1. Rett Syndrome - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder of the grey matter of the brain that affects girls almost exclusively. The clinical features include small hands and feet and a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rett_syndrome

Rett syndrome From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Rett syndrome Classification and external resources ICD F ICD OMIM ... MeSH Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder of the grey matter of the brain that affects girls almost exclusively. The clinical features include small hands and feet and a deceleration of the rate of head growth (including microcephaly in some). Repetitive hand movements, such as wringing and/or repeatedly putting hands into the mouth, are also noted. Girls with Rett syndrome are 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. The signs of this disorder are most easily confused with those of Angelman syndrome cerebral palsy and autism Some argue citation needed that it is misclassified as an autism spectrum disorder, just as it would be to include such disorders as fragile X syndrome tuberous sclerosis , or Down syndrome where one can see autistic features.

2. Rett Syndrome - Medpedia Rett syndrome is a disorder of brain development that occurs almost exclusively in girls. After 6 to 18 months of apparently normal development, girls with the classic form of http://wiki.medpedia.com/Rett_Syndrome

Search: login / create an account Plain English Clinical Suggest Changes ... FAQ The content on or accessible through Medpedia.com is for informational purposes only. Medpedia is not a substitute for professional advice or expert medical services from a qualified health professional. Read more Rett Syndrome Lead Editors (Become a Lead Editor) There are currently no Lead Editors of this article. Ask a Question on This Topic Important Resources for Rett Syndrome Communities Clinical Trials There is user following this page. Rett syndrome is a disorder of brain development that occurs almost exclusively in girls. After 6 to 18 months of apparently normal development, girls with the classic form of Rett syndrome develop severe problems with language and communication, learning, coordination, and other brain functions. Early in childhood, affected girls lose purposeful use of their hands and begin making repeated hand wringing, washing, or clapping motions. They tend to grow more slowly than other children and have a small head size (microcephaly). Contents Other Names Types Symptoms There are four stages of Rett syndrome ... External Links Other Names Autism Dementia -Ataxia-Loss of Purposeful Hand Use Syndrome Cerebroatrophic Hyperammonemia Rett's Syndrome RTS RTT Types There are several different types of Rett syndrome: Classical (meets the diagnostic criteria) Provisional (some evidence between ages of one and three) Atypical Rett syndrome is classified as atypical if: It begins early (soon after birth) or late (beyond 18 months of age, sometimes as late as 3 or 4 years old).

3. Rett NZ - Rett Syndrome Rett syndrome is a neurological disorder seen almost exclusively in females. The symptoms of Rett syndrome are similar to those of autism and cerebal palsy and it can be http://www.rettsyndrome.org.nz/rett_syndrome

Search skiplink Main navigation skiplink Main content skiplink Utility Navigation skiplink Rett NZ Explore the SUBGROUP NAME site Search In this Section Story of Rett Syndrome Stages of Rett Syndrome Symptoms and Diagnosis Coping for Families You are here: Rett Syndrome About Rett Syndrome Rett syndrome is a neurological disorder seen almost exclusively in females. The symptoms of Rett syndrome are similar to those of autism and cerebal palsy and it can be misdiagnosed as those disorders. The syndrome affects about 1 in 12,000 girls and, though very rare, it is possible for the syndrome to arise in boys. A child with Rett syndrome will not show any symptoms when she is very young and her development will be normal or near normal until she is about 6 to 18 months old. A period of stagnation or regression in development then occurs, with a loss of motor control and of communication skills. She may also show a slowing in head growth and may start wringing her hands. Other symptoms of the syndrome are developed in stages The severity of the syndrome is hard to predict and can vary greatly, from being very debilitating to fairly mild, allowing much independence. The symptoms that may arise and their severity also vary and may change over time. Not all people will show the same symptoms and they may have different effects.

