Publicerad forskning
Johnels, L., von Hofsten, E., Brigg, G., Åsberg Johnels, J. & Wandin, H. (2026). Sensory theatre in a classroom setting with a student with Angelman syndrome: the ‘Under the Stars’ example, Research in Drama Education: The Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13569783.2026.2641439
Johnels, L., Wandin, H., Dada, S., & Wilder, J. (2024). The effect of MultiSensory Music Drama on the interactive engagement of students with severe/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 52(1), 150-165. https://doi.org/10.1111/bld.12559
Starbrink, M., Eikeseth, S., Eldevik, S., & Edervall, J. (2024). Experimental assessment of seizure-like behaviors in a girl with Rett syndrome. Epilepsy & Behavior Reports, 26, 100666. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebr.2024.100666
Johnels, L., Wilder, J. & Vehmas, S. (2024). MultiSensory Music Drama with a student with severe/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: A case study of teacher–researcher co- production. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 00, 1–12. http://doi.org/10.1111/1471-3802.12649
Dolik-Michno, M., Johnels L., Starbrink, M., Wandin, H., Svedberg, L. (2023). Interventions in Mowat Wilson Syndrome: A Scoping Review. International Journal of Rare Diseases & Disorders 6:056. https://doi.org/10.23937/2643-4571/1710056
Johnels, L., Vehmas, S., & Wilder, J. (2023). Musical interaction with children and young people with severe or profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: a scoping review. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 69(4), 487-504.
Wandin, H., Tegler, H., Svedberg, L. & Johnels, L. A Scoping Review of Aided AAC Modeling for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Emergent Communication. Current Developmental Disorders Reports, 10, 123–131 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-023-00275-7
Johnels, L. (2022). Multisensoriskt musikdrama‐Ett pedagogiskt arbetssätt för personer med flerfunktionsnedsättning. Socialmedicinsk Tidskrift, (5–6), 733–743. https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A1729296&dswid=-6030
Wandin, H., Lindberg, P., & Sonnander, K. (2022-September-29). A trained communication partner’s use of responsive strategies in aided communication with three adults with Rett syndrome: A case report. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.989319
Wandin, H., Lindberg, P., & Sonnander, K. (2021). Aided language modelling, responsive communication, and eye-gaze technology as communication intervention for adults with Rett syndrome: Three experimental single case studies. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 18:7, 1011-1025, DOI: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17483107.2021.1967469
Wandin, H., Lindberg, P., & Sonnander, K. (2020). Development of a tool to assess visual attention in Rett syndrome: a pilot study. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 36(2), 118-127, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07434618.2020.1798507
Svedberg, L., Herngren, B., & Michno, P. (2019). How reconstructive surgery combined with physiotherapy for a painful nontraumatic patellar dislocation enabled a woman with Rett syndrome to become pain free and remain physically active: A case report. Clinical case reports, 7(3), 542. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.2013
Sernheim, Å-S., Hemmingsson, H., Lidström, H., Witt Engerström, I., Liedberg, G. M. (2019): Rett syndrome: Teenagers´and young adults’ activities, usage of time and responses during an ordinary week – a diary study. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/11038128.2018.1545046
Larsson, G., Julu, P. O., Engerström, I. W., Sandlund, M., & Lindström, B. (2018). Walking on treadmill with Rett syndrome—Effects on the autonomic nervous system. Research in developmental disabilities, 83, 99-107. doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2018.08.010
Hemmingsson, H., Ahlsten, G., Wandin, H., Rytterström, P., & Borgestig, M. (2018). Eye-Gaze Control Technology as Early Intervention for a Non-Verbal Young Child with High Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report. Technologies, 6(1), 12. https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/6/1/12
Sernheim, Å-S., Hemmingsson, H., Witt Engerström, I., Liedberg, G. (2016): Activities that girls and women with Rett syndrome liked or did not like to do. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, https://doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2016.1250812
