Rare and Related Neurodevelopmental Conditions
In addition to autism, ICAN conducts research on rare and related neurodevelopmental conditions. ICAN research has focused on research with children, adolescents, and adults with Intellectual Disability, Fragile X Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, Prader Willi Syndrome, and 15q Duplication Syndrome.
Published Articles
O’Rourke, N., Haverty, R., Mannion, A., Whelan, S., & Leader, G. (2024). Characterisation of sleep problems in Angelman Syndrome: A systematic review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-024-00458-x
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Leader, G., Coyne, R., Killeen, C., Whelan, S., Tones, M., & Mannion, A. (2024). Factors associated with sleep disturbances in children and adolescents with Angelman Syndrome. Journal of Sleep Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleep.2024.02.038
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Leader, G., Curtin, A., Shprintzen, R. J., Whelan, S., Coyne, R., & Mannion, A. (2023). Adaptive living skills, sleep problems, and mental health disorders in adults with 22q11.21 deletion syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 136, 104491. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2023.104491 Link to article
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Athamanah, L., White, K., Sung, C., Fisher, M., & Leader, G. (2022). Employers' Perspectives on Individuals With IDD in Community Integrated Employment Settings: A Scoping Review. Inclusion, 10(3), 226-250. doi: 10.1352/2326-6988-10.3.226
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Leader, G., Whelan, S., Chonaill, N. N., Coyne, R., Tones, M., Heussler, H., Bellgard, M., & Mannion, A. (2022). Association between early and current gastro-intestinal symptoms and co-morbidities in children and adolescents with Angelman syndrome. J Intellect Disabil Res, 66, 15. Link to article
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Leader, G., Gilligan, R., Whelan, S., Coyne, R., Caher, A., White, K., ... & Mannion, A. (2022). Relationships between challenging behavior and gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep problems, and internalizing and externalizing symptoms in children and adolescents with Angelman syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 128, 104293. Link to article
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Curtin, A., Mannion, A., Shprintzen, R. J., Whelan, S., Coyne, R., & Leader, G. (2022). An examination of adaptive behavior and functional outcomes in adults with 22q11. 2 deletion syndrome: A parental perspective. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 188(4), 1040-1047. Link to Article
O’Rourke, N., Haverty, R., Mannion, A., Whelan, S., & Leader, G. (2024). Characterisation of sleep problems in Angelman Syndrome: A systematic review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-024-00458-x ​ Leader, G., Coyne, R., Killeen, C., Whelan, S., Tones, M., & Mannion, A. (2024). Factors associated with sleep disturbances in children and adolescents with Angelman Syndrome. Journal of Sleep Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleep.2024.02.038