Informative Speech On Rett Syndrome
Name: Kimberly Staab
Specific Purpose: To Inform my audience about Rett Syndrome, the causes, and the cures.
Central Thesis Statement: What is Rett Syndrome? Today I would like to inform you of Rett Syndrome, the causes, and the Cures.
Method of Organization: Topical
Introduction
I. Attention Getter: When I was a child I never understood why people would stare at my sister when we were in public. That was until my mother told me that my sister, Susanna was different. She has Rett Syndrome. So many have asked me about this disease and today I would like to inform you about Rett Syndrome, the care of a person with Rett, and the cures.
II. My eldest sister, Susanna has Rett Syndrome. This topic hits home for me because of her, and I have been fascinated with …show more content…
More eye contact
2. May show more awareness to her surrounds such as people, places or things
3. Alertness
IV. The final stage, this stage begins when walking becomes hard and sometimes losses the ability to do so. Symptoms include:
i. Muscle loss and weakness ii. Scoliosis
What are the causes of Rett Syndrome?
I. Rett Syndrome is caused by a mutation in a gene. This gene is called MECP2. According to NIH, the gene controls the functions of many genes and is needed for brain development.
II. Rett is a genetic disorder but less than 1 percent of cases are inherited according to NIH website most cases of Rett are in fact random.
The possibilities of a cure?
I. While researches are still hard at work figuring out a way to cure this disease there are no known cures. But there treatments to help with some of the symptoms.
a. Treatments:
i. Help with feeding and diapering ii. Physical therapy to help prevent hand problems iii. Weight bearing exercise for those with scoliosis iv. Supplemental feedings can help with slowed growth
Conclusion
I. Rett Syndrome is a difficult disorder to understand I hope that I have given you sufficient information that you can go and share with people who have
Specific Purpose: To Inform my audience about Rett Syndrome, the causes, and the cures.
Central Thesis Statement: What is Rett Syndrome? Today I would like to inform you of Rett Syndrome, the causes, and the Cures.
Method of Organization: Topical
Introduction
I. Attention Getter: When I was a child I never understood why people would stare at my sister when we were in public. That was until my mother told me that my sister, Susanna was different. She has Rett Syndrome. So many have asked me about this disease and today I would like to inform you about Rett Syndrome, the care of a person with Rett, and the cures.
II. My eldest sister, Susanna has Rett Syndrome. This topic hits home for me because of her, and I have been fascinated with …show more content…
More eye contact
2. May show more awareness to her surrounds such as people, places or things
3. Alertness
IV. The final stage, this stage begins when walking becomes hard and sometimes losses the ability to do so. Symptoms include:
i. Muscle loss and weakness ii. Scoliosis
What are the causes of Rett Syndrome?
I. Rett Syndrome is caused by a mutation in a gene. This gene is called MECP2. According to NIH, the gene controls the functions of many genes and is needed for brain development.
II. Rett is a genetic disorder but less than 1 percent of cases are inherited according to NIH website most cases of Rett are in fact random.
The possibilities of a cure?
I. While researches are still hard at work figuring out a way to cure this disease there are no known cures. But there treatments to help with some of the symptoms.
a. Treatments:
i. Help with feeding and diapering ii. Physical therapy to help prevent hand problems iii. Weight bearing exercise for those with scoliosis iv. Supplemental feedings can help with slowed growth
Conclusion
I. Rett Syndrome is a difficult disorder to understand I hope that I have given you sufficient information that you can go and share with people who have