My daughter has Rett Syndrome. The Family Advisory Board assists the staff and Board of the International Rett Syndrome Foundation in advocacy, family support, and fund raising.
This is a severe disorder that potentially could be cured. It has been proven in animal models that lost function can be restored regardless of age, but much research needs to be done to find out how to do this in afflicted people. Please use the web site link to find out more about Rett Syndrome, and if you are looking for a way to help those who cannot help themselves this is truly one of those type causes.
Rett syndrome is a developmental disorder that seen almost always in girls. It is caused by mutations on the X chromosome on a gene called MECP2. Rett syndrome strikes all racial and ethnic groups, and occurs worldwide in 1 of every 10,000 to 23,000 female births. Rett syndrome causes problems cognitive, sensory, emotional, motor and autonomic function. Affected are learning, speech, sensory sensations, mood, movement, breathing, cardiac function, and even chewing, swallowing, and digestion.