Retts syndrome

Question 1

Retts syndrome

what is it?

Answer 1

-Under the broad category of
pervasive developmental
disorders, together with the
autism spectrum disorders.
Repetitive stereotyped hand
movements, such as wringing
and/or repeatedly putting hands
into the mouth.

Question 2

Retts syndrome

splint

Answer 2

-Maintain the integrity of
the skin such as dynamic
elbow splints that inhibit a
hand to mouth pattern by
limiting full elbow flexion.