that extends the concept of 'uptime' to Rett syndrome

The aim of this study was to investigate the validity of using a Bouchard activity record (BAR) in individuals with Rett syndrome to measure physical...

Patterns of depressive symptoms and social relating behaviors differ over time from other behavioral domains for young people with Down syndrome

People with intellectual disabilities are at a higher risk for experiencing behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric problems in comparison with the general...

The experiences of mothers of young adults with an intellectual disability transitioning from secondary school to adult life

The transition from school to adulthood for young adults with an intellectual disability involves movement from a generally secure and supported school...

Family functioning in families with a child with Down syndrome: A mixed methods approach

This study aimed to explore the factors that predict functioning in families with a child with Down syndrome using a mixed methods design.

Trends in pre-existing mental health disorders among parents of infants born in Western Australia from 1990 to 2005

From 1990 to 2005, there was an increase in prevalence of parents with a prior history of mental health disorders in WA.

Evaluating the Extent of Clinical Uncertainty Among Treatment Options for Patients with Early-Onset Scoliosis

The objective of this study was to evaluate areas of clinical uncertainty among pediatric spine surgeons regarding the treatment of early-onset scoliosis.

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.

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.

Maternal Conditions and Perinatal Characteristics Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability

Findings show that indicators of a poor intrauterine environment are associated with an elevated risk of ID, while for ASD, and particularly ASD without ID,...