Rett Syndrome
What is Rett syndrome?
Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disorder, which almost exclusively affects girls. Rett syndrome is a neurological syndrome, which contributes to severe mental and physiological health problems. The syndrome is named after the doctor who first identified it as a unique condition in 1966, Dr Andreas Rett. In almost all cases, the syndrome does not take effect until the child reaches around one year of age; after this period of time, symptoms become increasingly severe and development is slowed considerably.
Rett Syndrome
- Rett Syndrome
- What causes Rett syndrome?
- Diagnosing Rett syndrome
- What are the symptoms of Rett syndrome?
- What are the effects of Rett syndrome?
- How is Rett syndrome treated?
- What is the outlook for people with Rett syndrome?
- Help for patients and carers
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