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How to get active

Considering one’s own capacity, activity should be included into everyone’s daily routine to make sure these recommended levels of activity are being as closely met as possible, for everyone to secure the most benefits.

Planning opportunities for uptime

Embrace the potential of children with Rett Syndrome by exploring how to plan opportunities for uptime, maximizing their engagement and participation in meaningful activities.

Toolkit of uptime strategies

Learn about a practical toolkit of strategies to maximize uptime for children with Rett Syndrome, promoting engagement and facilitating meaningful activities.

How much activity is recommended?

Each family needs to select the appropriate types and levels of activity that suit their own individual needs and circumstances.

Caring for caregivers

When you build routines into your day to increase uptime, it doesn’t only affect the person with Rett syndrome; it affects the whole family.

Research on activity in Rett syndrome

Our research team have done 4 studies to find out how to increase activity in children and adults with Rett syndrome.

Participate in Research

AussieRett is the Australian Rett syndrome research study. We collect information on Australian individuals with Rett syndrome from both families and clinicians

Participate in AussieRett

AussieRett is the Australian Rett syndrome research study. We collect information on Australian individuals with Rett syndrome from both families and clinicians

Participate in InterRett / MECP2 Duplication Research

Through InterRett we collect information on individuals with Rett syndrome on a global level. If you are a participant you can complete your questionnaire here.

News & Events

Visit to Shenzhen, China

Helen and Jenny visited Shenzhen in the south of China twice during 2013 to talk with clinicians and families at the Shenzhen Children's Hospital.