Jun 21, 2012 · Rett syndrome is a neurological and developmental genetic disorder that occurs mostly in females. Infants with Rett syndrome seem to grow and develop normally at first, but …

Rett syndrome is a neurological and developmental genetic disorder that occurs mostly in females. Infants with Rett syndrome seem to grow and develop normally at first, but then they …

May 10, 2012 · There are two main types of Rett syndrome: classic and atypical. The two types may differ by their symptoms or by the specific gene mutation.

May 10, 2012 · What are the symptoms of Rett syndrome? The first symptom of Rett syndrome is usually the loss of muscle tone, called hypotonia. 1 With hypotonia, an infant's arms and legs …

Jun 23, 2012 · What causes Rett syndrome? Most cases of Rett syndrome are caused by a change (also called a mutation) in a single gene. In 1999, NICHD-supported scientists …

May 10, 2012 · Most people with Rett syndrome benefit from well-designed interventions no matter what their age, but the earlier that treatment begins, the better. With therapy and …

Jun 23, 2012 · Genetic evaluation of a blood sample can identify whether a child has one of the known mutations that cause Rett syndrome.

Feb 19, 2016 · Rett syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects girls almost exclusively. Like Alyssa, most girls with Rett syndrome seem to develop typically for the first 6 months to …

May 10, 2012 · NICHD Rett syndrome Research Information Intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Rett syndrome, are a significant focus of the NICHD’s support for …

Jan 18, 2022 · Angelman, Rett, and Prader-Willi Syndrome Consortium This NICHD-supported consortium is a group of academic medical centers, patient support organizations, and clinical …