rett’s syndrome
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Rett’s SyndromePat Schobert
Psychology 492 Advanced PsychologySubmitted February 25,2011
Argosy University
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
Rett’s Syndrome
All share similar symptoms social interaction low eye contact communication limited repetitive behavior Asperger’s well developed speech well developed cognitive abilities
Rett’s
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder Develop normally until age 2 Qualitative impairment in social
interaction Qualitative impairment in
communication
Rett’s
Pervasive development disorder umbrella term Rett’s disorder develop normally loss of hand use poorly coordinated walk
Rett’s
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
Rett’s
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.
Rett’s