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Prevalence of Rett and Related Disorders

January 1, 2008

All material Copyright© 2008-2010 Rett Syndrome Research Trust Reprinted with the express permission of Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT) as originally published on their Website. Rett Syndrome is classified as an autistic spectrum disorder along with autism, pervasive developmental delay, Asperger’s Syndrome (high…...

Angelman Syndrome Links

January 1, 2008

Angelman Syndrome, Links

Angelman Syndrome Foundation, The Angelman Syndrome Foundation is a national 501©(3) organization of families, caregivers and medical professionals who care about those with Angelman Syndrome. Our mission is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman Syndrome through education and information, research,…...

July 12, 2023

"Tip or Resource", CCC, Newsletter

Please enjoy our newest issue of Teaching & Therapy Resources for the Classroom, Clinic and Carryover. (Have you missed any of our previous issues? Read them HERE) Please feel free to forward this weekly resource to the parents/guardians, other therapy clinicians…...

October 6, 2021

"Tip or Resource", Newsletter

Please enjoy our issue of Teaching & Therapy Resources for the Classroom, Clinic and Carryover. (Have you missed any of our previous issues? Read them HERE) Please feel free to forward this weekly resource to the parents/guardians, other therapy clinicians or…...

December 21, 2020

24 December 2020, COVID, News, Newsletter

[Source: The Mighty] Over the summer, Sherri Brady sent out messages to fellow parents of children with disabilities asking for help getting the word out about a virtual picnic she was organizing. The answers she received back made it clear the families…...

August 22, 2019

23 August 2019, AAC, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs] Prompting Hierarchies have been a staple in special education, behavioral methodology and communication therapy for some time. However, when it comes to children with severe apraxia, with or without coexisting anxiety, (Rett Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome,…...

January 25, 2016

25 January 2016, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] Penn State University scientists have discovered a novel drug target and have rescued functional deficits in human nerve cells derived from patients with Rett Syndrome, a severe form of autism-spectrum disorder. The research, led by Gong Chen, professor…...

November 19, 2015

20 November 2015, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] A study led by the University of Utah School of Medicine provides new insights into how the subtle changes within cells, caused by disruptions in a gene called Kirrel3, could underlie some types of intellectual disability and autism. A…...

February 1, 2022

4 February 2022, News of the Week, Newsletter, School Psych

A team of researchers has identified a neural network which is responsible for generating tic disorders. Targeting of this network via deep brain stimulation delivered by a pacemaker-like device has resulted in the alleviation of symptoms in people with Tourette syndrome. The…...

September 17, 2015

18 September 2015, ADHD, News, Newsletter

[Source Disability Scoop] MILWAUKEE — Roxanne Carlson vividly remembers the shock she felt three years ago when a psychologist said her son Levi had issues he might never overcome. He’d need to get a job coach, the psychologist told her, and may…...