4. Rett Syndrome Rett syndrome is a neurological and developmental disorder that mostly occurs in females. Infants with Rett syndrome seem to grow and develop normally at first, but then stop http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/rett_syndrome.cfm

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6. Rett Syndrome - Autism Wiki - Living With Autism, Personal Stories, Questions. Rett syndrome is classified under the Pervasive Developmental Disorders, but Rett syndrome has identifiable physical differences such as reduced muscle tone (causing the child http://autism.wikia.com/wiki/Rett_syndrome

Wikia Skip to Content Skip to Wiki Navigation Skip to Site Navigation Wikia Navigation Start a wiki Entertainment Fall TV Auction Hunters ... Autism Wiki Autism Wiki Navigation Popular pages PDD-NOS Stimming Classic autism ... Forum Random Page Wiki Activity Watchlist Recent changes Talk Rett syndrome Edit this page Read more: Conditions Edited by Bhadani View full history Rett syndrome is classified under the Pervasive Developmental Disorders , but Rett syndrome has identifiable physical differences such as reduced muscle tone (causing the child to seem "floppy") and stereotyped hand movements such as wringing and waving. Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes severe disability in young children, mostly girls. After a period of relatively normal development, children with Rett syndrome lose skills such as language, play and hand use. The hallmark of the disorder is the development of midline hand wringing or patting movements that may be constant while the child is awake. Head growth, which is a reflection of brain growth, slows down in the 1st and 2nd years of life. Rett syndrome is caused by a mutation (unfavorable change in DNA) in a gene called MECP2 that is on the X chromosome. The mutation itself causes Rett syndrome, as well as other developmental disorders. The diagnosis of Rett syndrome still rests on clinical characteristics. Many girls with Rett syndrome have received a diagnosis of autism during their period of regression, which is why Rett syndrome is currently classified as a "pervasive developmental disorder.

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8. Rett Syndrome Rett syndrome (or Rett's disorder) is a progressive neurological disorder that is classified as a pervasive developmental disorder by the DSMIV. The symptoms of this disorder http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/r/rett_syndrome.htm

Science Reference Share Blog Print Email Bookmark Rett syndrome Rett syndrome (or Rett's disorder) is a progressive neurological disorder that is classified as a pervasive developmental disorder by the DSM-IV. See also: Children's Health Gastrointestinal Problems Chronic Illness Autism ... Disorders and Syndromes The symptoms of this disorder are easily confused with those of cerebral palsy. The clinical diagnosis specifies a small head and small hands and feet. Stereotypical repetitive hand movements such as mouthing or wringing of the hands are also included as diagnostic signs. Symptoms of the disease include learning disorders and a total inability to socialize. Girls with Rett syndrome are very prone to seizures and gastrointestinal disorders. They typically have no verbal skills, and about 50% of females are ambulatory. Rett syndrome (symbolized RTT) is X-linked dominant, affecting almost exclusively girls. Development is normal until 6-18 months, when language and motor milestones regress, purposeful hand use is lost and acquired microcephaly is seen. Hand-wringing and sighing are characteristic, and those affected develop autistic behavior.

9. Rett Syndrome - Psychology Wiki Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is classified as a pervasive developmental disorder by the DSMIV. Many1 argue that this is a mis-classification just as http://psychology.wikia.com/wiki/Rett_syndrome

Wikia Skip to Content Skip to Wiki Navigation Skip to Site Navigation Wikia Navigation Start a wiki Entertainment Fall TV Auction Hunters ... Psychology Wiki Psychology Wiki Navigation Random page Popular pages Most visited Newly changed ... Review of General Psychology Random Page Wiki Activity Watchlist Recent changes Talk Rett syndrome Edit Read more: Neurology Genetic disorders Edited by Dr Joe Kiff View full history Assessment Biopsychology ... Industrial Clinical: Approaches Group therapy Techniques Types of problem ... Personal experiences Rett syndrome ICD-10 F ICD-9 OMIM ... MeSH Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is classified as a pervasive developmental disorder by the DSM-IV . Many argue that this is a mis-classification 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 disease include cognitive impairment and problems with

