Developmental Dynamics of Rett Syndrome

Is Rett syndrome a subtype of pervasive developmental disorders?

The author reviews the issue on whether Rett syndrome (RS) is a subtype of pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs). More than 200 articles of RS have been published in the last 10 years. Internal and external validities of RS have been established by several independent studies. There remains the question whether RS presents clinical features that meet the total criteria for PDDs. The availabl...

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Rett syndrome.

Rett syndrome is a progressive neurodegenerative disease of unknown etiology. Reported here are three children who presented with all clinical features of Rett syndrome. The aim of this presentation is to alert physicians to the existence of this progressive brain disease which only affects girls and so far no specific treatment has been suggested.

Rett Syndrome

Rett syndrome is an X-linked neurological disorder that is a leading cause of mental retardation among females. The progression of the disease consists of normal neonatal development followed by a regression period during which neurodevelopmental signs such as mental retardation and decline of motor abilities start to appear. The developmental progress of Rett patients is within normal range fo...

Erratum: Rett Syndrome.