Overview
Background
Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician with a dual qualification in Sleep Medicine
Honey trained initially at UQ and the Mater Chidlren's Hospital before spending time in Melbourne at the RWH and RCH ( Murdoch Institute)Her Doctorate in the Behavioural and Attentional consequences of Adenotonsillectomy was completed through the University of Nottingham where she was a Lecturer in Community Paediatrics.
She has a significant role in teaching and assessment in the Paediatrics and Child Health rotation and has a strong interest in medical education. Her clinical work involves children with a variety of Developmental and Behavioural problems as well as a number of clinics that specialise in Sleep disorders for this population. She also runs a specialised clinics for some genetic disorders.
She has a number of research interests that reflect her clinical practice.
Availability
- Associate Professor Honey Heussler is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Research interests
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Genetics and neuroimaging of ADHD
Cognitive variation and comorbidities of children presenting with ADHD and genetic and neuroimaging of these children- multicentre study
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Melatonin
Current projects include Dose ranging and Pharmacokinetics studies.
Works
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2024
Conference Publication
Cohort Profile: Improving Outcomes Of Mental Health (IOMH) A Longitudinal Clinical Study Of Families With Children With Neurodevelopmental Problems
Galligan, Dana, Payne, Leanne, Sullivan, Daniel, Bhadravathi Lokeshappa, Madhura, Ziser, Laura, Nunn, Lorelle, Wallace, Leanne, Sanders, Matthew, Cobham, Vanessa, Wray, Naomi, Henders, Anjali, Byrne, Enda, Heussler, Helen and Middeldorp, Christel M. (2024). Cohort Profile: Improving Outcomes Of Mental Health (IOMH) A Longitudinal Clinical Study Of Families With Children With Neurodevelopmental Problems. World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics WCPG 2024, Singapore, 15-19 October 2024. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.euroneuro.2024.08.469
2024
Journal Article
Student experiences in a novel interprofessional neurodevelopmental clinic: a qualitative study
Garavelis, Khari, Hayes, Nicole, Maloney, Maree, Liddle, Karen, Moritz, Karen, Gullo, Matthew J., Rose, Tanya, Gullo, Hannah, McMah, Rebecca, Heussler, Helen and Reid, Natasha (2024). Student experiences in a novel interprofessional neurodevelopmental clinic: a qualitative study. BMC Medical Education, 24 (1) 874. doi: 10.1186/s12909-024-05756-w
2024
Journal Article
A novel drive-through approach to vaccination of children and young people with neurodevelopmental disability
Keen, Marlene, Wen, Sophie, Heussler, Helen, John, Tracey, Carolyn, Nasser and Doyle, Rebecca (2024). A novel drive-through approach to vaccination of children and young people with neurodevelopmental disability. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 60 (6), 164-167. doi: 10.1111/jpc.16591
2024
Journal Article
Association between challenging behaviour and sleep problems in adults enrolled in the Global Angelman Syndrome Registry
Coleman, Heather, Mannion, Arlene, Whelan, Sally, Tones, Megan, Heussler, Helen, Bellgard, Matthew and Leader, Geraldine (2024). Association between challenging behaviour and sleep problems in adults enrolled in the Global Angelman Syndrome Registry. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s10803-024-06367-6
2024
Journal Article
The effectiveness and tolerability of pharmacotherapy for psychosis in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: A systematic review
Tanham, Maya, Chen, Renee, Warren, Nicola, Heussler, Helen and Scott, James G. (2024). The effectiveness and tolerability of pharmacotherapy for psychosis in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: A systematic review. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 58 (5), 393-403. doi: 10.1177/00048674241233118
2024
Journal Article
Exploring the experience of service users following attendance at a student-led interprofessional neurodevelopmental clinic
Garavelis, Khari Nicola, Hayes, Nicole, Rose, Tanya A., Maloney, Maree, Liddle, Karen, Moritz, Karen, Gullo, Matthew, Gullo, Hannah L., McMah, Rebeccah, Heussler, Helen and Reid, Natasha (2024). Exploring the experience of service users following attendance at a student-led interprofessional neurodevelopmental clinic. Disability and Rehabilitation, 46 (7), 1298-1308. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2193430
2023
Journal Article
Longitudinal change in sleep, functional, and behavioural characteristics in a cohort of children with Down syndrome
