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Cognitive and behavioral factors associated with insomnia in inpatients with schizophrenia and related psychoses

This study examines cognitive and behavioral factors linked to insomnia in individuals with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

A cross-sectional examination of the clinical significance of autistic traits in individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis

Results suggest that autism traits are associated with poorer clinical presentation in first-episode psychosis populations

There is variability in the attainment of developmental milestones in the CDKL5 disorder

Individuals with the CDKL5 disorder have been described as having severely impaired development.

Asking QUestions about Alcohol in pregnancy (AQUA): A longitudinal cohort study of fetal effects of low to moderate alcohol exposure

Using detailed, prospective methods of data collection, the AQUA study will comprehensively examine the effects of low to moderate alcohol consumption...

Shame amplifies the association between stressful life events and paranoia amongst young adults using mental health services

Shame is associated with a range of psychological disorders, and is a trans-diagnostic moderator of the association between stressors and symptoms of disorder.

What constitutes cerebral palsy in the twenty-first century?

The aims of this paper were to (1) define inclusion/exclusion criteria that have been adopted uniformly by surveillance programmes and identify where...

Caring for a child with severe intellectual disability in China: The example of Rett syndrome

Intellectual disability affects more than 1.5% of the population of children in developing countries yet we know little about the daily lives and support...

Development of a video-based evaluation tool in Rett syndrome

This paper describes the development of a video-based evaluation tool for use in Rett syndrome (RTT).

Parental Experiences of Having a Child Diagnosed With Septo-Optic Dysplasia

Septo-optic dysplasia (SOD) is a congenital disorder affecting 1 in 10,000 births, defined by the presence of at least two of a clinical triad, consisting of optic nerve hypoplasia, midline brain defects and pituitary hormone deficiency. Children with SOD may have vision impairment, hormonal deficiencies, developmental disorders, or epilepsy, but the clinical picture is highly variable. The complexity of SOD, its interplay with family factors, and the need for multiple specialty commitments can make the diagnosis period a challenging time for families.