• What Is Rett Syndrome?

  • Sep 4 2024
  • Length: 49 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • Episode 40 titled "What Is Rett Syndrome?", has International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) Family & Community Engagement Manager, Samantha Brant, share her and her daughter Macy's story, along with valuable information about the syndrome.


    Episode Summary: This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion with Samantha Brant, a strong mother who helps raise funds and guide other parents through the Rett Syndrome journeys. Listen as Sam shares her and her daughter Macy's inspiring story of handling the challenges of Rett Syndrome.


    In this episode we discuss:

    • 00:26 - Introducing Samantha Brant
    • 01:36 - Reading Rett
    • 9:05 - Involvement with IRSF
    • 15:54 - What is it?
    • 19:02 - Common Symptoms
    • 23:00 - Atypical vs. Typical
    • 25:48 - Known Causes & Risk Factors
    • 28:46 - Caretaker Challenges
    • 34:06 - Grieving Journey
    • 39:21 - Options for Managing
    • 44:14 - Learning More
    • 48:09 - Conclusions

    Resources:

    • ⁠International Rett Syndrome Foundation
    • Raise a Glass Against Rett

    This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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