Chawla, Jasneek K., Bernard, Anne, Staton, Sally, Burgess, Scott and Heussler, Helen (2023). Longitudinal change in sleep, functional, and behavioural characteristics in a cohort of children with Down syndrome. Journal of Sleep Research, 33 (4) e14093, 1-14. doi: 10.1111/jsr.14093
2023
Journal Article
Gaboxadol in angelman syndrome: A double-blind, parallel-group, randomized placebo-controlled phase 3 study
Keary, Christopher, Bird, Lynne M., de Wit, Marie-Claire, Hatti, Shivkumar, Heimer, Gali, Heussler, Helen, Kolevzon, Alexander, Mathews, Adera, Ochoa-Lubinoff, Cesar, Tan, Wen-Hann, Yan, Ying and Adams, Maxwell (2023). Gaboxadol in angelman syndrome: A double-blind, parallel-group, randomized placebo-controlled phase 3 study. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, 47, 6-12. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2023.07.008
2023
Journal Article
Understanding the perspective of youths on undergoing metabolic monitoring while on second-generation antipsychotics: challenges, insight, and implications
Aouira, Nisreen, Khan, Sohil, Heussler, Helen, Haywood, Alison, Karaksha, Abdullah and Bor, William (2023). Understanding the perspective of youths on undergoing metabolic monitoring while on second-generation antipsychotics: challenges, insight, and implications. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 33 (7), 279-286. doi: 10.1089/cap.2023.0016
2023
Journal Article
Interactions between the lipidome and genetic and environmental factors in autism
Yap, Chloe X., Henders, Anjali K., Alvares, Gail A., Giles, Corey, Huynh, Kevin, Nguyen, Anh, Wallace, Leanne, McLaren, Tiana, Yang, Yuanhao, Hernandez, Leanna M., Gandal, Michael J., Hansell, Narelle K., Cleary, Dominique, Grove, Rachel, Hafekost, Claire, Harun, Alexis, Holdsworth, Helen, Jellett, Rachel, Khan, Feroza, Lawson, Lauren P., Leslie, Jodie, Levis Frenk, Mira, Masi, Anne, Mathew, Nisha E., Muniandy, Melanie, Nothard, Michaela, Miller, Jessica L., Nunn, Lorelle, Strike, Lachlan T. ... The Busselton Health Study Investigators (2023). Interactions between the lipidome and genetic and environmental factors in autism. Nature Medicine, 29 (4), 936-949. doi: 10.1038/s41591-023-02271-1
2023
Journal Article
Impact of adenotonsillectomy on growth trajectories in preschool children with mild-moderate obstructive sleep apnea
Kevat, Ajay, Bernard, Anne, Harris, Margaret-Anne, Heussler, Helen, Black, Robert, Cheng, Alan, Waters, Karen and Chawla, Jasneek (2023). Impact of adenotonsillectomy on growth trajectories in preschool children with mild-moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 19 (1), 55-62. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.10266
2022
Journal Article
A randomized, controlled trial of ZYN002 cannabidiol transdermal gel in children and adolescents with fragile X syndrome (CONNECT-FX)
Berry-Kravis, Elizabeth, Hagerman, Randi, Budimirovic, Dejan, Erickson, Craig, Heussler, Helen, Tartaglia, Nicole, Cohen, Jonathan, Tassone, Flora, Dobbins, Thomas, Merikle, Elizabeth, Sebree, Terri, Tich, Nancy, Palumbo, Joseph M. and O’Quinn, Stephen (2022). A randomized, controlled trial of ZYN002 cannabidiol transdermal gel in children and adolescents with fragile X syndrome (CONNECT-FX). Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 14 (1) 56, 1-15. doi: 10.1186/s11689-022-09466-6
2022
Journal Article
Association between early and current gastro-intestinal symptoms and co-morbidities in children and adolescents with Angelman syndrome
Leader, G., Whelan, S., Chonaill, N. N., Coyne, R., Tones, M., Heussler, H., Bellgard, M. and Mannion, A. (2022). Association between early and current gastro-intestinal symptoms and co-morbidities in children and adolescents with Angelman syndrome. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 66 (11), 865-879. doi: 10.1111/jir.12975
2022
Journal Article
An overview of the adaptive behaviour profile in young children with Angelman syndrome: insights from the global Angelman syndrome registry
Roche, Laura, Tones, Megan, Cross, Meagan, Bellgard, Mathew and Heussler, Helen (2022). An overview of the adaptive behaviour profile in young children with Angelman syndrome: insights from the global Angelman syndrome registry. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 6 (4), 442-455. doi: 10.1007/s41252-022-00278-2
2022
Journal Article
Specialist care of children with complex needs: Insights from comparison of child development and child mental health clinics
Butler, Louise, Harris, Alison, Rapaic, Tijana, Heussler, Helen and Bor, William (2022). Specialist care of children with complex needs: Insights from comparison of child development and child mental health clinics. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 58 (11), 2058-2067. doi: 10.1111/jpc.16161
2022
Journal Article
Watch me grow integrated (WMG-I): protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial of a web-based surveillance approach for developmental screening in primary care settings
