Rett Syndrome

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002503

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It provides information on the causes, incidence, risk factors, symptoms, signs and tests, support groups, prognosis, contacting a health care provider, and prevention related to Rett Syndrome.

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The information provided is current, informative, easily understandable, and factual. All hyperlinks worked well.

As this website is a government based website using information from a larger database, provides references, and is very informative, I would be comfortable using the material provided.

Asperger’s Syndrome

www.mayoclinic.com/health/aspergers-syndrome/DS00551

The content on this website was developed and edited by medical staff at the Mayo Clinic. It provides information on the definition, symptoms, causes, and risk factors of Asperger’s Syndrome, as well as tests and diagnosis, treatment and drugs, alternative medicine, and coping and support for families dealing with this disorder.

The section on Asperger’s Syndrome was updated on November 18, 2010. References are provided for each topic covered. There is no individual author noted but is “By Mayo Clinic Staff”. The information is current, informative, easily understandable, and factual, based on current literature. All hyperlinks worked well.

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As this website complies with the HONcode, was developed by a reputable institution, provides references, and is very informative, I would be comfortable using the material provided.

Tourette’s syndrome

www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tourette/detail_tourette.htm

The content of National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) website is in conjunction with the National Institute of Health (NIH); it was last updated on March 11, 2011. It provides a comprehensive list of contact information for each staff member, and their specialty.