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Rett Syndrome: Therapeutic Interventions

A new book, recommended by Kathy Hunter: Rett Syndrome: Therapeutic Interventions

RSRT Announces Latest Award Bringing 2011 Research Commitments to $3.6 million

RSRT Announces Latest Award Bringing 2011 Research Commitments to $3.6 million

Finding Good Apps for Children With Autism

Finding Good Apps for Children With Autism (NY Times)

Salk Institute - Press Releases - Rett syndrome mobilizes jumping genes in the brain

Dr Libby Caygill writing from Cambridge has drawn our attention to this interesting and exciting research.

A date for your diary

2012 Conference dates 12–14 May in Auckland.

  • Susan Norwell is to return with latest communication ideas
  • Specialists to answer your questions
  • Setting up a trust for your child

Start Strong

Rett NZ with various other organisations support IHC's Start Strong co-ordinated campaign to help children with disabilities from their earliest diagnosis.

New research

Research identifies a role for glia (a type of brain cell) in the progression of Rett Syndrome – read the press release and interview with the researchers

Fragile X and Rett Syndrome – Opposite Ends of the Bell Curve?

Fragile X and Rett Syndrome – Opposite Ends of the Bell Curve? – a conversation between two scientists leads to exciting new research...

Introducing Our Newest Rett NZ Ambassador, Mr Haemish Crawford

Mr Haemish Crawford, our new ambassador. Rett NZ is honoured to announce that Mr Haemish Crawford, one of New Zealand’s leading orthopaedic surgeons has agreed to become an ambassador for Rett NZ.

Haemish spoke to families at the Rotorua conference and has given so many of them comfort as they anticipate the scoliosis surgery for their daughters. Haemish believes there is an optimum time to halt the curvature of the spine. RettNZ acknowledges Haemish for his fine intelligence, his skills and his care in looking after their families.

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