Science+Project-Rett+Syndrome+KMR

a. Rett Syndrome b. Ret syndrome was discovered in 1966 by Dr. Andreas Rett. c. The disease got its name from the doctor[scientist] who found it. [Dr. Rett.] d. Early symptoms for Rett Syndrome include problems crawling or walking and diminished eye contact, and the the loss of the function of your hands is followed by compulsive hand movements, like wringing and washing. Individuals often show autistic-like behaviors in the early stages. Other symptoms may include toe walking, sleep problems, teeth grinding, difficulty chewing, slow growth seizures, loss of muscle tone, laughing or screaming, tremors, irritability, scoliosis {the curving of the spine,}and breathing difficulties while awake. e. [Same as D.] f. There is no cure for Rett Syndrome, but patients can take: Medication- v  anticonvulsants to control seizure activity v  Drugs to help with breathing v  Drugs to ease agitation Nutrition- v  Small, frequent meals v  Supplements v  Tube-feeding, if the patient is unable to consume enough food Rehabilitation Therapies- v  Occupational therapy helps patience with everyday activities, such as eating and dressing v  Physical therapy, which helps patients improve their coordination v  Speech therapy, which can help build communicational skills Techniques for limiting problem behaviors- v  Warm baths v  Massages v  Soothing music v  A quiet environment G. Approximately 1 in every 10, 000-15,000 live female births. H. Both sex can get Rett syndrome, but it is most common in girls. It occurs in all racial and ethnic groups worldwide. I. Rett Syndrome is on the X chromosome.j http://www.bundlings.com/irsg.htm

http://www.rettsyndrome.info/rettsymptoms.html http://www.swedish.org/14521.cfm http://www.bundlings.com/irsg.htm http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/rett/detail_rett.htm#118363277

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