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Episode 62: Keys to the Rett Syndrome Communication Guidelines
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Length:
66 minutes
Released:
Mar 6, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Guest: Theresa Bartolotta, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Dr. Bartolotta provides her perspective as a mother of a daughter with Rett Syndrome and an SLP who has focused her career on helping people with Rett Syndrome and their families communicate. In this one-hour conversational audio course podcast, Theresa describes the genetic presentation, defining characteristics, typical progression of symptoms, and variability of Rett Syndrome. Next, she discusses challenges for SLPs working with individuals with Rett Syndrome and their families. Finally, Theresa outlines the Communication Guidelines published by the International Rett Syndrome Foundation for speech-language pathologists, which she co-authored. Theresa’s life experience, professional expertise, and engaging charisma make this an episode you won’t want to miss!
Released:
Mar 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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