Guide To The Symptoms Of Rett Syndrome

Abnormal Eye Movements

Most children with Rett syndrome grow without showing obvious symptoms for the first six months or so of their life, though it's common for changes to occur when children are between twelve and eighteen months old. These changes might progress slowly or happen suddenly. One of the potential symptoms is abnormal eye movements, which include blinking, intense staring, crossed eyes, and closing one eye at a time without any apparent reason. There are other abnormal behaviors and movements associated with Rett syndrome as well. A child's facial expressions may be odd and sudden. Children may also laugh for long periods with no outside cause, lick their hands, or compulsively grasp their clothing and hair.

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