Rett Syndrome And My Sister Antoinette By Sarah Rodgers
Slide 2What is Rett Syndrome? Rett Syndrome is a neurological issue which is likewise hereditary It was initially found by a Swedish specialist, Doctor Andreas Rett It got to be known overall after a paper by Dr Bengt Hagberg & partners in 1983
Slide 3Symptoms of Rett Syndrome Period of evidently ordinary advancement until between 6-year and a half Severely hindered expressive dialect, loss of hand abilities, which joined make evaluation of responsive dialect & insight troublesome Repetitive hand developments i.e. washing, wringing, applauding, tapping, mouthing or finger control Also pretty and have wonderful grins
Slide 4Symptoms of Rett Syndrome proceeded with Shakiness of middle, which could include appendages, especially if fomented or disturb If strolling, insecure, wide-based, solid legged step/toe strolling Breathing dysfunctions i.e. apnea, breath holding, hyperventilation or air gulping which may bring about stomach bloating & enlargement Eeg variations from the norm, seizures, development hindrance, teeth granulating, incontinence, scoliosis (ebb and flow of the spine)
Slide 5Who does it influence and why? Seen solely in females in an assortment of racial and ethnic gatherings overall 1 kid was known yet kicked the bucket before his 1 st birthday. This was the means by which the quality for Rett Syndrome was discovered Mutation of the second x chromosome, a few young ladies with suspected Rett have been tried for this quality
Slide 6The diverse sorts of Rett Syndrome Classic Rett – the individuals who meet indicative criteria rules Provisional – age 1-3 with some clinical confirmation of Rett however insufficient to meet analytic criteria Atypical Rett – the individuals who don't meet all symptomatic criteria for exemplary Rett. Conclusion of ordinary Rett must incorporate no less than 3 of the essential criteria and 5 strong. Atypical cases represent around 15% of the aggregate analyzed
Slide 7Can they lead an ordinary life? At this stage no, despite the fact that there has been a leap forward in restorative research which may bring about helping the young ladies stroll for those that can't walk.
Slide 8Impact on family life Rett Syndrome hugy affects family life since it resembles having a 6 mth old child at home constantly. Home encourage is accessible to help with things like giving in the morning and giving breakfast and after that again around evening time bolstering her tea and getting her prepared for bed amid the week.
Slide 9About Antoinette My sister Antoinette was analyzed at 2 and a half with Rett Syndrome She was one of the most youthful young ladies to be determined to have it She adores music which keeps her cheerful. In the event that she doesn't care for it she tells you Among her top choices you will discover Barney, Teletubbies and Hi 5
Slide 10Antoinette, school and camp While at school Antoinette goes to camp at Living Springs and is far from home for several evenings She began school at 5 at Wairakei and is presently 18 and is at Ferndale At school she does music treatment, physio, swimming, woodwork, craftsmanship, shopping excursions to the shopping center and even to bistros.
Slide 11Antoinette and managing Antoinette went to Pippins at 6 yrs, then flew up to Brownies At Brownies she went on camps, roll offering and other fun exercises for identifications At 13 yrs she connected up to Guides where it was much more fun with more identifications
Slide 12Antoinette's first formal In 2005 she had her first school formal She won the best dressed female rivalry It was straight up her class as she is an incredible small social bunny She looked totally lovely and had a great night - loads of beaus close behind
Slide 13Thank you for watching Another name for these young ladies is Silent Angels For any additional data on Rett Syndrome you can visit the site on: www.rettsyndrome.org If you wish to give to the association you will have the capacity to discover this likewise on the site Refs: The Rett Syndrome Handbook by Kathy Hunter originator & President International Rett Syndrome Association and kindred families wherever Refs: What is Rett Syndrome? Leaflet from International Rett Syndrome Association
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