Dr Jennepher Downs

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Description of Role

Lecturer in the research and evidence-based practice stream.

Qualifications

B.Appl.Sci (Physio), (WAIT)
M.Sc., (University of London)
PhD (Curtin University of Technology)

Teaching Areas

Research methods
Critical appraisal
Evidence-based practice

Clinical Areas

Paediatrics
Disability

Research Interests

Paediatrics
Disability
Rett syndrome
Physical activity

Recent Publications

Scholarly Journal - Refereed Article

Carter P, Downs J, Bebbington A, Jacoby P, Williams S, Kaufmann WE, Leonard H (2010)
Stereotypical hand movements in 144 subjects with Rett syndrome from the population-based Australian database, Movement Disorders, 25(3), 282-288.

Ager S, Downs J, Fyfe S, Leonard H (2009)
Parental experiences of scoliosis management in Rett syndrome, Disability and Rehabilitation, 31(23):1917-1924.

Downs J , Bergman A, Carter P, Anderson A, Palmer GM, Roye D, van Bosse H, Bebbington A, Larsson E, Smith BG, Baikie G, Fyfe S, Leonard H (2009)
Guidelines for management of scoliosis in Rett syndrome patients based on expert consensus and clinical evidence, Spine, Aug 1;34(17):E607-17.

Downs J, Young D, de Klerk N, Bebbington A, Baikie G, Leonard H (2009)
The impact of scoliosis surgery on activities of daily living in females with Rett syndrome, Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 29(4), 369-374.

Downs J, Bebbington A, Jacoby P, Msall M, McIlroy O, Fyfe S, Bahi-Buisson N, Kaufmann W, Leonard H (2008)
Mobility profile in Rett syndrome as determined by video analysis, Neuropediatrics, 39(4), 205-210.

Downs J, Bebbington A, Woodhead H, Jacoby P, Jian L, Jefferson A, Leonard H (2008)
Early determinants of fractures in Rett syndrome, Pediatrics, 121(3), 540-546.

Vanlint S, Nugent M, Durvasula S Downs J, Leonard H (2008)
A guide for the assessment and management of vitamin D status in people with intellectual disability (developed as an AADDM Working Party initiative). Journal Of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilty, 33(2), 184-188.

Vanlint S, Nugent M, Durvasula S, Downs J, Leonard H (2008)
Vitamin D and people with intellectual disability, Australian Family Physician, 37(5), 348-350.