Halbach, N., Smeets, E. E., Julu, P., Witt‐Engerström, I., Pini, G., Bigoni, S., . . . van Roozendaal, K. (2016). Neurophysiology versus clinical genetics in Rett syndrome: A multicenter study. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 170(9), 2301-2309. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajmg.a.37812/full
Wandin, H., Lindberg, P., Sonnander, K. (2015): Communication intervention in Rett syndrome: A survey of speech language pathologists in Swedish health services. Disability & Rehabilitation 37:15, 1324-1333 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/09638288.2014.962109#.Vg50geztmko
Wandin, H., Lindberg, P., Sonnander, K. (2015:) Habiliteringslogopeden i fokus: Beskrivning av kårens sammansättning och arbetsmässiga förutsättningar – resultat av en enkätstudie. Logopeden 3, 18-21
Bergström-Isacsson, M., Lagerkvist, B., Holck, U. & Gold, C. (2014): Neurophysiological responses to music and vibroacoustic stimuli in Rett syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities 35 (6), pp. 1281-1291. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2014.03.002
Peter O.O. Julu, Ingegerd Witt Engerstrom, Stig Hansen, Flora Apartopoulos, Bengt Engerstrom, The ESSRA group.(2013): Treating hypoxia in a feeble breather with Rett syndrome. Brain & Development 35; 270–273. http://www.brainanddevelopment.com/article/S0387-7604(12)00111-8/abstract
Larsson, G., Julu, P.O.O., Witt Engerström, I., Sandlund, M., Lindström. B. (2013). Normal reactions to orthostatic stress in Rett syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities 34, pp. 1897–190 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2013.02.027
Bergström-Isacsson, M., Lagerkvist, B., Holck, U. & Gold, C. (2013): How facial expressions in a Rett syndrome population are recognised and interpreted by those around them as conveying emotions. Research in Developmental Disabilities 34 pp. 788-794. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2012.10.011
Qvarfordt, I., Witt Engerström, I., & Eliasson, A. C. (2009). Guided eating or feeding: three girls with Rett syndrome. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 16(1), 33-39.
Julu, P. O. O., Witt Engerström, I., Hansen, S., Apartopoulos, F., Engerström, B., Pini, G., . . . Smeets, E. E. J. (2008). Cardiorespiratory challenges in Rett’s syndrome. The Lancet, 371, 1981-1983.
Bergström-Isacsson, M., Julu, P. O. O., & Witt Engerström, I. (2007). Autonomic responses to music and vibroacoustic therapy in Rett syndrome: A controlled within-subject study. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 16(1), 42-59.
Lavås, J., Slotte, A., Jochym-Nygren, M., van Doorn, J., & Witt Engerström, I. (2006). Communication and eating proficiency in 125 females with Rett syndrome: The Swedish Rett Center Survey. Disability and Rehabilitation, 28(20), 1267-1279.
Smeets, E. E., Julu, P., van Waardenburg, D., Witt Engerström, I., Hansen, S., Apartopoulos, F., . . . Schrander-Stumpel, C. T. (2006). Management of a severe forceful breather with Rett syndrome using carbogen. Brain and Development, 28(10), 625-632.
Nomura, Y., Kerr, A., and Witt Engerström, I. Rett Syndrome; early behavior and possibilities for intervention. Proceedings of the 2nd International Scientific Research Workshop – from Basic Neuroscience to Habilitation and Treatment. Infant Behaviour. Brain and Development, 27 suppl 1.
Julu, P. O. O, & Witt Engerström, I. (2005). Assessment of the maturity-related brainstem functions reveals the heterogeneous phenotypes and facilitates clinical management of Rett syndrome. Brain and Development, 27 suppl 1, 43-53.
Larsson, G., Lindström, B., & Witt Engerström, I. (2005). Rett syndrome from a family perspective: The Swedish Rett Center survey. Brain and Development, 27 suppl 1, 14-19.
Nomura, Y., Kerr, A., & Witt Engerström, I. (2005). Preface. In Rett Syndrome; early behavior and possibilities for intervention. Research conference at Rett Center, Frösön 2003, Nomura, Y., Kerr, A., and Witt Engerström, I (Eds) Brain and Development, 27 suppl 1, 1.
Leonard, H., Weaving, L., Eastaugh, P., Smith, L., Delatycki, M., Witt Engerström, I., & Christodoulou, J. (2004). Trisomy 21 and Rett syndrome: a double burden. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 40(7), 406-409.
Hagberg, B., Erlandsson, A., Kyllerman, M., & Larsson, G. (2003). Odd MECP2-mutated Rett variant – long-term-follow-up profile to age 25. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, 7(6), 417-421.
Engerström, L., Witt Engerström, I., Julu, P. O. O., Apartopoulos, F., & Hansen, S. (2001). Cardiovascular response to Valsalva’s manoeuvre (VM) in conscious girls with Rett syndrome (RS). Journal of Physiology, 536, 149-150.
