Thursday, October 15, 2009

RETT'S SYNDROME

Cathy kisses her daughter, Sophie on the forehead during the OMF photoshoot on March 2009.

Rett's syndrome is a unique developmental disorder created from a genetic mutation on the X chromosome that is first recognized in infancy and seen almost always in girls.

Rett syndrome causes problems in brain function that are responsible for cognitive, sensory, emotional, motor and autonomic function. These can include learning, speech, sensory sensations, mood, movement, breathing, cardiac function, and even chewing, swallowing, and digestion.

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