Olivia's summer 2021

Olivia's summer 2021
This short video is about how we spent the summer 2021. There was a lot of interaction with nature and different animals as well as plenty of playtime and cuddles with the family.
From Rett Syndrom Research Trust
Rett Syndrome is a genetic neurodevelopmental disorder that predominately affects girls. Its symptoms strike typically between 12 to 18 months of age. The disorder is caused by random mutations in the MECP2 gene on the X chromosome. Rett Syndrome is devastating, as it deprives young children of speech, hand use, and normal movement, leaving many individuals without the ability to walk or communicate.
Rett syndrome was first identified by Andreas Rett who stated that:
“They feel all the love given to them. They have a great sensitivity for love. I am sure of this. There are many mysteries and one of them is the girls’* eyes. I tell all the parents to look at their eyes. The eyes are talking to them. I am sure the girls* understand everything but they can do nothing with the information.”
*at this time, only girls were thought to have Rett syndrome
If you would like to know more about Rett Syndrome and what support you can get or give please visit www.rettuk.org/ and reverserett.org/
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