Fragile x is a spectrum disorder, so people can be affected severely or less so. Some people with full mutation fragile x are also diagnosed with autism. The fragile x causes intellectual disability, with special difficulties in sequencing and short term memory. Emotionally, fragile x causes anxiety. people with fragile x are often very social, but their condition interferences with their success.
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FRAGILE X SYNDROME
Synonyms:
Intellectual disability
Anxiety
Emotional difficulties/ impulsive
Types:
Full mutation
Carrier
Some people have heart issues
Treatments
Speech therapy
Occupational therapy
ABA behavioural therapy
Fragile X Syndrome stories
Views: 533 Aug 30, 2017, 9:22 AM by Kerry
When my son was 18 months old, it was decided that he was globally delayed in his development. After much therapy (speech and physio) at the age of 3 1/2 he was finally diagnosed with Fragile X.
A steep learning curve began. We were advised to c...
Views: 504 Aug 23, 2017, 1:22 PM by Lisa
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