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Evaluation Tools Developed for Rett Syndrome

Rett syndrome (RTT) is a complex neurodevelopmental X-linked disorder associated with severe functional impairments and multiple comorbidities. There is wide variation in the clinical presentation, and because of its unique characteristics, several evaluation tools of clinical severity, behavior, and functional motor abilities have been proposed specifically for it.

Citation:
Lotan M, Downs J, Stahlhut M, Romano A. Evaluation Tools Developed for Rett Syndrome. Diagn. 2023;13(10)

Keywords:
Rett syndrome; behavior; clinical severity; functional abilities; measurement scale; physical activity

Abstract:
Rett syndrome (RTT) is a complex neurodevelopmental X-linked disorder associated with severe functional impairments and multiple comorbidities. There is wide variation in the clinical presentation, and because of its unique characteristics, several evaluation tools of clinical severity, behavior, and functional motor abilities have been proposed specifically for it.