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Rett syndrome
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A progressive neurological disorder which mainly affects girls, causing seizures, mental retardation, and loss of muscle tone.

Rett Syndrome Research
Article summarizes some of the recent research on Rett syndrome. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.

International Rett Syndrome Organization
Offers information, latest research, email list, and the documentary "Silent Angels" with Julia Roberts.

Association Francaise du Syndrome de Rett
Information and links, in French.

Center for the Study of Autism
Concise information on the syndrome; can also order information packet.

Elternhilfe Rett-Syndrom (Germany)
Information and mailing list, in German.

Landsforeningen Rett Syndrom (Danish)
Information and resources in Danish.

NCBI: Rett Syndrome
Brief information from a genetic perspective, from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (U.S.).

NINDS: Rett Syndrome
Concise information from the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke (U.S.).

Rett Center (Swedish)
Information and resources in Swedish.

Rett Syndrome Association UK
Information, reading list, and links.

Rett Syndrome Europe
On the map of the world, click on a country for information and links to resources.

Rett Syndroom Netwerk Nederland
News and information in Dutch.

Sindrome de Rett en Espana
Information, research, reading list, in Spanish.

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