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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2021
Conference Publication
N-of-1 Trials of Melatonin For Insomnia In Stimulant-Treated Children With ADHD (Poster and Abstract)
Ong, J., Nikles, J., Senior, H., Mitchell, G., Heussler, H. and McGree, J. (2021). N-of-1 Trials of Melatonin For Insomnia In Stimulant-Treated Children With ADHD (Poster and Abstract). UQ Medical Student research conference & showcase, Brisbane, QLD Australia, October 2021.
2021
Journal Article
Sleep and behavior 24 months after early tonsillectomy for mild OSA: an RCT
Waters, Karen A., Chawla, Jasneek, Harris, Margaret-Anne, Heussler, Helen, Cheng, Alan T. and Black, Robert J. (2021). Sleep and behavior 24 months after early tonsillectomy for mild OSA: an RCT. Pediatrics, 148 (2) 038588, e2020038588. doi: 10.1542/peds.2020-038588
2021
Journal Article
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in autism spectrum disorder: protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled clinical trial
Enticott, Peter G, Barlow, Karen, Guastella, Adam J, Licari, Melissa K, Rogasch, Nigel C, Middeldorp, Christel M, Clark, Scott R, Vallence, Ann-Maree, Boulton, Kelsie A, Hickie, Ian B, Whitehouse, Andrew J O, Galletly, Cherrie, Alvares, Gail A, Fujiyama, Hakuei, Heussler, Helen, Craig, Jeffrey M, Kirkovski, Melissa, Mills, Natalie T, Rinehart, Nicole J, Donaldson, Peter H, Ford, Talitha C, Caeyenberghs, Karen, Albein-Urios, Natalia, Bekkali, Soukayna and Fitzgerald, Paul B (2021). Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in autism spectrum disorder: protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled clinical trial. BMJ Open, 11 (7) e046830, 1-9. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046830
2021
Journal Article
Caregivers report on the pathway to a formal diagnosis of Angelman Syndrome: a comparison across genetic eetiologies within the Global Angelman Syndrome Registry
Roche, Laura, Tones, Megan, Williams, Mark G., Cross, Meagan, Simons, Chloe and Heussler, Helen (2021). Caregivers report on the pathway to a formal diagnosis of Angelman Syndrome: a comparison across genetic eetiologies within the Global Angelman Syndrome Registry. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 5 (2), 193-203. doi: 10.1007/s41252-021-00195-w
2021
Journal Article
Cannabidiol and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children
Kwan Cheung, Keith A., Mitchell, Murray D. and Heussler, Helen S. (2021). Cannabidiol and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12 643442, 1-14. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.643442
2021
Journal Article
Emerging Therapies and challenges for individuals with Angelman syndrome
Heussler, Helen S. (2021). Emerging Therapies and challenges for individuals with Angelman syndrome. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 34 (2), 123-128. doi: 10.1097/YCO.0000000000000674
2021
Journal Article
Loss of nuclear UBE3A activity is the predominant cause of Angelman syndrome in individuals carrying UBE3A missense mutations
Bossuyt, Stijn N. V., Punt, A Mattijs, de Graaf, Ilona J., van den Burg, Janny, Williams, Mark G., Heussler, Helen, Elgersma, Ype and Distel, Ben (2021). Loss of nuclear UBE3A activity is the predominant cause of Angelman syndrome in individuals carrying UBE3A missense mutations. Human Molecular Genetics, 30 (6), 430-442. doi: 10.1093/hmg/ddab050
2021
Journal Article
Analysis of common genetic variation and rare CNVs in the Australian Autism Biobank
Yap, Chloe X., Alvares, Gail A., Henders, Anjali K., Lin, Tian, Wallace, Leanne, Farrelly, Alaina, McLaren, Tiana, Berry, Jolene, Vinkhuyzen, Anna A. E., Trzaskowski, Maciej, Zeng, Jian, Yang, Yuanhao, Cleary, Dominique, Grove, Rachel, Hafekost, Claire, Harun, Alexis, Holdsworth, Helen, Jellett, Rachel, Khan, Feroza, Lawson, Lauren, Leslie, Jodie, Levis Frenk, Mira, Masi, Anne, Mathew, Nisha E., Muniandy, Melanie, Nothard, Michaela, Visscher, Peter M., Dawson, Paul A., Dissanayake, Cheryl ... Gratten, Jacob (2021). Analysis of common genetic variation and rare CNVs in the Australian Autism Biobank. Molecular Autism, 12 (1) 12, 12. doi: 10.1186/s13229-020-00407-5
2021
Journal Article
Sleep problems in Australian children with Down syndrome: the need for greater awareness
Chawla, Jasneek K., Howard, Aidan, Burgess, Scott and Heussler, Helen (2021). Sleep problems in Australian children with Down syndrome: the need for greater awareness. Sleep Medicine, 78, 81-87. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2020.12.022
2021
Journal Article
Cognitive parameters in children with mild obstructive sleep disordered breathing
Chawla, Jasneek, Harris, Margaret-Anne, Black, Robert, Leclerc, Marie-Josee, Burns, Hannah, Waters, Karen A., Bernard, Anne, Lushington, Kurt and Heussler, Helen (2021). Cognitive parameters in children with mild obstructive sleep disordered breathing. Sleep and Breathing, 25 (3), 1625-1634. doi: 10.1007/s11325-020-02264-1
2020
Conference Publication
Comparison of parental expectations and clinical cut-off for improvement in sleep onset latency in children with ADHD on stimulants
Heussler, H., Ong, J., Price, A., McGree, J., Mitchell, G., Senior, H. and Nikles, J. (2020). Comparison of parental expectations and clinical cut-off for improvement in sleep onset latency in children with ADHD on stimulants. Herston Health Precinct Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, December 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Melatonin for insomnia in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on stimulants
Nikles, J., Mitchell, G., Heussler, H., Price, A., McGree, J. and Ong, J. (2020). Melatonin for insomnia in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on stimulants. Herston Health Precinct Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, December 2020.
