1st Edition

Understanding Rett Syndrome A guide to symptoms, management and treatment

134 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

134 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

134 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Understanding Rett Syndrome offers a concise, evidence-based introduction to Rett Syndrome (RTT), covering a range of topics from diagnosis and causes to treatment and family management. It focuses on improving the quality of life for those with the syndrome by suggesting practical ways of managing the condition at home and at school, offering support and guidance to all parents and caregivers... Read more

1: Signs and Symptoms of Rett Syndrome

2: What causes Rett Syndrome

3: Living with the condition of Rett Syndrome: Quality of life and family systems

4: Treatment and therapy

5: From assessment to intervention

6: Practical ways to manage the condition at school

7: Rett Syndrome around the world

Glossary

Index

Biography

Rosa Angela Fabio is Full Professor of General Psychology at the University of Messina, Italy.

Tindara Caprì is Contract Professor at the University of Messina, Italy.

Gabriella Martino is a Researcher in Clinical Psychology at the University of Messina, Italy.