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Many of the behavior problems of both boys and girls with fragile X syndrome overlap with the pragmatic (conversational) difficulties they have in language. The poor eye contact and difficulty sustaining a conversation cause many ... How do sensory processing problems affect behavior for persons with fragile X syndrome?
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www.fragilex.org/html/behavior.htm
www.fragilex.org/html/behavior.htm
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The typical features of fragile X syndrome (FXS) i.e. hand biting, hand flapping, poor eye contact, shyness, and social anxiety are probably related to the sensory hyperarousal that has been documented by many investigators including Belser and Sudhalter (1995), Miller et al.
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fragilex.org/html/autism.htm
fragilex.org/html/autism.htm
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Joomla! - the dynamic portal engine and content management system ... Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited cause of mental impairment, affecting approximately 1 in 3,600 males and 1 in 4,000 to 6,000 females with the full mutation worldwide. It is estimated that 1 in 250 females and 1 in 700 males are carriers of...
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Fragile X syndrome is the most common genetically-inherited form of mental retardation currently known. In addition to intellectual disability, some individuals with Fragile X display common ... Another language-based behavior displayed by males with Fragile X is talking inappropriately and incessantly about one topic.
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www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/disorders/facts_about_frag...
www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/disorders/facts_about_fragile_x_syndrome.htm
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Eye contact is more aversive to a child with fragile X syndrome than to autistic students. Forced eye contact can trigger arousal and extreme discomfort which is expressed in hand flapping, perseverative speech, hand rubbing (sweaty palms), and aggressive behavior.
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www.schoolnurse.com/med_info/FragileX_syndrome.html
www.schoolnurse.com/med_info/FragileX_syndrome.html
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Hatton DD, Sideris J, Skinner M, et al. Autistic behavior in children with fragile X syndrome: prevalence, stability, and the impact of FMRP. Am J Med Genet A. Sep 1 2006;140(17):1804-13. [Medline].
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/943776-overview
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Fragile X syndrome is caused by an expansion mutation in the Fragile X mental retardation 1 (FMR1) gene located on the X chromosome. It characteristically leads to some degree of mental ... Treatment is supportive, requiring a multidisciplinary team and including anxiety-reducing measures, behavior modification,
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www.aafp.org/afp/20050701/111.html
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What is Fragile X syndrome (FXS)?; Fragile X syndrome (also called FXS) is the most common cause of inherited mental retardation. It is also the most common known cause of autism. ... More about behavior from the Fragile X Information Center. Who should have the FXS test?; Genetic testing is available to diagnose FXS and...
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www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/fragilex.htm
www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/fragilex.htm
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Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited mental retardation. A problem with a specific gene causes the disease. Normally, the gene makes a protein you need for brain development. But the mutation causes a person to make little ... Article: Social behavior phenotypes in fragile X syndrome, autism, and the...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/fragilexsyndrome.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/fragilexsyndrome.html
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