Hagberg, G., Stenbom, Y., & Witt Engerström, I. (2001). Head growth in Rett syndrome. Brain and Development, 23 suppl 1, 227-229.
Julu, P. O. O., Kerr, A. M., Apartopoulos, F., Al-Rawas, S., Witt Engerström, I., Engerström, L., . . . Hansen, S. (2001). Characterisation of breathing and associated central autonomic dysfunction in the Rett disorder. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 85(1), 29-37.
Julu, P. O. O., Olivecrona, M., Hansen, S., Apartopoulos, F., & Witt Engerström, I. (2001). Brainstem plasticity during electrical stimulation of left vagal nerve trunk in fully conscious human subjects. Journal of Physiology, 85, 29-37.
Julu, P. O. O., Hansen, S., Apartopoulos, F., Olivecrona, M., & Witt Engerström, I. (2001). Effects of electrical stimulation of left vagal nerve trunk on cardiac vagal tone in fully conscious human subjects. Journal of Physiology, 223-224.
Julu, P. O. O., Olivecrona, M., Hansen, S., Apartopoulos, F., & Witt Engerström, I. (2001). Effects of electrical stimulation of vagal nerve trunk on breathing movements in fully conscious human subjects. Journal of Physiology.
Kerr, A. M., Nomura, Y., Armstrong, D., Anvret, M., Belichenko, P. V., Budden, S., Witt Engerström. I., Segawa, M. (2001). Guidelines for reporting clinical features in cases with MECP2 mutations. Brain and Development, 23(4), 208-211.
Larsson, G., & Witt Engerström, I. (2001). Gross motor ability in Rett syndrome–the power of expectation, motivation and planning. Brain and Development, 23 suppl 1, 77-81.
Leonard, H., Silberstein, J., Falk, R., Houwink-Manville, I., Ellaway, C., Raffaele, L., Witt Engerström, I., Schanen, C. (2001). Occurrence of Rett syndrome in boys. Journal of Child Neurology, 16(5), 333-338.
Merker, B., Bergström-Isacsson, M., & Witt Engerström, I. (2001). Music and the Rett disorder: The Swedish Rett Center survey. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 10(1), 42-53.
Hagberg, G., Stenbom, Y., & Witt Engerström, I. (2000). Head growth in Rett syndrome. Acta Paediatrica, 89(2), 198-202.
Kerr, A. M., & Julu, P. O. O. (1999). Recent insights into hyperventilation from the study of Rett syndrome. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 80(4), 384-387.
Julu, P. O. O., Kerr, A., Hansen, S., Apartopoulos, F., & Jamal, G. A. (1998). Cardio-respiratory instability in Rett syndrome suggests medullary serotononergic dysfunction. In Witt Engerström, I and Kerr, A.M. meeting report. Workshop on autonomic function. Swedish Rett Centre, Froson, Sweden. May 1998. Brain and Development, 20, 323-326.
Kerr, M. A., Julu, P. O. O., Hansen, S., Apartopoulos, F. (1998). Results from the Rett autonomic assessments during the workshop. In Witt Engerström, I and Kerr, A.M. meeting report. Workshop on autonomic function. Swedish Rett Centre, Froson, Sweden. May 1998. Brain and Development, 20, 323-326.
Witt Engerström, I., (1998). The Swedish Rett Center. In Witt Engerström, I and Kerr, A.M. meeting report. Workshop on autonomic function. Swedish Rett Centre, Froson, Sweden. May 1998. Brain and Development, 20, 323-326.
M. A., Julu, P. O. O., Hansen, S., Apartopoulos, F. (1998). Results from the Rett autonomic assessments during the workshop. In Witt Engerström, I and Kerr, A.M. meeting report. Workshop on autonomic function. Swedish Rett Centre, Froson, Sweden. May 1998. Brain and Development, 20, 323-326.
Witt Engerström, I., (1998). The Swedish Rett Center. In Witt Engerström, I and Kerr, A.M. meeting report. Workshop on autonomic function. Swedish Rett Centre, Froson, Sweden. May 1998. Brain and Development, 20, 323-326.
Witt Engerström, I., & Kerr, A. M. (1998). Workshop on Autonomic Function in Rett Syndrome. Swedish Rett Center Frösön, Sweden, May 1998. Brain and Development, 20(5), 323-326.
