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Communication Skills In Girls With Rett Syndrome

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Communication Skills In Girls With Rett Syndrome

By: Theresa E. Bartolotta, PhD., CCC-SLP

This article originally published in IRSA Rett Gazette

Those of us who know girls with Rett syndrome (RS) are aware that many of these girls are capable of intentional communication. Once you learn the unique behaviors of a particular girl you can "read" her cues and interpret her behavior. Often you find that she has much to "say" and can communicate a variety of intentions or purposes, such as making requests and choices, instructing or directing others, expressing a range of emotions, and sharing ideas and interests with others in a variety of activities.

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