what are difference between autism, Asperger's syndrome, and Rett syndrome.?
Q. please list similarities and differences, thank you
Asked by borg_c - Sun Apr 2 20:31:18 2006 - Medicine - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I have been diangnosed with Asperger's Syndrome.It's a type of high functioning autisim.Here is some information I have found on all three conditions. Autism Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers. And while there is disagreement about the magnitude, nature, and mechanisms for such environmental factors, researchers have found at least seven major genes prevalent among individuals diagnosed as autistic. Some estimate that autism… [cont.]
Answered by allyally14 - Tue Apr 4 01:31:42 2006

Do you have a child with mild Rett Syndrome?
Q. I am looking for some information from parents who have a child diagnosed with mild Rett Syndrome. Specifically what their symptoms(for lack of a better word) are. If you would prefere to contact me directly, that would be fine. Thanks for your time!
Asked by Lisa - Mon May 24 14:01:13 2010 - Other - Diseases - 1 Answers - Comments

A. I don't have a child with Rett but I can recommend a website, see source below. They have an online forum which may be very beneficial to you. Good luck and hugs.
Answered by Sally N - Tue May 25 15:13:44 2010

Rett Syndrome?
Q. My little sister who is 9 has Rett Syndrome. Her doctors want to do 3 surgeries. One to put rods in her back for her scoliosis, one to fix her heel cords, and one to take out her tonsils for her sleep apnea. If anyone has any information or has a child with Retts that has gone through these procedures or has tried other options please let me know. We really want a second opinion on these operations, but we would like information from people who has a daughter with Retts that has gone through this.
Asked by luv4mysavior - Wed Jun 13 21:59:34 2007 - Other - Diseases - 5 Answers - Comments

A. Hello...my 3 1/2 year old daughter has Rett Syndrome. Luckily she doesn't have scoliosis yet. From other parents I have talked to, surgery for scoliosis is somewhat common but I think its mostly done when it is affecting their ability to breathe. The other 2 surgeries I have never heard of being done on girls with RS. My daughter has problems with her ankles that we brace. If there is tightening I have heard of parents trying botox with good results. But sleep apnea is pretty common in RS I think also...yet I have never heard of tonsils being taken out. You have to be VERY careful with surgeries because girls with RS have difficulties with pneunomia, the anesthesia, recovery, and seizures tend to increase with the pain from it. Are you on… [cont.]
Answered by laineyette - Thu Jun 14 21:28:12 2007

Traditional treatments for Rett Syndrome or Asperger's?
Q. What are some traditional treatments (either through medications or not) for Rett Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome?
Asked by iwishiwasbritish - Mon Sep 7 14:36:05 2009 - Special Education - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Well I can't say about Rett Syndrome but there is no traditional treatment for Asperger's. It's not like an illness or disease that can be treated or cured.
Answered by Kelly - Mon Sep 7 15:14:04 2009

Need a starch & milk free nutritonal supplement for handicapped child, 9 yrs old with Rett syndrome?
Q. Currently on Nutrin Jr. Along with the Rett Syndrome, comes a seizure disorder (no medication works, all so far have increased seizures). Alexis at 9 weighs 40 lbs, Rett girls have a problem gaining weight. Alexis does like food and does eat by mouth, but can't have milk products or too much starch or suger. Alexis is being tube fed (stomach) with the supplement (tube is new). The current supplement increase seizures. Also, if anyone knows nutritionist in suffolk county, ny that is "great", that would be a plus. Really need help. Thank you.
Asked by Mary Ann B - Mon May 22 19:38:27 2006 - Other - Diseases - 1 Answers - Comments

