Certain traits can create more difficult obstacles to overcome than others. Most cases of RSS occur sporadically with no previous family history. However, there are rare occurrences where RSS is present in more than one member of a family. There are several findings which indicate a possible location on a specific chromosome. However, there is no confirmation yet.
Most parents have trouble releasing themselves from guilt.
This is common. However, please try to ease your stress by understanding you are not responsible for the existence of RSS in your child. This brochure is for informational purposes only. Consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment. Some of the diagnoses are quite common while others are very rare.