# How is Rett Syndrome supported through therapy?

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Rett syndrome is supported through an early, coordinated therapy team: physiotherapy to protect mobility and prevent scoliosis, occupational therapy for hand use and daily living, and speech therapy focused on eye-gaze and AAC, alongside paediatric medical follow-up. A clinical plan and AbilityScore® are formed only at a Pinnacle centre under clinician care.

*A Rett syndrome journey changes course over time — and at every stage, thoughtful therapy protects skills, comfort and connection.*

## In short
Rett syndrome is supported through a **coordinated, lifelong therapy team** that protects movement, communication, hand use and comfort while honouring your child's awareness and personality. The pillars are **physiotherapy** (to maintain mobility and prevent scoliosis and contractures), **occupational therapy** (for hand function and daily living), **speech and language therapy** (especially eye-gaze and other augmentative communication, since many girls understand far more than they can show), and close **paediatric medical follow-up** for breathing, seizures and bone health. Started early and woven into daily life, this team helps your child stay engaged, comfortable and connected.

## The therapies that help
- **Physiotherapy** — central to Rett support: maintains walking and standing where possible, manages low or changing tone, and works to slow scoliosis and joint tightening. Regular movement and positioning matter every day.
- **Occupational therapy** — addresses the characteristic loss of purposeful hand use and repetitive hand movements, supports feeding, seating and daily routines, and finds creative ways to keep hands functional.
- **Speech and language therapy** — communication is often the heart of the plan. Many girls with Rett syndrome have rich receptive understanding, so therapists build **eye-gaze technology and AAC** to give a reliable voice and choice.
- **Medical and allied follow-up** — coordinated care for breathing irregularities, possible seizures, gut and feeding needs, sleep and bone health keeps your child comfortable so therapy can do its work.

The aim is never to "undo" Rett syndrome but to preserve abilities, prevent secondary complications, and keep your child reaching, choosing and communicating in the way that suits her best.

## The Pinnacle way
AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional — never from an app or online form. From there your child receives a precise [ability profile](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated) and a coordinated plan across our [occupational therapy](https://www.pinnacleblooms.org/best-occupational-therapy-center-india-proven-improvement-rate) and [speech therapy](https://www.pinnacleblooms.org/top-speech-therapy-center-india-proven-improvement-rate) programmes. Learn more about [Rett syndrome](/rett-syndrome) and how support is shaped to each stage of your child's journey.

## Trusted sources
WHO ICD-11 (LD90.0, Rett syndrome); American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org) on coordinated developmental care; ASHA on augmentative and alternative communication.

**Next step —** Ready to build the right team around your child? [Book a developmental assessment with a Pinnacle clinician](https://www.pinnacleblooms.org/best-occupational-therapy-center-india-proven-improvement-rate).

This is general information, not a diagnosis — individual assessment and diagnosis require an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

## Sources
- WHO ICD-11 — Rett syndrome (LD90.0): https://icd.who.int/
- American Academy of Pediatrics — HealthyChildren.org: https://www.healthychildren.org/
- ASHA — Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): https://www.asha.org/

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### At home & in everyday life
- How can I support my child with Rett Syndrome at home?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-can-i-support-my-child-with-rett-syndrome-at-home