All of the following statements are true about Rett's syndrome except:
Loss of acquired motor skills between 5 to 48 months
Language impairment is a symptom
Poorly coordinated gait is commonly seen
Is more common in males
Rett's syndrome is more common in females. Rest of the statements are correct Rett's disorder (Rett's syndrome) Almost exclusively seen in Females Normal development till 5 months. Deceleration of head circumference (Microcephaly) * Loss of acquired hand skills and speech (Pincer grasp may be absent) *
Child Psychiatry