Rett+Syndrome


 * Rett Syndrome **

Autism- Dementia Ataxia, also known as Rett syndrome.

How common is this disease? About 1 in every 10,000-22,000 girls gets this disease.

What gene is involved? MECP2- Methyl CpG binding protein2, it creates instructions to make proteins that are needed for normal brain development. This gene is found on the X chromosome.

​ How do you inherit this disorder? Where is it most common? Most people that get Rett syndrome do not have the disorder in their family, and it is developed. This disease is found mostly in girls but males can get the disease, most die before birth or while being an infant.

The symptoms of the disorder are:
 * Between 6 to 18 months of normal development girls with speaking, learning, coordination.
 * Lose control of hands. Makes washing or clapping motions.
 * Grow more slowly than other normal kids.
 * Usually have smaller hands.
 * Breathing abnormalities.
 * Seizures.
 * Abnormal curvature of spine.
 * Sleeping disturbances.

Treatment
 * Testing molecular genetic testing- tests that analysis the DNA to get rid of the Mutation.
 * Assistance with feeding
 * Help with constipation
 * Physical therapy to help the hands with contracting
 * Exercises with weight bearing for the kids with scoliosis.