| דף הבית >> English | Rett Syndrome - Media campaign in Israel.
Rett Syndrome is the most physically disabling of the autism spectrum disorders and is diagnosed
almost exclusively in girls.It is caused by a sporadic genetic mutation.
Rett Syndrome strikes randomly - all expectant parents are at equal risk for having a child
with the disorder. After a seemingly normal first year of life the brutal deterioration begins.
In spite of severe disability, the girls enjoy social interactions and can often communicate
through body language and their expressive eyes.
They are affectionately referred to as “Silent Angels”.
Last year, an unexpected breakthrough was achieved -
scientists were able to completely reverse Rett symptoms in an animal model of the disorder.
This scientific breakthrough was included among the top ten most important discoveries of 2007.
In addition, researchers are confident that finding the cure for Rett Syndrome will substantially
accelerate research into related diseases such as Autism, Schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease and more.
in order to raise money for the research to find a cure for Rett Syndrome.
2. View the TV-promo as broadcasted in the leading TV channels in Israel -
To get further info please contact -
Sigal Hertz-Tirosh
For Donations please contact -
Merav Shachar
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