Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Rett syndrome. Guidelines for individual intervention.

Meir Lotan1

  • 1Israeli Rett Syndrome Association, National Evaluation Team, National Rett Syndrome Clinic, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel. ml_pt_rs@netvision.net.il

Thescientificworldjournal
|December 13, 2006
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Assessing the Feasibility of the Hybrid Ecological Therapeutic Intervention (HEI) for Preschoolers with ASD.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Balance and Coordination Improvements in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Resulting from a Hydrotherapy Intervention.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

The Role of Capoeira in Improving Motor and Social Skills in Children with Autism.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

Effects of a Supervised-As-Needed Home Exercise Program on Scoliosis and Motor Function in Rett Syndrome: A Multiple-Baseline Study.

Journal of clinical medicine·2025
Same author

Barking Up the Wrong Tree-Motor-Sensory Elements as Prodrome in Autism.

Biomedicines·2024
Same author

Use of a low-tech tool in the improvement of social interaction of patients with Rett Syndrome: an observational study.

Frontiers in public health·2024

Rett syndrome (RS) is a rare neurological disorder primarily affecting females, causing significant developmental challenges. This review outlines essential intervention guidelines for improving the well-being and functional status of individuals with RS.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Rett syndrome (RS) is a significant cause of neurological dysfunction in females.
  • Individuals with RS experience diverse neurological and orthopedic challenges requiring lifelong intensive therapy.
  • Patient well-being and function are closely linked to therapeutic intervention and compliance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common intervention approaches for Rett syndrome.
  • To provide basic guidelines for individualized intervention strategies in RS.
  • To emphasize the importance of tailored therapy for functional gains in RS patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common intervention approaches for Rett syndrome.
  • Synthesis of clinical experience from the author and colleagues.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Development of foundational guidelines for individualized intervention.

    • Main Results:

    • Common intervention strategies for RS were reviewed.
    • Guidelines for individualized intervention were established.
    • The critical role of personalized therapy in functional development was highlighted.

    Conclusions:

    • Individualized intervention is fundamental for progress in Rett syndrome.
    • Effective management of RS requires a comprehensive and tailored therapeutic program.
    • Clinical experience provides valuable insights for guiding RS interventions.