The Ironies of Human Mind: A Case of Rett Syndrome
| Autor: | Sayan Chattopadhyay, Rachita Arora |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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Occupational therapy
medicine.medical_specialty media_common.quotation_subject stereotypic hand movements Rett syndrome Case Report Neurological disorder Oral hygiene Occupational Therapy Behavior Therapy Intellectual Disability Intellectual disability Rett Syndrome stereotypic hand movements behavior therapy medicine Rett Syndrome Humans Girl Psychiatry Physical Therapy Modalities media_common business.industry Diagnosis Oral Stereotypic hand movements General Medicine medicine.disease Hand behavior therapy Child Preschool Female Psychology business Developmental regression |
| Zdroj: | Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences; Vol 24, No 2 (2014); 171-174 Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences; Vol. 24 No. 2 (2014); 171-174 |
| ISSN: | 1029-1857 |
| Popis: | Background: Rett Syndrome (RS) is a chromosome X-linked genetic neurological disorder characterized by developmental regression, particularly in relation to expressive language and use of the hands. It is also associated with profound mental retardation and almost exclusively affects females. Case Details: A four and a half year old girl reported to our dental OPD for a dental checkup. On complete examination, she was diagnosed to be suffering from Rett Syndrome. Preventive therapies and proper oral hygiene instructions were explained to her mother. Conclusion: Early diagnosis of such disorders is extremely important along with treatment of patients’ problems with love and care to prevent them from further pain and stress. Keyowrds : Rett Syndrome, stereotypic hand movements, behavior therapy. |
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