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Search our Archive for the Latest News on Rett Syndrome Browse By Category Browse Alphabetically Search Health Conditions Rett Syndrome Fact Book Table of Contents What is Rett syndrome? What are the stages of the disorder? What causes Rett syndrome? Is Rett syndrome inherited? ... Where can I find more information? Common Misspellings: Rett's Syndrome, Rhett Syndrome, Rett Syndrom What is Rett syndrome? Rett syndrome is a childhood neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by normal early development followed by loss of purposeful use of the hands, distinctive hand movements, slowed brain and head growth, gait abnormalities, seizures, and mental retardation. It affects females almost exclusively. The disorder was identified by Dr. Andreas Rett, an Austrian physician who first described it in a journal article in 1966. It was not until after a second article about the disorder was published in 1983 that the disorder was generally recognized. The course of Rett syndrome, including the age of onset and the severity of symptoms, varies from child to child. Before the symptoms begin, however, the child appears to grow and develop normally. Then, gradually, mental and physical symptoms appear. Hypotonia (loss of muscle tone) is usually the first symptom. As the syndrome progresses, the child loses purposeful use of her hands and the ability to speak. Other early symptoms may include problems crawling or walking and diminished eye contact. The loss of functional use of the hands is followed by compulsive hand movements such as wringing and washing. The onset of this period of regression is sometimes sudden.

11. National Institute Of Child Health And Human Development - Rett N I C H D National Institute of Child Health and Human Development National Institutes of Health Autism Research at the NICHD U .S. D E PA R T M E N T O F H E A LT H A N D H U M A N S E RV I C E http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/upload/rett_syndrome_2006.pdf

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13. Rett Syndrome Fact Sheet: National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Strok Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmenal disorder that affects girls almost exclusively. It is characterized by normal early growth and development http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/rett/detail_rett.htm

Skip Navigation Search this site: Search You are here: Home Disorders A - Z Rett Syndrome Rett Syndrome Fact Sheet Skip secondary menu Home Disorders A - Z Rett Syndrome Information Page Publications Organizations News ... Research literature Other related groups Organizations Professional Societies Government Resources ... Request free mailed brochure Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Rett syndrome? What are the stages of the disorder? What causes Rett syndrome? Is Rett syndrome inherited? ... Where can I get more information? What is Rett syndrome? Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmenal disorder that affects girls almost exclusively. It is characterized by normal early growth and development followed by a slowing of development, loss of purposeful use of the hands, distinctive hand movements, slowed brain and head growth, problems with walking, seizures, and intellectual disability. The disorder was identified by Dr. Andreas Rett, an Austrian physician who first described it in a journal article in 1966. It was not until after a second article about the disorder, published in 1983 by Swedish researcher Dr. Bengt Hagberg, that the disorder was generally recognized. Children with Rett syndrome often exhibit autistic-like behaviors in the early stages. Other symptoms may include walking on the toes, sleep problems, a wide-based gait, teeth grinding and difficulty chewing, slowed growth, seizures, cognitive disabilities, and breathing difficulties while awake such as hyperventilation, apnea (breath holding), and air swallowing.

14. Rett Syndrome Information Page: National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Information on treatment and prognosis. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/rett/rett.htm

Skip Navigation Search this site: Search You are here: Home Disorders A - Z Rett Syndrome NINDS Rett Syndrome Information Page Skip secondary menu Home Disorders A - Z Rett Syndrome Information Page Publications Organizations News ... Research literature Other related groups Organizations Professional Societies Government Resources ... Microsoft Word Viewer Condensed from Rett Syndrome Fact Sheet Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Rett Syndrome? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Organizations What is Rett Syndrome? Rett syndrome is a childhood neurodevelopmental disorder that affects females almost exclusively. The child generally appears to grow and develop normally, before symptoms begin. Loss of muscle tone is usually the first symptom. Other early symptoms may include a slowing of development, problems crawling or walking, and diminished eye contact. As the syndrome progresses, a child will lose purposeful use of her hands and the ability to speak. Compulsive hand movements such as wringing and washing follow the loss of functional use of the hands. The inability to perform motor functions is perhaps the most severely disabling feature of Rett syndrome, interfering with every body movement, including eye gaze and speech. Is there any treatment?

