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Sep 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Date: Tuesday, September 10th Time: 4-5 pm ET INFORMATION & REGISTRATION Transitioning with Confidence: Enhancing Communication in Academic Settings The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) invites you to this live RettEd session focusing on supporting students’ communication needs during school transitions. During this webinar, Emily Cleer Estades, a licensed SLP and mother to a 24-year-old with Rett syndrome, will share her insights from both professional and personal perspectives. She will discuss challenges and successes, offering advice on advocating for students and ensuring successful IEP and transition meetings. Then, Andrea Etkie, also a licensed SLP and Rett syndrome researcher, will present evidence-based strategies and innovative approaches. She will emphasize the importance of including students in transition discussions to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met. This session aims to combine professional expertise with personal experience to enhance communication support during academic transitions for students of all ages with Rett syndrome, with emphasis on preparing for Adulthood Transition conversations that begin around age 14. Join us for an informative and engaging session! Thank you to our RettEd Empowerment Sponsors, presenting sponsor Acadia Pharmaceuticals and diamond sponsor Taysha Gene Therapies, for helping IRSF provide educational resources and support to families affected by Rett syndrome. Medical Disclaimer: All information, content, and material provided in this webcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Sep
21
Sat
Sep 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024 Time: 4-7 p.m. CT Location: Olathe Community Center (1205 E Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS 66061) Raise a glass to a Saturday well-spent! Join us for this FREE, family-friendly event in support of finding treatments and a cure for Rett syndrome. We will have 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, DJ, food truck, Dunk Tank, a kids' area with crafts, games, and face painting! INFORMATION & REGISTRATION Oct
2
Wed
RETT Syndrome Association of Australia is excited to announce the 9th World RETT Syndrome Congress. This will be held on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia on Wednesday the 2nd of October until Saturday the 5th of October 2024. MORE INFORMATION Nov
16
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Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET (registration opens at 8:00a) Location: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Our RettEd Days are for everyone wanting to connect with experts in the field of Rett syndrome especially families, caregivers, educators, clinicians, and therapists. Participants will enjoy a rich and informative day of topics and discussions covering research updates, medical and therapeutic intervention strategies, communication strategies, and more. LEARN MORE & REGISTER Subscribe to filtered calendar