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Take a look around! We have a ton to share with you! (and please share with us!). Everything here is hopefully something that will help your little girl fight a stronger fight against Rett Syndrome. Check out our product reviews, tips from other families, and even our own little Rett-"bay" where you can find/sell/donate used items.

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Rett Girl! is only a referral site. Proceed with caution before purchasing an item, trying a new therapy or any of the tips recommended by our users on this site. Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc. is not liable for unsatisfactory or harmful outcomes. Especially in referrals involving diet, supplements or therapy, please check with your doctor before proceeding.

Light Therapy – Omega Full-Spectrum Light

For mother and daughter this winter!

$39.95

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Experience the powerful healing of 10,000-lux light therapy with this safe, soothing, and measurably effective light therapy system. The Omega Sunlight 365 is our latest and bestselling SAD light. It will help fight the winter blues in as little as 15 minutes a day. The Omega Sunlight [...]

Doorway Platform Swing

Perfect for using prior to starting any activity with your child to help ease their sensory load. Swing for a while and then move on to your task so your child can better focus. Beautifully designed and well made platform swings perfect for challenging balance and postural adjustments. Children can lie in prone or sit [...]

Swim-Sters Swim Diapers

Size Chart
My Pool Pal Special Needs Swim-sters Swim Diaper

 
Size
Waist
Leg
Avg. Weight

XS
6/8
17-24″
11-17″
40 – 58 lbs

S
8/10
18-27″
12-18″
59 – 74 lbs

M
10/12
20-30″
13-19″
75 – 89 lbs

L
14/16
21-32″
14-20″
90 – 118 lbs

XL
18/20
22-34″
15-21″
119 – 141 lbs

XXL
Adult S
24-38″
17-23″
 

XXXL
Adult M
26-40″
19-25″
 

Swim-sters special needs swim diapers are perfect for anyone who requires a diaper while swimming. Plus, since they are designed to be worn discreetly under a swimsuit [...]

The Recycling OT

Barb is the author of The Recycling Occupational Therapist published by Pro-ed.Inc. and also sold at Therapro Inc. (Theraproducts.com) This is a guide to making activities for individuals with developmental disabilities. I am also the author of Still Giving Kisses: A Guide to Helping and Enjoying the Alzheimer’s Victim You Love. I wrote this book to [...]

Belly Bump Therapy Toy

Round and round and round you go

Where you’ll stop, no one knows! It looks like a giant red raspberry but once you get your arms and legs in there, you’re going to see how much fun is in store. The Belly Bump Ball is designed for belly-bumping and belly-laughing good times–crawl over it or [...]

Mini Massager

Our PT first introduced us to this Mini Massager in therapy. It is wonderful for relaxing those tight muscles in the back and shoulders without over stimulating your girl. We use it on her hands and feet when circulation is poor and the tootsies are getting cold.

Also available at Walmart and Walgreens

Wrist and Ankle Weights

Weights worn on the wrist or ankle can substantially increase muscle tone.  These weights are comfortable enough to wear during everyday activities and allow benefits throughout the day.  Some clients have also had success in reducing hand flapping through the use of wrist weights.
We ordered these weights shortly after ordering a weighted blanket from the same company. [...]

Quantum Body Fit Whole Body Vibration Plate

Submitted by: Terri Vejrosta

We have been using this for about two months. Our girl loves it and we love that it has handles, a timer and an exercise guide. It has many levels and the lowest is just right for her.
Improves digestion, blood flow and circulation: The simple motions of vibration therapy can increase blood [...]

More With Music – Music Therapy

“More with Music” is a site where parents, teachers, therapists and others can gather songs, ideas & resources to teach the children they live with and/or teach.
Amanda Ellis is a board-certified music therapist.

Conductive Education

From their website:

Conductive Education is a system of education for children and adults with physical and multiple disabilities originating from damage to the central nervous system. This system of education was pioneered in the 1940’s in Budapest, Hungary by Dr. Andras Peto (1893-1967).

Conductive Education seeks, through a holistic approach, to develop spontaneous and [...]

Whole Body Vibration Platform

Submitted by: Kelly Butler

This soloflex product gives  Brooklyn the opportunity to build strength in her muscles simply by standing on the board! It has also increased her balance a bit as well. I highly recommed this board for girls with low muscle tone!

Cuevas Medek Exercises

Submitted by: Ingrid Harding

A really amazing form of PT that originated in Chile. If you daughter is still small (say 40 pounds and under) this is amazing stuff to work their core and their balance. Check out the site for practitioners in your area. Most  are in the Northeast.

To get a sense of the therapy, [...]