Events

Jan
30
Tue
“What is Rett Syndrome?”… the Diagnosis, the Symptoms, the Natural History, and Best Care Interventions Today
Jan 30 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: "What is Rett Syndrome?"... the Diagnosis, the Symptoms, the Natural History, and Best Care Interventions Today Speaker: Alan Percy, MD, UAB  Click to View Video  Read the Q&A
Feb
13
Tue
Respiratory Issues in Rett Syndrome, esp during cold and flu season
Feb 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Respiratory Issues in Rett Syndrome, esp during cold and flu season Speaker: Marianna Sockrider, MD, DrPH, AE-C, TCH Click to View Video Read the Q&A
Mar
13
Tue
Puberty and Adulthood: Information for moms, dads, everyone!
Mar 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Puberty and Adulthood: Information for moms, dads, everyone! Speaker: Jane Lane, RN, UAB Click to View Video Audience questions are all addressed by our Speaker within the recording
Apr
10
Tue
Common GI Issues in Rett syndrome, How to Intervene and Clinical Research Outlook
Apr 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Common GI Issues in Rett syndrome, How to Intervene and Clinical Research Outlook Speaker: Dr. K Motil, BCM, Texas Children's Hospital Click to View Video Audience questions are all addressed by our Speaker within the recording
May
8
Tue
IEP: Strategies for Rett Success
May 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: IEP: Strategies for Rett Success Speaker: Valerie Owen, PhD Click to View Video (you will be prompted to submit a registration form to view the video) Audience questions are all addressed by our Speaker within the recording
Jul
10
Tue
Communication- Making it Count
Jul 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Communication- Making it Count Speaker: Judy Lariviere, M.Ed.,OTR/L, UCSF Click to View Video (you will be prompted to submit a registration form to view the video) Audience questions are all addressed by our Speaker within the recording
Aug
7
Tue
U.S.-Russia Rett syndrome Cultural Exchange
Aug 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: U.S.-Russia Rett syndrome Cultural Exchange Speaker: Olga Timutsa, President, Rett Syndrome Association of Russia, Mother to Katerina Olga Timutsa will be visiting the U.S. as a guest of Rettsyndrome.org for a cultural exchange focused on diagnosis, care, and life for children and adults with Rett syndrome and their families. Hear Olga share about life in Russia with Rett syndrome and how our research and efforts have a global impact. Click Here to View Video
Aug
14
Tue
Understanding Autonomic Dysfunction in Rett Syndrome
Aug 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Understanding Autonomic Dysfunction in Rett Syndrome Speaker: Jeff Neul, MD, PhD, Vanderbilt University Click to View Video (you will be prompted to submit a registration form to view the video) Audience questions are all addressed by our Speaker within the recording
Sep
11
Tue
Epilepsy: Incidence, Treatments & Research
Sep 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Epilepsy: Incidence, Treatments & Research Speaker: Eric Marsch, MD, PhD, CHOP Click to View Video Read the Q&A
Oct
9
Tue
Planning for a Protected Tomorrow with Special Update on ABLE Accounts
Oct 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Planning for a Protected Tomorrow with Special Update on ABLE Accounts Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, CFP, Protected Tomorrows, Inc Click to View Video  Read the Q&A
Nov
13
Tue
Gross Motor Skills, benefits of Environmental Enrichment
Nov 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Gross Motor Skills, benefits of Environmental Enrichment Speaker: Jenny Downs, PhD Telethon Kids Institute, AU Click to View video
Dec
11
Tue
Siblings Unique Concerns, Unique Opportunities
Dec 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Siblings Unique Concerns, Unique Opportunities Speaker: Emily Holl, Director, Sibling Support Project Click to View Video
Apr
12
Fri
Rett Spectrum 2nd Annual Family Education Symposium
Apr 12 all-day
Apr
27
Sat
Midwest Rett Syndrome Foundation Education Day
Apr 27 all-day
Hosted with Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare Rett Syndrome Services Clinic - St. Paul, MN (Regional Association Partner)
May
18
Sat
Philadelphia Ed Day
May 18 all-day
Sesame Place Dinner & Park @ Sesame Place
May 18 – May 19 all-day
Sesame Place Dinner & Park @ Sesame Place

Enjoy an accessible family friendly park for 2 days with a private dinner on Saturday. Tickets are $50/person; this is at least a $70 savings! Plan your Accessible Seasame Place Day!

