Rett University Launches New Course

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. - March 15, 2016 - PRLog -- Rett University announces a new course by Judy Lariviere, M.Ed, OTR/L and Assistive Technology Specialist:  Communicator 5- Setting Up, Customizing, and Communicating! - Part 1. Over the last several months, Lariviere has been hard at work on the development of the Communicator 5 course that provides step-by-step instructions on how best to set up and program content using the new Communicator 5 software. Included in this course are pre-programmed page sets that have been proven to work well with individuals with Rett Syndrome.

In June 2015, Tobii Dynavox launched the new Communicator 5 software for Tobii eyegaze devices including Tobii PCEye Go, Tobii I-Series or I-Series+ devices. In this course, Lariviere provides instructions for set up, best practices for customization of pages and page sets for individuals with Rett Syndrome plus strategies for getting them communicating. Included also are instructions on how to transition current users of Communicator 4 to Communicator 5 software as well as understanding the new functions available.

"Communicator 5 comes with some incredible improvements and enhancements from previous versions," explains Lariviere. "I've had the opportunity to really work inside Communicator 5 and learn the ins and outs while documenting these great improved functions for families and therapists so they can get the best out of the new software."

She shares, "I'm excited to be able to offer this great course to users all over the world. This course is designed to help people save time and hit the ground running."

Learn more about this course at http://www.RettUniversity.org.

About Rett Syndrome

Rett Syndrome is a severe neurological disorder that almost exclusively affects females. Every 90 minutes another little girl is born "normal," only to be robbed of her ability to speak, walk, crawl, and use her hands between the ages of 1 and 3. Complications include seizures, sudden death in their sleep and scoliosis.

Rett Syndrome is caused by a single spontaneous gene mutation that any baby girl has an equal chance of acquiring.  It is considered one of the most physically disabling neurological disorders and is as prevalent as Cystic Fibrosis, ALS and Huntington's Disease. There is no treatment, but in 2007 researchers proved in the lab that Rett Syndrome can be reversed, giving it the potential to be the first curable neurological disorder and playing a key role in understanding other neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, Schizophrenia and Parkinson's. For further information, visit www.rett-u.org or call 904.277.2628.

About Rett University

Rett University is an international e-learning platform designed for educators, therapists and families of Rett Syndrome students that allows experienced professionals to share cutting-edge knowledge and training on how to support and teach individuals with Rett Syndrome.

Rett University is co-founded by Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc. a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, raising awareness and funds for treatments and a cure for Rett Syndrome, and Susan Norwell, a world renowned Rett Syndrome education and communication specialist.  For further information, visit www.rett-u.org.