Rett's disorder

Treatment:

Treatment is geared toward symptom relief. Physiotherapy is aimed at muscular dysfunction; medication is used to control seizures. Behavior therapy is used to control respiratory difficulties and teach self coping mechanisms.

Expectations (prognosis):

This disorder is progressive; the child will continue to worsen.

Complications:

The girl can become totally unable to care for herself.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you have any concerns about your child's development, if you notice a lack of normal development with motor or language skills in a child, or if there are associated disorders that need treatment.