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Baseline assessments included measures of attention, memory, and temporal sequencing, as well as gross, fine, and graphomotor abilities, evaluated using relevant GAIRS subscales (Global Assessment and Intervention Rating Scale). Nineteen patients were enrolled in an experimental group receiving specialized cognitive-motor training three times a week for two consecutive 5-week periods. A control group of 15 patients participated in standard educational activities without specific cognitive-motor intervention. Performance was evaluated at three time points: T0 (baseline), T1 (after 5\u202fweeks), and T2 (after an additional 5\u202fweeks). Results indicated significant improvements in both neuropsychological and motor functions in the experimental group, with gains observed at both T1 and T2. Notably, a strong and significant correlation emerged between improvements in motor and cognitive measures, underscoring the interdependence of these domains in neurodevelopmental conditions such as Rett Syndrome. 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