Rett syndrome is a rare, progressive, neurodevelopmental disorder that primarily affects females and is a leading cause of severe intellectual disability in girls. Although early diagnosis is critical, the condition’s variable onset and progression often lead to misdiagnosis or delayed recognition. Clinicians face ongoing challenges in accurately identifying and managing Rett syndrome. Due to the progressive nature of Rett syndrome, early diagnosis is critical for patients so that they may receive appropriate interventions. People with Rett syndrome who experience delayed diagnosis and/or suboptimal management are at risk for significant impairments in their quality of life. Join us for this engaging, live, interactive patient case presentation and discussion by expert faculty as they explore clinical features, diagnostic complexities, and comprehensive treatment strategies for care in patients living with Rett syndrome.
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David Lieberman, MD, PhD
Child Neurologist
Instructor of Neurology
Harvard Medical School
Director, Comprehensive Rett Syndrome Clinic
Department of Neurology
Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Timothy J. Feyma, MD
Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota
Child Neurologist
Co-Director, Rett Syndrome Clinic
Co-Director, Complex Movement Disorder Clinic
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
St. Paul, Minnesota
Amitha Ananth, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Heersink School of Medicine
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
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