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The first evidence that selective attention — the ability to focus on or select an object in the environment — is compromised by Rett syndrome was presented in new research findings. The article, “Impaired Visual Search in Children with Rett Syndrome,” was published in…

Meeting basic daily tasks, from getting dressed to assuring good hygiene and medical care, are so time-consuming for teenagers and young adults with Rett syndrome that time for more social and interactive activities is scarce, a study based on diaries kept by family members and caregivers found. Its researchers propose…

A 6-month music therapy program improved social interaction and communication skills and reduced seizure occurrence among Rett syndrome patients, as well as relieving parental stress, a new study showed. The research article, “The effectiveness of music therapy for individuals with Rett syndrome and their families,” was published…

Like typically developing children, girls with Rett syndrome can distinguish known words from meaningless non-words when spoken to, but may do so using potentially peculiar neural processes, compared with their peers, according to a study. The research, “Spoken word processing in Rett syndrome: Evidence…

Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive salivation — known as hypersalivation or sialorrhea — in Rett syndrome can effectively reduce saliva production and may also improve oral motor function, a study reports. The study, “The Treatment of Hypersalivation in Rett Syndrome with Botulinum…