A. I would encourage you to call Sherry Rogers, M.D. for nutritional help/guidance with your child. I believe Dr. Rogers is in Syracuse, NY and she does phone consultations. You can reach her at 315-488-2856. She is a world-renowned expert in environmental medicine and nutrition. She has published over a dozen books, teaches physicians at major medical conferences, and has over 35 years of experience treating very difficult cases/conditions. Best wishes and good luck.
Answered by Doctor J - Mon May 22 19:47:34 2006

does anyone know anything about rett syndrome?
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Asked by chantal s - Wed Jul 26 06:14:01 2006 - Women's Health - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Yes i do. My daughter has rett syndrome. It is a genetic disorder that effects every aspect of our families life. My daughter can not walk, stand, talk, feed herself, or dress herself. She is completely dependant on us. However, she is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen and she lights the room up with her smile and laugh. She speaks a lot through her eyes. It is a heart breaking disorder. I just hope that one day there will be a cure so nobody's child ever has to experiece what we experience. Here are some websites you can go to.
Answered by prisonbreaklvr27 - Fri Jul 28 14:58:16 2006

Rett syndrome???
Q. I am doing a personal survey on Rett syndrome. Has anyone ever heard of this disease? I would like to have a count of how many girls are affected, what states, and what ages. A friends daughter has been diagnosed, I've read Julia Roberts web page on the Angels, its very interesting.
Asked by russell6 - Fri May 18 14:42:07 2007 - Other - Diseases - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Hello...my 3 1/2 year old daughter has Rett Syndrome. It affects about 1 in 10,000-15,000 girls. There are girls with RS in every state. Please email me or have your friend email me and I will answer any questions you have.
Answered by laineyette - Fri May 18 17:24:15 2007

Do some girls with Rett Syndrome have some verbal language?
Q. My 3 year old daughter is being tested for Rett's, if she has it the geneticist said it is atypical Rett's. She does have some verbal language, although she communicates most by using a picture book and pulling me to things. She can say "more", "apple", "bear", and a few other things, especially if she has a picture cue and someone saying the word first (then she can try to repeat). I am just wondering if anyone out there knows of girls with Retts who have some verbal language as I can't find that information anywhere online. Thanks!
Asked by Pam - Fri Apr 20 19:15:42 2007 - Other - Diseases - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Hello! My 3 yr old daughter has Rett Syndrome! The answer is yes...there are several parents in my support groups who have said their girls have several words. I think some even put a few words together. My daughter's geneticist also doubted she had Rett Syndrome because of some untypical symptoms. I pushed for the test anyway and sure enough she does. Please email me privately and we can talk more!
Answered by laineyette - Fri Apr 20 20:21:26 2007

Do people with Rett's Syndrome look different than the normal person?
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Asked by ellenjoan - Thu Apr 28 23:52:41 2011 - Special Education - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Rhett's Syndrome, a largely female disorder, mimics autism, a largely male disorder. Both syndromes fall under the classification of "invisible disorders," meaning that, unlike other neurological disorders, those that have RS or ASD do not have clear physical markers. Their facial and body types may appear very typical. You may not be able to tell by their faces that they have a genetic defect, unlike Down's Syndrome. However, in more advance stages, muscular contortions may become so dramatic as to distort previously unremarkable morphology of both the face and the body form. At stage three, "although the child has a good appetite, weight gain is poor. Feeding may become more difficult, and almost all individuals with Rett… [cont.]
Answered by Steve Emfield - Fri Apr 29 00:50:06 2011

what type of inheritance is rett syndrome?
Q. please give me the correct answear for my homework and don't just randomly guess!!! a.autosomal dominant b.autosomal recessive c.sex linked dominant d.sex linked recessive
Asked by aisanxweirdo - Fri Jan 23 07:00:54 2009 - Special Education - 2 Answers - Comments

A. How do people inherit Rett syndrome? More than 99 percent of classic Rett syndrome cases occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family. Many of these cases result from new mutations in the MECP2 gene. A few families have been described with more than one affected family member. These cases helped researchers determine that Rett syndrome has an X-linked dominant pattern of inheritance. A condition is considered X-linked if the mutated gene that causes the disorder is located on the X chromosome, one of the two sex chromosomes. The inheritance is dominant if one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the condition. So I would say sex linked dominant. A rett patient can have mutated MEPC2 but depending… [cont.]
Answered by heimikkat - Fri Jan 23 10:37:06 2009

What do you know about Rett Syndrome???
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Asked by Rene - Wed Oct 17 21:42:57 2007 - Other - Diseases - 3 Answers - Comments

