Associate Professor

Honey Heussler

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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

Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Health Sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Medical Science, The University of Queensland
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, University of Nottingham
  • Doctoral (Research) of Paediatrics, University of Nottingham

Research interests

  • Genetics and neuroimaging of ADHD

    Cognitive variation and comorbidities of children presenting with ADHD and genetic and neuroimaging of these children- multicentre study

  • Melatonin

    Current projects include Dose ranging and Pharmacokinetics studies.

Search Professor Honey Heussler’s works on UQ eSpace

175 works between 2000 and 2026
All (175) Journal Article (127) Other Outputs (2) Conference Publication (40) Book Chapter (6)

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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

Gaboxadol in angelman syndrome: A double-blind, parallel-group, randomized placebo-controlled phase 3 study

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

Understanding the perspective of youths on undergoing metabolic monitoring while on second-generation antipsychotics: challenges, insight, and implications

2023

Journal Article

Overview of the 25th SSBP International Research Symposium - A Virtual Conference

Heussler, H., Kleburg, J. L., de Vries, P. and Hageman, R. (2023). Overview of the 25th SSBP International Research Symposium - A Virtual Conference. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 67 (9), 805-806. doi: 10.1111/jir.13073

Overview of the 25th SSBP International Research Symposium - A Virtual Conference

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

Interactions between the lipidome and genetic and environmental factors in autism

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

Impact of adenotonsillectomy on growth trajectories in preschool children with mild-moderate obstructive sleep apnea

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

A randomized, controlled trial of ZYN002 cannabidiol transdermal gel in children and adolescents with fragile X syndrome (CONNECT-FX)

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

Association between early and current gastro-intestinal symptoms and co-morbidities in children and adolescents with Angelman syndrome

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

An overview of the adaptive behaviour profile in young children with Angelman syndrome: insights from the global Angelman syndrome registry

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

Specialist care of children with complex needs: Insights from comparison of child development and child mental health clinics

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

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

2022

Conference Publication

AN OPEN-LABEL, TOLERABILITY AND EFFICACY STUDY OF ZYN002 (CANNABIDIOL) Administered As A Transdermal Gel To Children And Adolescents With 22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (INSPIRE)

Heussler, H., Cohen, J., Buchanan, C., O'Neill, C., Sebree, T. and O'Quinn, S. (2022). AN OPEN-LABEL, TOLERABILITY AND EFFICACY STUDY OF ZYN002 (CANNABIDIOL) Administered As A Transdermal Gel To Children And Adolescents With 22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (INSPIRE). HOBOKEN: WILEY.

AN OPEN-LABEL, TOLERABILITY AND EFFICACY STUDY OF ZYN002 (CANNABIDIOL) Administered As A Transdermal Gel To Children And Adolescents With 22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (INSPIRE)

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

New approaches to the study of behavioural phenotypes

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

Clinical and behavioral attributes leading to sleep disorders in children on the autism spectrum

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

Practitioners' Perspective on Metabolic Monitoring of Second-Generation Antipsychotics: Existing Gaps in Knowledge, Barriers to Monitoring, and Strategies

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

A multidisciplinary approach and consensus statement to establish standards of care for Angelman syndrome

2022

Journal Article

Safety and target engagement of an oral small-molecule sequestrant in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: an open-label phase 1b/2a trial

Campbell, A. Stewart, Needham, Brittany D., Meyer, Christopher R., Tan, Joanna, Conrad, Mary, Preston, Gregory M., Bolognani, Federico, Rao, Srinivas G., Heussler, Helen, Griffith, Rebecca, Guastella, Adam J., Janes, Amy C., Frederick, Blaise, Donabedian, David H. and Mazmanian, Sarkis K. (2022). Safety and target engagement of an oral small-molecule sequestrant in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: an open-label phase 1b/2a trial. Nature Medicine, 28 (3), 528-+. doi: 10.1038/s41591-022-01683-9

Safety and target engagement of an oral small-molecule sequestrant in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: an open-label phase 1b/2a trial

2022

Journal Article

Cannabidiol and refractory epilepsy: parental and caregiver perspectives of participation in a compassionate access scheme

Harte, S., Singh, Y., Malone, S., Heussler, H. and Wallace, G. (2022). Cannabidiol and refractory epilepsy: parental and caregiver perspectives of participation in a compassionate access scheme. BMC Health Services Research, 22 (1) 173, 1-10. doi: 10.1186/s12913-022-07592-4

