Nov 7, 2013 · Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited intellectual and developmental disability (IDD). People with Fragile X syndrome may not have noticeable symptoms, or they can have more serious symptoms that range from learning disabilities to cognitive and behavior problems.

Aug 5, 2021 · People with Fragile X have some symptoms in common, including intellectual problems, physical features unique to this syndrome, behavioral challenges, speech and language problems, and sensory issues.

Aug 5, 2021 · The genetic disorder Fragile X syndrome, which results from mutations in a gene on the X chromosome, is the most commonly inherited form of developmental and intellectual disability. Fragile X Syndrome | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Aug 5, 2021 · Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited intellectual and developmental disability (IDD). People with Fragile X syndrome may not have noticeable symptoms, or they can have more serious symptoms that range from learning disabilities to cognitive and behavior problems.

Apr 25, 2022 · Fragile X results from a change or mutation in the Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein 1 (FMR1) gene, which is found on the X chromosome. The gene normally makes a protein, called FMRP, that is important for creating and maintaining connections between cells in the brain and nervous system.

Aug 5, 2021 · There is no single treatment for Fragile X syndrome, but there are treatments that help minimize the symptoms of the condition. Individuals with Fragile X who receive appropriate education, therapy services, and medications have the best chance of using all of their individual capabilities and skills.

May 7, 2012 · This study has the potential to distinguish specific behavioral, genetic, and neurobiological features that characterize infants with Fragile X syndrome as compared to infants at risk for autism without Fragile X syndrome and to those with typical development. 5. The Role of Maternal Autoimmune Disease in Fragile X Syndrome

Apr 25, 2022 · The number of repeats, also called the “size of the mutation,” affects the type of symptoms and how serious the symptoms of Fragile X syndrome will be. Inheriting Fragile X Syndrome. Fragile X syndrome is inherited, which means it is passed down from parents to children. Anyone with the FMR1 gene mutation can pass it to their children ...

If a healthcare provider suspects the child has Fragile X syndrome, he/she can refer parents to a clinical geneticist, who can perform a genetic test for Fragile X syndrome. 2 Citations National Fragile X Foundation.

May 18, 2012 · Treatment of fragile X- associated tremor ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) and related neurological problems. Clinical Interventions in Aging , 3, 251–262. National Fragile X Foundation (n.d.).