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Rett’s Syndrome Pat Schobert Psychology 492 Advanced Psychology Submitted February 25,2011 Argosy University

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Page 1: Rett’S Syndrome

Rett’s SyndromePat Schobert

Psychology 492 Advanced PsychologySubmitted February 25,2011

Argosy University

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Autism spectrum disorder normal at birth growth physically and mentally normal notice at about 2-3 years Five disorders in the spectrum Rett’s disorder Childhood disintegrative disorder Asperger’s Pervasive development disorder not

otherwise specified. Autistic disorder

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All share similar symptoms social interaction low eye contact communication limited repetitive behavior Asperger’s well developed speech well developed cognitive abilities

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Childhood Disintegrative Disorder Develop normally until age 2 Qualitative impairment in social

interaction Qualitative impairment in

communication

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Pervasive development disorder umbrella term Rett’s disorder develop normally loss of hand use poorly coordinated walk

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Autism thought to be rare Considered unnecessary for doctors to learn

about disorder No cure for disorder Treatments to reduce symptoms Number of children with Autism spectrum

disorder has grown

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Caused by a gene mutation correct mutation in utero affect neurotransmitters mutation on the MECP-2 gene affects 1 in 10,000 girls why only girls what is in the X chromosomes of girls

that allow them to live and boys to die.

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