Rett Syndrome
Rett syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that primarily affects infants, especially girls. It is usually caused by mutations in a specific gene that disrupt normal brain development. Children with Rett syndrome often experience challenges in walking, speaking, and eating, with symptoms typically emerging around six months of age. While some symptoms may ease over time, individuals with Rett syndrome require lifelong care and support to manage their motor, cognitive, and developmental difficulties.
Stages & symptoms of Rett Syndrome
Stage 1: This stage is marked by delayed growth and poor muscle tone, occurring between 6 and 18 months of age. Children may have difficulty making eye contact, show delays in crawling, and experience challenges with feeding.
Stage 2: Children between one and four years old in this stage may perform repetitive actions like clapping and lose their ability to speak. The child may also exhibit symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, such as a lack of interest in socializing. Seizures can occasionally start at this stage of developmental disruption, which results in smaller heads.
Stage 3: This stage is characterized by a slight increase in social interaction, an improvement in motor functions, and the ability to speak. It is also referred to as the stabilization stage, pseudo-stationary stage, or plateau stage. However, they may face breathing issues & still experience seizures.
Stage 4: Children over 10 years old go through this stage, where their cognitive abilities are maintained, but their motor skills deteriorate, and they are unable to walk. Furthermore, a spinal curve development (either to the left or right), otherwise called scoliosis, can be observed at this stage.
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