Rett Syndrome
Rett Syndrome for Girls Only
Rett syndrome is very rare neurological disorder that affects the brain. The disorder primarily effects girls only, but there has been reported cases of males with the disorder. The disorder is rare, it effects one in every 10,000 to 15,000 females, in all racial and ethnic groups.
Rett syndrome effect one in every 100,000 males. Rett Syndrome impairs the child’s speech, motor functions, daily activities, and respiratory functions. Rett Syndrome is usually diagnosed in the first two years of life. Rett Syndrome is caused by a mutation in a gene. There is currently no cure for the syndrome, but there are treatments and therapy that can aid the child and her family.
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The skills they previous had, will begin to decrease. The common areas that are affected are the child’s ability to crawl, walk, talk, and use her hands. Rett syndrome can also cause seizures, and hinder the child’s intellectual ability. (Zoghbi, 2007) As the child grows, they will continue to loss muscle control, coordination, and communication skills. Rett Syndrome was identified by Dr. Andreas Rett, in 1966, but truly recognized as a syndrome until 1983. (Fields, 2015) Symptoms Babies with Rett syndrome are born, without any complications, and will develop normally until six months of age. The parent may notice a slow decline in the child’s progress.
The physical change will begin on examination, the baby’s head will measure smaller for the child’s age, as the child grows, usually after the age two, the delayed growth in other body part will become noticeable.
Loss of Movement The child will normally experience loss of control in their hands first. The child will not be able to grasp objects, or hold a parent finger as they pervious did. The child will then slowly lose the ability to crawl or walk steadily, and with time they may lose the ability to walk at …show more content…
Medication can be given to control some of the symptoms, muscle pain, seizures, irregular heartbeat and gastric issue.
Physical therapy and the use of braces, can improve the child’s movement and pain level.
Physical therapy will help improve the child’s balance, and flexibility. A therapist will often recommend certain devices to help keep the child active and mobile.
Occupational therapy, can improve the fine motor function of the hands, this will aid the child in areas of eating, dressing self and playing.
Speech and language therapy, we help the child communicate verbally and non-verbally.
Communication skills will aid the child ability to socially interact.
Behavioral therapy will be beneficial especially as the child get older, the therapy will promote good habit and sleep patterns.
Academic services will aid in the child education, and help provide the services and accommodations the child may need to learn; at the education level they are on.
There is a variety of alternative therapies, that will help the child physical condition, and the mental wellbeing as well. Music therapy, animal assisted therapy has done wonders for
Rett syndrome is very rare neurological disorder that affects the brain. The disorder primarily effects girls only, but there has been reported cases of males with the disorder. The disorder is rare, it effects one in every 10,000 to 15,000 females, in all racial and ethnic groups.
Rett syndrome effect one in every 100,000 males. Rett Syndrome impairs the child’s speech, motor functions, daily activities, and respiratory functions. Rett Syndrome is usually diagnosed in the first two years of life. Rett Syndrome is caused by a mutation in a gene. There is currently no cure for the syndrome, but there are treatments and therapy that can aid the child and her family.
What is Rett Syndrome Rett Syndrome is a …show more content…
The skills they previous had, will begin to decrease. The common areas that are affected are the child’s ability to crawl, walk, talk, and use her hands. Rett syndrome can also cause seizures, and hinder the child’s intellectual ability. (Zoghbi, 2007) As the child grows, they will continue to loss muscle control, coordination, and communication skills. Rett Syndrome was identified by Dr. Andreas Rett, in 1966, but truly recognized as a syndrome until 1983. (Fields, 2015) Symptoms Babies with Rett syndrome are born, without any complications, and will develop normally until six months of age. The parent may notice a slow decline in the child’s progress.
The physical change will begin on examination, the baby’s head will measure smaller for the child’s age, as the child grows, usually after the age two, the delayed growth in other body part will become noticeable.
Loss of Movement The child will normally experience loss of control in their hands first. The child will not be able to grasp objects, or hold a parent finger as they pervious did. The child will then slowly lose the ability to crawl or walk steadily, and with time they may lose the ability to walk at …show more content…
Medication can be given to control some of the symptoms, muscle pain, seizures, irregular heartbeat and gastric issue.
Physical therapy and the use of braces, can improve the child’s movement and pain level.
Physical therapy will help improve the child’s balance, and flexibility. A therapist will often recommend certain devices to help keep the child active and mobile.
Occupational therapy, can improve the fine motor function of the hands, this will aid the child in areas of eating, dressing self and playing.
Speech and language therapy, we help the child communicate verbally and non-verbally.
Communication skills will aid the child ability to socially interact.
Behavioral therapy will be beneficial especially as the child get older, the therapy will promote good habit and sleep patterns.
Academic services will aid in the child education, and help provide the services and accommodations the child may need to learn; at the education level they are on.
There is a variety of alternative therapies, that will help the child physical condition, and the mental wellbeing as well. Music therapy, animal assisted therapy has done wonders for