What is Asperger’s Syndrome? Asperger’s is a pervasive developmental disorder involving dysfunction of social skills and behaviors. Children with Asperger’s have an age-appropriate level of cognitive skills and speech skills. These children prefer to isolate themselves from others and usually have emotional behavior difficulties. Children with Asperger’s struggle with social interactions and cues and well […]
What is Rett’s Syndrome? Rett’s Syndrome is a neurogenetic developmental disorder caused by a mutation of the MECP2 gene (methyl CpG binding protein 2) on the X chromosome. Rett’s Syndrome is almost always seen in girls and is not inherited 99% of the time. Rett’s Syndrome affects language, social, motor and cognitive skills. Rett’s can […]
What is torticollis? Torticollis is when an infant has a twisted neck either through positioning in the womb or after birth. The infant prefers one side over the other and cannot willingly turn their head to the opposite directions. It is painful to the infant and can cause fussiness and discomfort. There is nothing to […]