| Name | Rett Syndrome |
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| Symptoms of Rett Syndrome |
Rett Syndrome is a complex neurological disorder that mainly affects girls. It usually becomes evident in the second year of life, and leads to profound mental and physical disability. |
| Types | |
| Useful national contacts | Rett UK www.rettuk.orgTel: 01582 798911 Find your nearest support group: https://tinyurl.com/ybvxhwzeCerebra, UK charity for children with neurological disorders https://cerebra.org.uk |
| Children & young people | Family Companion (Rett UK) https://tinyurl.com/y3zl9so2 |
| News and events | |
| Online resources | Rett syndrome (NHS Choices) https://tinyurl.com/yc3pfvkh Rett syndrome (Contact A Family) https://tinyurl.com/y7rlvqbwRett Syndrome Information Page (U.S. National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke) https://tinyurl.com/yc8a8kfo |
| Our resources | 
The library at The Brain Charity has a range of resources on Rett Syndrome and on a wide range of disability-related issues. Visit our library to read theRett Syndrome Handbook: In words you can understand from those who understand. |
