Ontario RETT SYNDROME Association

Clinic Services

The Rett Syndrome Clinic provides diagnostic expertise and clinical care to children, youth and adults*, as well as to their families.

In addition to evaluating the possibility of a diagnosis of Rett Syndrome, we provide medical management of neurological issues in patients with typical and atypical Rett Syndrome (i.e., seizures, contractures, sleep disorders,
dystonia).

The clinic is a teaching venue for students and resident physicians. It is also a focus for clinical research in Rett Syndrome (e.g. multicenter drug trials).

Patients under the age of 18, are primarily seen by the neurologist, with consultations to other services such as gastroenterology, bone health, orthopedics, cardiology, etc. Where possible, particularly for patients coming from outside Ottawa, appointments with other medical services are made on the same day as the Rett Syndrome Clinic is held.

*Patients over age 18 are seen on a consultation basis, with written recommendations made to the referring physician concerning future tests, suggested sub-specialist consultations and treatment options.