A. I could spend a lot of time answering this question because my 3 year old daughter has RS. But the short answer is it is a genetic condition with a mutated gene that causes severe regression between 6-18 months. Most cannot talk or have purposeful use of their hands. The classic symptom is hand mouthing, washing or wringing. Their are autistic behavioral symptoms, most have ambulation problems, scoliosis, seizures, GI problems, feeding issues, and so on.
Answered by laineyette - Sat Oct 20 22:15:56 2007

Does anyone know where I can find information on males with Rett Syndrome?
Q. I need information on how it affects their physical health. And most importantly there bones. I only need this information on males, and not females. Since males don't usually survive birth if they have retts then it is making it hard to find information on it. Please help?
Asked by steph86ely - Thu Jun 7 10:14:04 2007 - Other - Diseases - 2 Answers - 3 Comments

A. Hello...my daughter has Rett Syndrome so I know a little bit. Males usually do survive birth but don't typically live for more than a year. Males who have an extra X chromosome (XXY instead of XY) are like girls with RS and have a comparable lifespan and symptoms. I think you are going to have a hard time finding info on bone denisity. I don't think it is publicly available even on the female population. Research is still ongoing and the majority of it just started in '99, so I doubt you will find any info. My daughter is part of the RS natural history research and they have not published the info yet, but bone density is one of the things it will cover. But you can try searching these sites: www.rettsyndrome.org and www.rsrf.org
Answered by laineyette - Sun Jun 10 22:57:01 2007

Is Rett Syndrome A Sex-Linked Disorder?
Q. - How is the disorder diagnosed? - Is it sex-linked? Is it a mutation? Is it due to heredity? - What types of treatment there are for the disorder? - Any other important information?
Asked by SummeR 0j 69 - Fri Feb 13 19:07:09 2009 - Other - Diseases - 2 Answers - Comments

A. It affects girls and boys but for boys it is deadly usually before birth or up to a year old. They typically aren't diagnosed because of their early demise. Its diagnosed by a bloodtest for 75% of cases and the other 25% are diagnosed by meeting the criteria. Treatments are for each individual symptom or problem. For example seizures are treated similar to any other person with seizures. It is 5% hereditary but mostly sporatic.
Answered by laineyette - Sun Feb 15 01:32:17 2009

What are pervasive developmental disorders (specifically Asperger's and Rett Syndromes)?
Q. What are PDDs and what characterizes Asperger's Syndrome and Rett Syndrome?
Asked by ev_ebay - Mon Aug 3 10:42:11 2009 - Psychology - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) is a category of neurological disorders characterized by severe and pervasive impairment in several areas of development. The five disorders under PDD are: Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD), Rett's Disorder, & PDD-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) Each of these disorders has specific diagnostic criteria which been outlined in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). The essential features of Asperger's Disorder are severe and sustained impairment in social interaction and the development of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interest, and activity. The disturbance must… [cont.]
Answered by helpnout - Wed Aug 5 17:00:00 2009

i am going to report about RETT syndrome and hoping that i can have a good testimonial from people who knows?
Q. someone who has RETT syndrome... It's for my human genetics course and I want it to be graded "excellent". please send me an e-mail. help me. thank you and God bless to all especially to those who have Rett syndrome!
Asked by tenerife - Thu Nov 22 00:52:45 2007 - Women's Health - 1 Answers - Comments

A. My 4 yr old daughter has Rett Syndrome. Go ahead and send your questions to me and I will help as much as I can.
Answered by laineyette - Fri Nov 23 13:47:41 2007

