10/01/2025
October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. đź’ś
Rett syndrome is a rare and devastating neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts nearly every aspect of an individual’s life. It is caused by a spontaneous pathogenic variant—or mutation—on a gene called MECP2 that is located on the X chromosome. This gene is important for brain development and for activating and deactivating other gene functions, so when the MECP2 gene does not function properly, it causes issues throughout the entire body.
Every individual with Rett is unique, and so are their symptoms, which can include near-constant repetitive hand movements, seizures, scoliosis, digestive problems, and breathing issues. Though Rett occurs most often in females (approximately 1 in 10,000 births), boys can have Rett too.
This October, we need your help to raise awareness and critical funds in our fight against . Learn more and get started today at https://www.rettsyndrome.org/get-involved/raise-awareness/.
