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Rett

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Can a Teenager with Rett Syndrome Learn to Live Independently?

Full unsupported independent living is uncommon with Rett Syndrome, but meaningful independence — choice-making, communication via AAC and eye-gaze, daily participation and supported living — is achievable and worth building. Communication tools and coordinated therapy unlock the most autonomy.

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How do I prepare my teenager with Rett Syndrome for adulthood?

Prepare a teenager with Rett Syndrome for adulthood by starting transition planning in the early teens across four pillars: paediatric-to-adult health and therapy continuity, protecting communication and choice-making, adult-sized equipment and daily-living support, and India's legal-financial scaffolding (guardianship, UDID, National Trust). Begin around age 13–14 with a coordinated team.

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What job or career options exist for an adult with Rett Syndrome?

Open employment is uncommon for adults with Rett syndrome, but meaningful participation is very achievable — built around reliable communication (AAC/eye-gaze), creative and sensory roles, inclusive day programmes and supported micro-tasks. The path starts with her strengths and preferences, not a fixed job title.

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