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Two The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers recognised for their role in building a global database for CDKL5 deficiency disorder are now helping to set the scene for clinical trials of much-needed potential treatments.

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An attention-training game developed by researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia is helping to improve social skill development in school-aged kids with autism.

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Researchers have shown that the so called 'autism epidemic' is due to an increase in the diagnosis of children with less severe behavioural symptoms.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia autism researcher Professor Andrew Whitehouse has been inducted as a Fellow to the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR),  making him just the fourth Australian to be bestowed the honour.

Rett syndrome is a rare but serious neurological disorder that affects about 1 in 9,000 girls. Even more rarely, boys may be affected.

We also wanted to find out whether any particular behaviours were associated with any specific mutation types.

We compared parent/carer-reported physical activities with the number of steps counted by an accelerometer in girls and women with Rett syndrome.

We wanted to find out whether mothers with a child with Rett syndrome who were more physically and mentally healthy had particular characteristics.

This study evaluated sixty-one families' satisfaction following spinal fusion in girls with Rett syndrome.

Staying physically active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. ActiveRett is a dedicated resource for helping families support their child with Rett syndrome to keep active.