2020
Journal Article
The impact of sleep problems on functional and cognitive outcomes in children with Down syndrome: a review of the literature
Chawla, Jasneek K., Burgess, Scott and Heussler, Helen (2020). The impact of sleep problems on functional and cognitive outcomes in children with Down syndrome: a review of the literature. The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 16 (10), 1785-1795. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.8630
2020
Conference Publication
N-Of-1 trials of melatonin for insomnia in stimulant-treated children with ADHD
Ong, J., Nikles, J., Senior, H., Mitchell, G., Heussler, H. and McGree, J. (2020). N-Of-1 trials of melatonin for insomnia in stimulant-treated children with ADHD. UQ Medical Student research conference and showcase, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, October 2020.
2020
Journal Article
ENACT (ENvironmental enrichment for infants; parenting with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): a randomised controlled trial of an innovative intervention for infants at risk of autism spectrum disorder
Whittingham, Koa, McGlade, Andrea, Kulasinghe, Kavindri, Mitchell, Amy E., Heussler, Honey and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2020). ENACT (ENvironmental enrichment for infants; parenting with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): a randomised controlled trial of an innovative intervention for infants at risk of autism spectrum disorder. BMJ Open, 10 (8) e034315, 1-10. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034315
2020
Journal Article
Congenital heart disease long-term improvement in functional health (CHD LIFE): a partnership program to improve the long-term functional health of children with congenital heart disease in Queensland
Eagleson, Karen, Campbell, Miranda, McAlinden, Bronagh, Heussler, Helen, Pagel, Susan, Webb, Kerri-Lyn, Stocker, Christian, Alphonso, Nelson and Justo, Robert (2020). Congenital heart disease long-term improvement in functional health (CHD LIFE): a partnership program to improve the long-term functional health of children with congenital heart disease in Queensland. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 56 (7) jpc.14935, 1003-1009. doi: 10.1111/jpc.14935
2020
Journal Article
Whole genome investigation of an atypical autism case identifies a novel ANOS1 mutation with subsequent diagnosis of Kallmann syndrome
Dawson, Paul A., Lee, Soohyun, Ewing, Adam D., Prins, Johannes B. and Heussler, Helen S. (2020). Whole genome investigation of an atypical autism case identifies a novel ANOS1 mutation with subsequent diagnosis of Kallmann syndrome. Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports, 23 100593, 100593. doi: 10.1016/j.ymgmr.2020.100593
2020
Journal Article
Parent perceptions, beliefs, and fears around genetic treatments and cures for children with Angelman syndrome
Adams, Dawn, Roche, Laura and Heussler, Helen (2020). Parent perceptions, beliefs, and fears around genetic treatments and cures for children with Angelman syndrome. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 182 (7) ajmg.a.61631, 1716-1724. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.61631
2020
Journal Article
A systematic review of the effectiveness of sleep hygiene in children with ADHD
Nikles, Jane, Mitchell, Geoffrey Keith, de Miranda Araújo, Rossiniê, Harris, Thomas, Heussler, Helen S., Punja, Salima, Vohra, Sunita and Senior, Hugh Edgar John (2020). A systematic review of the effectiveness of sleep hygiene in children with ADHD. Psychology, Health and Medicine, 25 (4), 497-518. doi: 10.1080/13548506.2020.1732431
2020
Journal Article
Protocol for a longitudinal study of melatonin therapy and cost effectiveness analysis in stimulant-treated children with ADHD and insomnia: an N-of-1 trial
Edelson, Jaclyn, Byrnes, Josh, Mitchell, Geoffrey, Heussler, Helen, Melaku, Megdelawit and Nikles, Jane (2020). Protocol for a longitudinal study of melatonin therapy and cost effectiveness analysis in stimulant-treated children with ADHD and insomnia: an N-of-1 trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 17 100530, 100530. doi: 10.1016/j.conctc.2020.100530
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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
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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