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Jennepher Downs is the Head of the Developmental Disability Research Program at Telethon Kids Institute. Her research focuses on various rare disorders including Rett syndrome, CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, MECP2 Duplication Syndrome, and Prader-Willi Syndrome. She is actively involved in national and international collaborations aimed at improving the understanding and quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Her work includes developing outcome measures for assessing the functional abilities of children with severe disabilities and running clinical trials to investigate early intervention strategies that promote increased physical activity, particularly in children with Rett syndrome. Additionally, Jennepher leads projects on intellectual disability infrastructures and has guided numerous interventions to ensure they effectively address the needs of affected children. Her research is underpinned by a commitment to rigorous evaluation and understanding of health and quality of life outcomes in children with developmental vulnerabilities.
Development Disability Research Program, Telethon Kids Institute • Perth, WA, Australia
Leading a program focused on research and interventions for developmental disabilities.
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