Johnels, L. & Wilder, J. (2025). Samspel och pedagogiska strategier för elever med flerfunktionsnedsättning: Från teori till praktik. I M. W. Allodi & H. Selenius (Red.), Specialpedagogisk forskning och tidiga insatser (s. 393–411). Stockholm UniversityPress. https://doi.org/10.16993/bct.s. Licens: CC BY 4.0
Johnels, L. (2024). Musical Interaction with Students with Severe/Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (Doctoral dissertation, Department of Special Education, Stockholm University).
Wandin, H. (2021). Communication Assessment in Rett Syndrome from an ICF perspective – Tools for Assessing Participation and Environmental and Personal factors. I Stasolla, F. (Ed). Rett Syndrome (RTT): From Diagnosis to Treatment (55-67). Nova Science Publishers
Svedberg, L., Sernheim, Å-S., Wandin, H. (2021). Specialist Investigation of Motor Function and Communicative Ability in Rett syndrome – Using Engagement and Active Participation. I Stasolla, F. (Ed). Rett Syndrome (RTT): From Diagnosis to Treatment (27-39). Nova Science Publishers
Sernheim, Å-S. (2021). Significance of Doing: Activities and Rett syndrome. I Stasolla, F. (Ed). Rett Syndrome (RTT): From Diagnosis to Treatment (41-53). Nova Science Publishers
Wandin, H. (2020). Symbol-based communication intervention for individuals with Rett syndrome: Current practices, assessment of visual attention, and communication partner strategies, Doctoral dissertation, Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis
Klang, N., Wandin, H., Wilder, J., Göthberg, E. & Sild, M. (2019). Barn med flerfunktionsnedsättning – samspel och social inkludering: Rapport från ett samverkansprojekt. FoSam Rapport – Forum för samverkan, Uppsala universitet; 2019:2
Sernheim, Å-S. (2018). Time for activities for girls and women with Rett syndrome. Licentiate dissertation. Linköping University, Linköping. doi.org/10.3384/lic.diva-149823
Bergström-Isacsson, M. (2018). Music therapy: meeting physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs
Sernheim, Å-S. (2018) Occupational therapy for hands: facilitating adults’ daily living activities. Rett Resource – Rett Syndrome Europe
Svedberg, L. (2018) Physiotherapy: developing and improving motor functions. Rett Resource – Rett Syndrome Europe
Svedberg, L. (2018) Hippotherapy: developing motor and communication skills. Rett Resource – Rett Syndrome Europe
Wandin, H. (2017). Gaze-Based Assistive Technology – Usefulness in Clinical Assessments. In P. Cudd & L. de Witte (Red.), Harnessing the Power of Technology to Improve Lives, Studies in Health Technology and Informatics (Vol. 242, pp. 1113 – 1118): IOS Press. doi:10.3233/978-1-61499-798-6-1113
Bergström-Isacsson, M. (2017). Musikterapeutens roll och funktion inom svensk specialistsjukvård – en transdisciplinär arbetsmodell. I A. Sandell, I. Hammarlund, A-K. Kuuse & L. Johnels (Red.) Möten Musik Mångfald: Perspektiv på musikterapi. (s. 129-140). Göteborg: Förbundet för musikterapi i Sverige (FMS).
Bergström-Isacsson, M. (2017). Musik och vibroakustisk stimulering av personer med Rett Syndrom – en neurofysiologisk studie. I A. Sandell, I. Hammarlund, A-K. Kuuse & L. Johnels (Ed.) Möten Musik Mångfald: Perspektiv på musikterapi. (s. 303-316). Göteborg: Förbundet för musikterapi i Sverige (FMS).
Larsson, G. (2013). Rett syndrome, motor development, mobility and orthostatic reactions Loss of function, difficulties and possibilities. Doctoral thesis. Umeå University, Umeå.
Wandin, H. (2012). Språk hos barn med funktionsnedsättning. I B. Lagerkvist & C. Lindgren (Red.) Barn med funktionsnedsätting. (s. 277-285). Lund: Studentlitteratur.
Wandin, H. (2012). Alternativ kommunikation och ätsvårigheter. I B. Lagerkvist & C. Lindgren (Red.) Barn med funktionsnedsätting. (s. 297-311). Lund: Studentlitteratur.
Bergström-Isacsson, M. (2012). Musikterapi inom habiliteringsverksamhet. I B. Lagerkvist & C. Lindgren (Red.) Barn med funktionsnedsätting. (s. 313-317). Lund: Studentlitteratur.
