Mac Keith Press, 2017. — 253 p. — ISBN: 9781909962835
Among the vast body of literature that has grown around Rett syndrome, this volume is the first to be aimed at both clinicians and researchers.It presents a comprehensive overview of the disorder and examines the areas where gaps in knowledge are most significant.Rett Syndrome is intended to be a guide for both initial examination and in-depth study of the disorder. It is a practical text for the physician approaching the disorder for the first time and a valuable reference resource for the specialist or researcher.
The Diagnosis of Rett Syndrome
The Natural History of Rett Syndrome: Building on Recent Experience
The Clinical Genetics of Rett Syndrome
Genetic Sources of Variation in Rett Syndrome
Cognition, Communication and Behavior in Individuals with Rett Syndrome
Motor Abnormalities in Rett Syndrome
Orthopedic Isssues in Rett Syndrome
Sleep Issues in Rett Syndrome
Epilepsy in Rett Syndrome
Breathing Abnormalities in Rett Syndrome
Growth, Feeding an Nutrition, an Bone Health in Rett Syndrome
Molecular Complexities of Mecp2 Function in Rett Syndrome
The Neuro Biology of Rett Syndrome
Treatments for Rett Syndrome: Prospects for Targeted Therapies
Rehabilitation in Rett Syndrome
Perspectives in Rett Syndrome: Where We Are and Where We Should Go