Can someone please help me understand Rett Syndrome?
Q. Please list your source and only reply if you honestly know what you are talking about. I need to understand this and I am having a terrible time figuring it out. Break it down as much as you can please. Thank You!!! Mutation-what is known about the mutation in the DNA that causes it? where is the mutation located? what kind of mutation is it? Protein-what happens to the protein as a result of the mutation? what is the normal function of that protein, and how is that changed in the disease state?
Asked by |k|R|i|S|t|i|N|a| - Wed Nov 12 04:31:10 2008 - Psychology - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Turn to the Tyra Show! They're doing a special about a couple with a child with Ret Syndrome. All I know is that when she grows up she won't be able to live a normal life...wheel chair, feeding tubes, not able to speak, not able to move hands, etc. She did say she believes they are so much closer to finding a cure for it. I'm just now learning more about it, just google it.
Answered by Ayla - Sat Nov 15 01:46:29 2008

rett syndrome-please help!?
Q. Hi all> I asked this question before but didnt get any responses Im doing some research on the genetic disorder Rett Syndrome (RS) & I am looking for some first hand accounts of the early stages Ive frequented IRSF & MANY other rett syndrome pages but I am really looking for some information from people who have dealt with it on a hands on basis> My biggest area of interest/curiosity is about the first "signs" what were your first clues that something wasnt right was it drawn out or did it just seem to happen overnight
Asked by lelumieredans - Fri Jul 25 11:03:07 2008 - Newborn & Baby - 1 Answers - Comments

A. i never had it but wanted to help. this is what my research came up with, Stage I, called early onset, generally begins between 6 and 18 months of age. Quite frequently, this stage is overlooked because symptoms of the disorder may be somewhat vague, and parents and doctors may not notice the subtle slowing of development at first. The infant may begin to show less eye contact and have reduced interest in toys. There may be delays in gross motor skills such as sitting or crawling. Hand-wringing and decreasing head growth may occur, but not enough to draw attention. This stage usually lasts for a few months but can persist for more than a year. Stage II, or the rapid destructive stage, usually begins between ages 1 and 4 and may last for… [cont.]
Answered by mom - Fri Jul 25 11:15:07 2008

is rett syndrome caused by a single gene or more than one gene?
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Asked by aisanxweirdo - Fri Jan 23 06:52:03 2009 - Other - Diseases - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Its is hard to say, Please read the following it seems like a lot but it'll give you a better idea: Most cases of classic Rett syndrome are caused by mutations in the MECP2 gene. This gene provides instructions for making a protein (Me CP2) that is critical for normal brain development. The Me CP2 protein likely plays a role in forming connections (synapses) between nerve cells. Researchers believe that this protein has several functions, including regulating other genes in the brain by switching them off when they are not needed. The Me CP2 protein may also control the production of different versions of certain proteins in nerve cells. Although mutations in the MECP2 gene disrupt the normal function of nerve cells, it is unclear how… [cont.]
Answered by heimikkat - Fri Jan 23 10:48:09 2009

what is the best theraphy for rett syndrome?
Q. my daughter is 19 years old and she has rett syndrome since 1 year 6 months we go to a lot of doctors but still the same i want to help her even a theraphy for my own because the doctors said its her fate to be like that . She is like a baby to take care
Asked by Rufina D - Tue Apr 10 21:56:50 2007 - Other - Diseases - 2 Answers - Comments

A. The course of Rett Syndrome can be improved by therapies aimed at slowing the progression of motor disability and improving communication skills. Physical therapy should be aimed at maintaining or improving ambulation and balance, maintaining full range of movement or at least functional movement, and at preventing deformities. Occupational therapy should be used to promote and improve the use of the hands. Studies have shown that decreasing the repetitive hand movements can lead to greater alertness and better focus, as well as helping to decrease agitation and self-injurious behavior. Intermittent use of hand or elbow splints may be useful in reducing these hand movements and may encourage more purposeful use of the dominant hand.… [cont.]
Answered by nursetracib - Tue Apr 10 22:11:54 2007

Rett's syndrome information?
Q. I have a project to do in class and i have a few questions 1. How does a person receive rett's syndrome 2. Is it sex-linked? 3. Is it a mutation? is it due to hereditary? Thanks if you know the answer to any of these
Asked by bombscan - Tue Feb 17 13:52:14 2009 - Other - Diseases - 1 Answers - Comments

A. I believe it to be genetic but i am not doing your homework unless you pay me
Answered by ~ B-Luved ~ - Tue Feb 17 14:32:25 2009