What is the treatment for Rett syndrome?
There is currently no cure for Rett syndrome. However, girls can be treated for some of the problems associated with the condition. These treatments generally aim to slow the loss of abilities, improve or preserve movement, and encourage communication and social contact. People with Rett syndrome often benefit from a team approach to care, in which many kinds of health care providers play a role, along with family members. Members of this team may include: • Physical therapists, who can help patients improve or maintain mobility and balance and reduce misshapen back and limbs • Occupational therapists, who can help patients improve or maintain use of their hands and reduce stereotypic hand movements. • Speech-language therapists, who can help patients use non-verbal ways of communication and improve social interaction. Other options, such as medication (such as for constipation or heart problems) or surgery (to correct spine curvature or correct heart defects) are also effective for tr
