TY  - JOUR
AU  - Passaro, Anna
AU  - Zullo, Antonio
AU  - Di Gioia, Mariacarla
AU  - Curcio, Enza
AU  - Stasolla, Fabrizio
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/07/05
TI  - A Narrative Review on the Use of Eye-Tracking in Rett Syndrome: Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment
JO  - OBM Genetics
SP  - 250
VL  - 08
IS  - 03
AB  - Rett syndrome (RTT) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder primarily affecting females, characterized by a spectrum of debilitating symptoms that impact neurological, cognitive, and motor functions. Eye-tracking technology (ETT) has emerged as a prominent tool in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, particularly for neurological patients with motor and verbal impairments. This narrative review aimed to evaluate studies conducted on the use of ETT to improve cognitive abilities in girls with RTT and to examine its potential application. A review of the most recent empirical evidences was conducted. Some relevant contributions were highlighted and some useful ideas were detailed. Guidelines for research and practice were argued. The analyzed data demonstrated ETT's effectiveness in improving cognitive abilities in girls with RTT. ETT may be helpful in enhancing cognitive functioning in RTT individuals.
SN  - 2577-5790
UR  - https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.genet.2403250
DO  - 10.21926/obm.genet.2403250
ID  - Passaro2024
ER  -