Physical and mental health of mothers caring for a child with Rett syndrome

This study compared the behavior profile of cases in the Australian Rett Syndrome Database (ARSD) with those in a British study using the Rett Syndrome...

Authors:
Laurvick CL, Msall ME, Silburn S, Bower C, de Klerk N, Leonard H

Authors notes:
Pediatrics. 2006; 118(4):e1152-64

Keywords:
Physical, mental health, mothers, caring for a child, Rett syndrome

Abstract:
This study compared the behavior profile of cases in the Australian Rett Syndrome Database (ARSD) with those in a British study using the Rett Syndrome Behavior Questionnaire (RSBQ) and then examined behavioral patterns as measured by the RSBQ by genetic status.