Expert Workshop in Rett Syndrome

Honing Your Clinical Skills in Diagnosis and Management CME

Charlotte Convention Center
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM TZ
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Supported by an independent educational grant from Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

overview

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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faculty

MODERATOR

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​

AGENDA

6:30 AM TZ

Welcome and Introduction

6:35 AM TZ

Overview/Background on Rett Syndrome

6:45 AM TZ

Case 1: 4-year-old patient with symptoms of Rett syndrome who is MECP2-negative and incompletely diagnosed (autism, cerebral palsy, etc)

7:00 AM TZ

Case 2: Recognition and management of new symptoms (such as new-onset seizures, GI, orthopedic issues) in an 8-year-old patient with Rett syndrome who is in the plateau stage of the disease

7:15 AM TZ

Case Summaries

7:25 AM TZ

Q&A

7:28 AM TZ

Concluding Remarks

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LOCATION

Charlotte Convention Center

501 S College St, Charlotte, NC, 28202

Room: E217

TARGET AUDIENCE

This educational activity is intended for an audience of neurologists, including pediatric neurologists, pediatricians, and primary care physicians in the United States.

GOAL STATEMENT

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to improve their ability to accurately diagnose Rett syndrome in a timely manner and select appropriate therapeutic interventions for comprehensive management.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

[bold]Upon completion of this activity, participants will:[/bold] [para]Have increased knowledge regarding the[/para] [list][item]Diagnostic criteria for Rett syndrome [/list] [para]Have greater competence related to[/para] [list][item]Ruling out differential diagnoses for Rett syndrome [item]The development of a comprehensive management plan for patients with Rett syndrome [/list]

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

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