15. Rett Syndrome Fact Sheet Rett Syndrome fact sheet from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://childparenting.about.com/library/glossary/blfactrett.htm

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17. What Is Rett Syndrome? - Rett Syndrome Research Trust Rett Syndrome is the most physically disabling of the autism spectrum disorders. It strikes at random in early childhood, affecting little girls almost exclusively.Many girls http://www.rsrt.org/about-Rett/

Home About RSRT Rett Syndrome Curing Rett ... RSRT UK Sensory neurons in the mouse nodose ganglia (MeCP2 stains green). Photography courtesy of David Katz/Journal of Neuroscience. Researchers Families Donors Rett Syndrome What is Rett Syndrome? What causes Rett Syndrome? Prevalence of Rett and related disorders Links to disorders beyond autism spectrum ... Blog What is Rett Syndrome? Rett Syndrome is the most physically disabling of the autism spectrum disorders. It strikes at random in early childhood, affecting little girls almost exclusively. Many girls live into adulthood, requiring total, 24-hour-a-day care. There is no treatment beyond supportive, and often ineffective, measures such as feeding tubes, bracing, orthopedic and GI surgeries, and medications for anxiety and seizures. First recognized only 25 years ago, the prevalence of Rett Syndrome equals that of Cystic Fibrosis, Huntingtons and ALS but is vastly underfunded in comparison to those disorders Symptoms include: Loss of speech and motor control Functional hand use replaced by compulsive hand movements Disordered breathing Severe digestive problems Orthopedic abnormalities including scoliosis and fragile bones Disrupted sleep patterns Extreme anxiety Seizures Impaired cardiac and circulatory function Parkinsonian tremor The costs, both financial and in terms of human suffering, are enormous.

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Contact Us Calendar Forum Video ... Get Involved About Rett Syndrome What is Rett syndrome? Rett syndrome is a unique developmental disorder that is first recognized in infancy and seen almost always in girls, but can be rarely seen in boys. Read more... History In 1954, Dr. Andreas Rett, a pediatrician in Vienna, Austria, first noticed two girls as they sat in his waiting room with their mothers. He observed these children making the same repetitive hand-washing motions. Curious, he compared their clinical and developmental histories and discovered they were very similar. Read more... Testing and Diagnosis Rett syndrome is most often misdiagnosed as autism, cerebral palsy, or non-specific developmental delay. In the past, making the correct diagnosis called not only for a long list of diagnostic tests and procedures to rule out other disorders, but it also took from months to years waiting to confirm the diagnosis as new symptoms appeared over time. Read more... FAQ Click on a question from the list below to see the answer. Read more...

20. Rett Syndrome | Southeastern Rett Syndrome Alliance Rett syndrome is a unique developmental disorder, first recognized in infancy and seen almost exclusively in girls, but can be rarely seen in boys. http://www.serett.org/about-rett-syndrome

Southeastern Rett Syndrome Alliance Every 5 hours a girl is born with Rett Syndrome, but most people have never heard of it. Have you? Loading images... Skip to content About Us Contact Us Rett Syndrome ... International Rett Syndrome Federation Rett Syndrome Rett syndrome is a unique developmental disorder, first recognized in infancy and seen almost exclusively in girls, but can be rarely seen in boys. Rett syndrome has been most often misdiagnosed as autism, cerebral palsy, or non-specific developmental delay Rett syndrome is caused by mutations on the X chromosome on a gene called MECP2. There are more than 200 different mutations found on the MECP2 gene. Most of these mutations are found in eight different “hot spots.” Rett syndrome strikes all racial and ethnic groups, and occurs worldwide in 1 of every 10,000 to 23,000 female births. Rett syndrome is not a not a degenerative disorder, it is a developmental disorder. Rett syndrome causes problems in brain function that are responsible for cognitive, sensory, emotional, motor and autonomic function. These can include learning, speech, sensory sensations, mood, movement, breathing, cardiac function, and even chewing, swallowing, and digestion. Rett syndrome symptoms appear after an early period of apparently normal or near normal development until six to eighteen months of life, when there is a slowing down or stagnation of skills. A period of regression then follows when the girl loses communication skills and purposeful use of her hands. Soon, stereotyped hand movements such as handwashing, gait disturbances, and slowing of the normal rate of head growth become apparent. Other problems may include seizures and disorganized breathing patterns while she is awake. In the early years, there may be a period of isolation or withdrawal when she is irritable and cries inconsolably. Over time, motor problems may increase, but in general, irritability lessens and eye contact and communication improve.

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