Rett Syndrome
A rare genetic neurological disorder that primarily affects girls, causing severe cognitive and physical disability after a period of normal development.
🔍 Common Symptoms
- Normal early development then regression around 6-18 months
- Loss of purposeful hand use
- Repetitive hand-wringing or squeezing
- Breathing irregularities
- Seizures and scoliosis
🧬 Causes & Risk Factors
- Mutation in the MECP2 gene on the X chromosome
- Usually occurs spontaneously, not inherited
✅ What To Do Next
- Multidisciplinary care (neurologist, respiratory, orthopedic)
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Communication support (AAC)
- Nutritional management