Dinner:

Date: Saturday, May 18 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Where: Abby's Garden Grille After 5:30 pm parking is free Tickets must be pre-purchased by Wednesday, May 8th 2019 and are non-refundable. Tickets include: Private after-hours dinner with a Sesame character appearance, and 2-day park passes to be used on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th. The park is less than a mile away from the Rett Ed Day at Sheraton Bucks County. Parking at Sesame Place is $27 or $23 based on the lot. The Sheraton offers free parking and free non-ADA shuttle. For more information contact Paige Nues [email protected] or with questions to Erin Cassano (local Rett parent) [email protected]  
Jun
11
Tue
Nutrition Strategies for Rett Syndrome
Jun 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Nutrition Strategies for Rett Syndrome Speaker: Suzanne Geerts, MS, RD, LD UAB Register
Jun
22
Sat
Rettsyndrome.org Boston Ed Day
Jun 22 all-day
Rettsyndrome.org Ed Day hosted by TBD – Boston, MA
Jul
20
Sat
Rettsyndrome.org Bay Area Ed Day @ Camp Arroyo
Jul 20 all-day

Hosted by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Katie’s Clinic for Rett and Related Disorders, a Rettsyndrome.org Clinical Research Center of Excellence

Intended for anyone wanting to connect on issues important to Rett syndrome families, especially clinical trial information and emphasis on the enriched environment. Attendees will enjoy a fun camp-style day of discussion and “living education” activities that will cover: research updates, medical and therapeutic interventions, and communication strategies.

WHEN | Saturday, July 20, 2019

WHERE | Camp Arroyo, 5555 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550

TIME | 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. (please arrive at 8:30a.m.)

Fee: $10/per person. Diagnosed children are FREE.

Includes: Presentations, hands-on activities and demonstrations, interactive panel discussion, continental breakfast and lunch. We will have an onsite photographer for family portraits for RSO awareness and education materials. If you choose to participate, photos will be shared with you at no charge. REGISTER NOW!  
Aug
2
Fri
Northwest Rett Syndrome Foundation Education Day @ Best Western Plus- Hood River Inn
Aug 2 @ 9:00 am – Aug 4 @ 12:00 pm
2019 Family Conference of the Northwest Rett Syndrome Association
Nov
2
Sat
URMC Rett Syndrome Family Education Day @ University of Rochester Medical Center
Nov 2 @ 8:00 am
$10 registration fee per family including conference, breakfast and lunch. Families and caregivers: don't miss the opportunity to hear from leading doctors, researchers and service professionals in the Rett Syndrome field. Information & Registration For more information, email: delmonte.urmc.edu or [email protected]
Jan
7
Tue
RettEd in Spanish: ¿Qué es el síndrome de Rett?
Jan 7 @ 1:00 pm
Please join us Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 1:00 pm eastern for a presentation in Spanish from our bilingual Rett syndrome expert neurologist Dr. Mario Petersen, Section Chief, Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics and Endowed Chair, The Gerber Center for Infant Development and Nutrition, at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, and recent past Medical Director of the Rett Syndrome clinic at Oregon Health Sciences University. We will discuss ¿Qué es el síndrome de Rett? This will be valuable for your Spanish-speaking loved ones who want to better understand Rett syndrome. RettEd Webinars are a free resource designed to empower families affected by Rett syndrome and their care teams. Register Today
Feb
11
Tue
RettEd: Gene Therapy CRISPR/Cas9 Potential for Rett Syndrome
Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm
Dr. Kyle Fink and Dr. Dominique Pichard explore the use of CRISPR/Cas9 technologies for gene therapy in Rett syndrome research. This live webcast will be especially helpful to caregivers trying to understand the current state of this research and where we are headed. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be time for questions. Dr. Fink is a gene therapy neuro-scientist at UC Davis in San Diego. Dr. Pichard is Rettsyndrome.org's Chief Science Officer Visit our Education page for upcoming 2020 webcast topics, and to access recording links from past webcast and associated QA documents. Register Today
Mar
10
Tue
RettEd: Walking and Rett Syndrome feat. Dr. Meir Lotan
Mar 10 @ 1:00 pm
Dr. Meir Lotan is studying the effectiveness of home-based programs to enhance the functional abilities of girls with Rett syndrome. Dr. Lotan is an internationally renowned Rett syndrome physical therapist, author, and clinical researcher from the School of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel. We will discuss movement and orthopedic issues in Rett syndrome, how and when these typically occur, and what we can do about it. We will also discuss walking and ambulation across the lifespan, as well as effective strategies at home. Submit your questions or comments when you register. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be plenty of time for write-in questions during the session. RettEd Webinars are a free resource designed to empower families affected by Rett syndrome and their care teams. Register Today
Apr
23
Thu
RettEd: What’s Going Right in Their Brain? Maximizing Neuroplasticity in Therapies
Apr 23 @ 1:00 pm
SPECIAL DAY: THURSDAY – The neuro-anatomy and circuitry assets of our children with Rett syndrome can change over time. Dr. Diener will explain how children can benefit from a well-developed, enriched therapy program. Dr. Diener will also share about her research project on understanding how Virtual Reality technology plays a productive role in OT and functional hand use. Presenter bio: Dr. Pam Diener is a highly respected neuroscientist and clinical researcher. Registration & Information