Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Topic: Epilepsy: Incidence, Treatments & Research Speaker: Eric Marsch, MD, PhD, CHOP Click to View Video Read the Q&A

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

Topic: Gross Motor Skills, benefits of Environmental Enrichment Speaker: Jenny Downs, PhD Telethon Kids Institute, AU Click to View video

Topic: Siblings Unique Concerns, Unique Opportunities Speaker: Emily Holl, Director, Sibling Support Project Click to View Video

Topic: Newer Parents: Recommendations for a Healthier Start to Your Unexpected Journey Speaker: Tristen Dinkel, RN, DCH, Paige Nues, Sam Brant Click to View Recording

Topic: Rett Syndrome Research Outlook: 2019 & Beyond Speaker: Steve Kaminsky, PhD Click to View Recording

Topic: A Good Night’s Sleep To All Speaker: Dr. Daniel Glaze, TCH, BCM Click to View Recording

Topic: IEP Strategies for Successful Inclusion Speaker: Mickie McCool and Katie Busch Click to View Recording

Speakers: Jenny Downs, PhD, Michelle Stahlhut, PT, PhD, Theresa Bartolotta, PhD, Donna Witzleben Special Day/Time : Saturday, 11:00 AM EST Register

Topic: Nutrition Strategies for Rett Syndrome Speaker: Suzanne Geerts, MS, RD, LD UAB Register

Topic: Genetics of Rett Syndrome and the MECP2 Gene Speakers: Steve Skinner, MD and Hannah Warren, LMSW Register

Please join us Tuesday, September 10th at 1:00 pm eastern with Huda Y. Zoghbi, M.D., Director, Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital; Baylor College of Medicine as we journey from discovery of the Rett syndrome disease-causing MECP2 gene to where that discovery and subsequent learnings have taken us to today. This live webinar is intended to provide hope and inspiration to caregivers and families. Our goal is to help you frame our collective Hope for better treatments and ultimately a cure for Rett syndrome while empowering you with strategies in the here and now. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be plenty of time for write-in questions during the session. Visit www.rettsyndrome.org/RettEd for additional 2019 webinar topics, and to access recording links from past webinars and associated QA documents. RettEd is a monthly series featuring expert Speakers on Rett-related research and care topics, hosted by Rettsyndrome.org, to help pave your personal pathway to empowerment Registration & Information