Bergström-Isacsson, M. (2011). Music and Vibroacoustic Stimulation in People with Rett Syndrome–A Neurophysiological Study. Doctoral thesis. Aalborg University Denmark. Svensk Sammanfattning, English Summary.
Wandin, H. (2010). KomRett – Utvärdering av en kommunikationskurs för närstående till personer med Rett syndrom. Magisteruppsats. Uppsala universitet, Uppsala.
Bergström-Isacsson, M. (2008). Advantages and Disadvantages of doing a research study using quantitative methods. Nordic Journal of Music therapy forum Retrieved February 5, from http://www.njmt.no/forum014_01.html
Witt Engerström, I. (2009). Cardiorespiratoriska störningar vid Rett syndrom – en utmaning för Hälso- och sjukvården: Frösödeklarationen. Svensk översättning av förarbete till Julu, P et al (2008).
Larsson, G. (2008). Motor function over time in Rett syndrome – loss, difficulties and possibilities. Licentiate thesis. Umeå University, Umeå.
Bergström-Isacsson, M. (2007). Brainstem responses to music and vibroacoustic stimulation: an ongoing study, from www.soundeffects.wlu.ca
Bergström-Isacsson, M. (2007). Brainstem responses to music and vibroacoustic stimulation: an ongoing study. The Lurie Centre for Music Therapy Research.Newsletter. Vol. 4.
Jochym-Nygren, M. (2006). Hur påverkas oralmotoriken hos personer med Rett syndrom av guidning i matsituationen: Att äta eller matas. Magisteruppsats. Göteborgs Universitet, Göteborg.
Bergström-Isacsson, M. (2005). Musik och vibroakustik vid Rett syndrom. Magisteruppsats i musikpedagogik, Kungliga Musikhögskolan i Stockholm.
Witt Engerström, I., Larsson, G., Bergström-Isacsson, M., Wesslund, B., Qvarfordt, I., & Jochym-Nygren, M. (2005). Rett Syndrom – Hur kan det se ut och vad kan man göra? Östersund: Svenskt Rett Center.
Larsson, G. (2003). General development in females with Rett syndrome, focusing on abilities, deformities and management: The Swedish Rett Center Survey. Master, Umeå Universitet, Umeå.
Bergström-Isacsson, M. (2001). Musik och Rett syndrom – en musikterapeutisk tolkning. C-uppsats. Kungliga Musikhögskolan, Stockholm.
Julu, P. O. O. (2001). The central autonomic disturbance in Rett syndrome. In A. Kerr & I. Witt Engerström (Eds.), Rett disorder and the developing brain (pp. 131-181). New York: Oxford University Press.
Kerr, A., & Witt Engerström, I. (2001). The clinical background to the Rett disorder. In A. Kerr & I. Witt Engerström (Eds.), Rett disorder and the developing Brain (pp. 1-26). New York: Oxford University Press.
Kerr, A., & Witt Engerström, I. (2001). The developmental perspective of the Rett Disorder: where next? In A. Kerr & I. Witt Engerström (Eds.), Rett disorder and the developing brain (pp. 349-359). New York: Oxford University Press.
Kerr, A., & Witt Engerström, I. (2001). Rett disorder and the developing brain. New York: Oxford University Press. (Lärobok)
Witt Engerström, I. (1996 och 1998). Rett syndrom – en översikt. Föreningen Autism. ISBN 91-630-6605-X.
Witt Engerström, I. (1996). Rett syndrom och Rett Center. Barnbladet.
Wandin, H., (2018). AKK i Shenzhen-speed. Logopeden, 3, p. 20-21.
Wandin, H., Claesson, B., & Carlstrand, A. (2012). De måste få vara med i pratet: Nätverket runt personer med Retts syndrom. Logopednytt, 2, 12-14.
Lagerkvist, B., & Bergström-Isacsson, M. (2009). Oliver Sacks. Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain. Acta Paediatrica, 2010(99), 318. (Bokrecension)
Lagerkvist, B., & Bergström-Isacsson, M. (2009, 20 okt 2009). Musik som medikament och profylax. Läkartidningen, 106. (Bokrecension)
Bergström-Isacsson, M., & Larsson, G. (2008). Musorik (DVD och Bok): Rett Center.
Bergström-Isacsson, M. (2007). Boganmeldelse – Psyke & Logos: Musik og psykologi. Dansk Musikterapi, Årgång 4 (Nr 2). (Bokrecension)