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
May
18
Sat
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
18
Thu
RettGetAway – Postponed
Jun 18 @ 12:00 am – Jun 21 @ 12:00 am

RettGetAway: Postponed

After much consideration, our RettGetAway committee has decided to postpone the June 2020 RettGetAway in San Diego. The health of our children is of utmost concern. Once it is deemed safe and sound to convene large groups in public spaces again, we will evaluate a future Rett GetAway. Many were working to create this ‘life without limits’ opportunity. A special thanks to the Kayla Mosca Foundation, Surfing Madonna, Surfin’ Fire, Merlin’s Magic Wand in association with Legoland San Diego, The Cassara Carlsbad by Hilton, our CA State Rep Sherri Brady, and ACADIA Pharmaceuticals. We hope that all of our families and partners emerge from this situation whole, intact, and able to plan an even more extraordinary RettGetAway! If you have made any travel bookings for the RettGetAway, we advise you to cancel them now while forgivable and with no penalty. Rettsyndrome.org will be returning the group Legoland tickets awarded by Merlin’s Magic Wand so that a future award can be made again to either our group or to individuals who may choose to apply at another time (they only allow one Magical Day Out per family, one time) We appreciate your understanding, and we hope that you all stay healthy and safe. Please direct any questions to Paige Nues at [email protected] or Jennifer Mosca at [email protected] LEARN MORE