Eapen, Valsamma, Liaw, Siaw-Teng, Lingam, Raghu, Woolfenden, Susan, Jalaludin, Bin, Page, Andrew, Kohlhoff, Jane, Scott, James G., Lawson, K. D., Lam-Cassettari, Christa, Heussler, Helen, Descallar, Joseph, Karlov, Lisa, Ong, Natalie, Colditz, Paul B., Littlewood, Robyn, Murphy, Elisabeth, Deering, April, Short, Kate, Garg, Pankaj, Blight, Victoria, Rodgers, Kim, Chalmers, Lucille, Webb, Kerri-Lyn, Atkins, Heidi, Newcomb, Dana, Beswick, Rachael, Thomas, Clare, Marron, Catherine ... Pritchard, Margo (2022). Watch me grow integrated (WMG-I): protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial of a web-based surveillance approach for developmental screening in primary care settings. BMJ Open, 12 (8) e065823, 1-9. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-065823
2022
Journal Article
New approaches to the study of behavioural phenotypes
Nærland, T., Nag, H. E., Dønnum, M. S., Høyland, A. L. and Heussler, H. S. (2022). New approaches to the study of behavioural phenotypes. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 66 (8-9), 667-668. doi: 10.1111/jir.12961
2022
Journal Article
Clinical and behavioral attributes leading to sleep disorders in children on the autism spectrum
Masi, Anne, Moni, Mohammod Ali, Azim, Syeda Ishra, Choi, Byungkuk, Heussler, Helen, Lin, Ping-I, Diaz, Antonio Mendoza and Eapen, Valsamma (2022). Clinical and behavioral attributes leading to sleep disorders in children on the autism spectrum. Autism Research, 15 (7), 1274-1287. doi: 10.1002/aur.2745
2022
Journal Article
Practitioners' Perspective on Metabolic Monitoring of Second-Generation Antipsychotics: Existing Gaps in Knowledge, Barriers to Monitoring, and Strategies
Aouira, Nisreen, Khan, Sohil, Heussler, Helen, Haywood, Alison, Karaksha, Abdullah and Bor, William (2022). Practitioners' Perspective on Metabolic Monitoring of Second-Generation Antipsychotics: Existing Gaps in Knowledge, Barriers to Monitoring, and Strategies. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 32 (5), 296-303. doi: 10.1089/cap.2022.0021
2022
Journal Article
A multidisciplinary approach and consensus statement to establish standards of care for Angelman syndrome
Duis, Jessica, Nespeca, Mark, Summers, Jane, Bird, Lynne, Bindels-de Heus, Karen G.C.B., Valstar, M. J., de Wit, Marie-Claire Y., Navis, C., ten Hooven-Radstaake, Maartje, van Iperen-Kolk, Bianca M., Ernst, Susan, Dendrinos, Melina, Katz, Terry, Diaz-Medina, Gloria, Katyayan, Akshat, Nangia, Srishti, Thibert, Ronald, Glaze, Daniel, Keary, Christopher, Pelc, Karine, Simon, Nicole, Sadhwani, Anjali, Heussler, Helen, Wheeler, Anne, Woeber, Caroline, DeRamus, Margaret, Thomas, Amy, Kertcher, Emily, DeValk, Lauren ... Anderson, Anne (2022). A multidisciplinary approach and consensus statement to establish standards of care for Angelman syndrome. Molecular Genetics and Genomic Medicine, 10 (3) e1843, e1843. doi: 10.1002/mgg3.1843
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Honey Heussler is:
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The impact of Cannabidiol on symptom management for children and adolescents with autism Spectrum Disorder
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor James Scott
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Doctor Philosophy
The impact of Cannabidiol on symptom management for children and adolescents with autism Spectrum Disorder
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor James Scott
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Doctor Philosophy
Circadian rhythm function, sleep, body composition, and metabolic health in early survivors of childhood brain tumours
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dwan Vilcins
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving outcomes of care in an integrated model of care for complex patients within a paediatric hospital
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving outcomes of care in an integrated model of care for complex patients within a paediatric hospital
Principal Advisor
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Sleep in Children with Down syndrome: Improving Outcomes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sally Staton
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Genetic variants in Angelman syndrome and related disorders: relationship to phenotype and neuronal function
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Paul Dawson
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The Learning Implications for Children and Adolescents with Hypersomnolence
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Simon Smith
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Studies on Melatonin in Children with Sleep Disorders
Joint Principal Advisor
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