Rett Syndrome
Discovered in 1954, Affects an estimated 1 in 10,000 females
What is Retts Syndrome?
Rett's syndrome is a neurodevelopment disorder of the grey matter of the brain.
Symptoms and Affects
Babies will be born normally and behave normally until 6-18 months old. After that here are some things you mig notice. Slowed growth, Loss of normal movement and coordination, Loss of communication and thinking abilities, Unusual eye movement, breathing problems and manny more.
Sex- linked
Retts syndrome is sex- linked. Retts syndrome only affects females. It has affected an estimated 5 males since 1954.
Emlyn
Emlyn is one of the many little girls that would love to have tea party's and play with makeup but she can't because of Retts Syndrome
Holly
Holly loves playing with her dad a laughing. At the age she is she already knows she's different. And that she will never be like other little girls because Retts syndrome has stolen her childhood.
Ariana
Ariana loves swimming because its the only place she feels free. Every little girl should feel free but Retts syndrome stole the freedom from little Ariana
Treatments
As of today there are no known treatments for Retts syndrome. There is medicine prescribed to lessen the chance of seizures.