Cannabidiol and refractory epilepsy: parental and caregiver perspectives of participation in a compassionate access scheme

2021

Journal Article

A national harmonised data collection network for neurodevelopmental disorders: a transdiagnostic assessment protocol for neurodevelopment, mental health, functioning and well-being

Boulton, Kelsie A., Coghill, David, Silove, Natalie, Pellicano, Elizabeth, Whitehouse, Andrew J. O., Bellgrove, Mark A., Rinehart, Nicole J., Lah, Suncica, Redoblado-Hodge, Marie-Antoinette, Badawi, Nadia, Heussler, Helen, Rogerson, Nicole, Burns, Joshua, Farrar, Michelle A., Nanan, Ralph, Novak, Iona, Goldwater, Micah B., Munro, Natalie, Togher, Leanne, Nassar, Natasha, Quinn, Phillipa, Middeldorp, Christel M. and Guastella, Adam J. (2021). A national harmonised data collection network for neurodevelopmental disorders: a transdiagnostic assessment protocol for neurodevelopment, mental health, functioning and well-being. JCPP Advances, 1 (4) e12048, 1-16. doi: 10.1002/jcv2.12048

A national harmonised data collection network for neurodevelopmental disorders: a transdiagnostic assessment protocol for neurodevelopment, mental health, functioning and well-being

2021

Journal Article

Autism-related dietary preferences mediate autism-gut microbiome associations

Yap, Chloe X., Henders, Anjali K., Alvares, Gail A., Wood, David L.A., Krause, Lutz, Tyson, Gene W., Restuadi, Restuadi, Wallace, Leanne, McLaren, Tiana, Hansell, Narelle K., Cleary, Dominique, Grove, Rachel, Hafekost, Claire, Harun, Alexis, Holdsworth, Helen, Jellett, Rachel, Khan, Feroza, Lawson, Lauren P., Leslie, Jodie, Frenk, Mira Levis, Masi, Anne, Mathew, Nisha E., Muniandy, Melanie, Nothard, Michaela, Miller, Jessica L., Nunn, Lorelle, Holtmann, Gerald, Strike, Lachlan T., de Zubicaray, Greig I. ... Gratten, Jacob (2021). Autism-related dietary preferences mediate autism-gut microbiome associations. Cell, 184 (24), 5916-5931.e17. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2021.10.015

Autism-related dietary preferences mediate autism-gut microbiome associations

2021

Conference Publication

LONGER-TERM TOLERABILITY AND EFFICACY OF ZYN002 CANNABIDIOL TRANSDERMAL GEL IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: AN OPEN-LABEL PHASE 2 STUDY (BRIGHT [ZYN2-CL-030])

Palumbo, Joseph, Heussler, Helen, Duhig, Michael, Hurst, Terry, O'Neill, Carol and Sebree, Terri (2021). LONGER-TERM TOLERABILITY AND EFFICACY OF ZYN002 CANNABIDIOL TRANSDERMAL GEL IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: AN OPEN-LABEL PHASE 2 STUDY (BRIGHT [ZYN2-CL-030]). 68th Annual Meeting of the American-Academy-of-Child-and-Adolescent-Psychiatry (AACAP), Electr Network, Oct 18-30, 2021. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2021.09.419

LONGER-TERM TOLERABILITY AND EFFICACY OF ZYN002 CANNABIDIOL TRANSDERMAL GEL IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: AN OPEN-LABEL PHASE 2 STUDY (BRIGHT [ZYN2-CL-030])

Current funding

  • 2022 - 2027
    Expansion of FASD Diagnostic Services in Southern Queensland with Support for regional and remote settings
    Drug and Alcohol Program
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2019 - 2022
    ENACT101: A pre-emptive intervention for infants at familial risk of Autism
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Equipment for naturalistic sleep-wake, circadian rhythm, and stress measurement
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018
    KidSTIM: A non-invasive neuromodulation laboratory to simultaneously improve insight and treatment of brain disorders for children in Queensland
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Shearwave elastography to quantify impact of age, development and pathology on the neuromuscular system
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Impact of a sleep intervention in ADHD: translational randomised trial (NHMRC Project Grant administered by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute)
    Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2017
    Does Adenotonsillectomy improve neurocognition in pre-school children with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)? (NHMRC Project Grant administered by the University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2018
    Melatonin for initial insomnia in stimulant-treated pediatric ADHD
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    Imaging genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Honey Heussler is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The impact of Cannabidiol on symptom management for children and adolescents with autism Spectrum Disorder

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor James Scott

  • 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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