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Live With Rett Syndrome


Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is classified as a pervasive developmental disorder by the DSM-IV. Many argue that this is a misclassification just as it would be to include such disorders as fragile X syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, or Down syndrome where one can see autistic features. The symptoms of this disorder are most easily confused with those of Angelman syndrome and autism. The clinical features include a deceleration of the rate of head growth (including microcephaly in some) and small hands and feet. Stereotypic, repetitive hand movements such as mouthing or wringing are also noted. Symptoms of the disorder include cognitive impairment and problems with socialization, the latter during the regression period. Socialization typically improves by the time they enter school. Girls with Rett syndrome are very prone to gastrointestinal disorders and up to 80% have seizures. They typically have no verbal skills, and about 50% of females are not ambulatory. Scoliosis, growth failure, and constipation are very common and can be problematic.

Channel: People & Blogs
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: SzChristie

Length: 03:23
Rating: 5.00
Views: 17343

Tags: Autism  Disease  Rett  Syndrome  

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annodog (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
One fine day, children will not have to suffer like this. Until then, lets pray for these children and their families.
brightsirius (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
The rett syndrome appears on only girls .
NicolaMonk (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
The reversal was done with mice.
ABAisSCIENCE (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Someone please type in the doctor's name who did the reversal and the title of the research article published.
ABAisSCIENCE (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
ABA may be good for autism, but in the case of Retts disorder it was not as successful an intervention (Smith, T., Klevstrand, M., & Lovaas, O. I., 1995).Still if reversal of features helps with learning it pays to keep in mind that science on how people learn is still true.ABAisSCIENCEABA just needs some help for learning to take place with this one.
pixie1310 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
That little girl, Jill, is SO CUTE!!
jonasluvr4evr (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
My little sister also has Rett Syndrome.I hope everyday for a cure.
Doinkblink (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
We did NOT know what Holly had for a very long time, the ducktor's just said, "we don't know what she has"? I found out about RS when I saw Julia Roberts neice on a TV movie, I think it was called Silent Angels on the Health channel. That was when Holly was like 25. She has classic symtums, so I could recognise it like in the movie. Her neuro-doc was in denial and ignorant. Now he says she has "apparent" RS, duh, her 'parent' told him about it, if he'd only do some research? awareness
Doinkblink (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Holly is 32 now. I lost count of the seziures, the long hours at hospitals, the meds, the tears anbd fears, all those years of trauma she survived through. As I type this, she is nearby moaning to me, telling daddy something? She laffs, she cries, but her big eye smile melts us like hot wax. I just want to say that Terri Shiavo's ex husband was a total jerk! He was brain DEAD! They should have starved him instead. She was an angel too. God help us all! And God bless our lovely angels!
N0ahfrank (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
My sister has Rett Syndrome, I appreciate the video. My best advice to any parent or family member is ACCEPTANCE. Look at it this way, your daughter/sister etc. is 1 in 10,000. She will teach you more than you can imagine if you simply accept her for all she is. Everything happens for a reason. This is not a burden, but a sacred blessing in disguise. Live, Learn, Love.




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