Rett Syndrome is a genetic childhood neurological disorder that affects, almost exclusively, girls and women. It is characterized by an initial normal evolution followed by the loss of voluntary use of the hands, difficulty walking, and mental deterioration. Despite the difficulties resulting from the disorder’s symptoms, most individuals with Rett Syndrome live into adulthood.

New technologies are playing a fundamental role in improving the quality of life of these people and their families. By learning through communicators capable of tracking eye movements, they are able to express themselves, give opinions, move around in a digital environment and even establish their own tastes and preferences through home automation appliances. Organizations such as the Catalan Rett Syndrome Association guide, train and accompany families whose girls continue to speak to us through their gaze.