Behavioral characteristics of children with Fragile X syndrome

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common form of inherited mental retardation in Israel. Children with FXS exhibit a unique behavior profile. In addition to mental impairment manifested by developmental, cognitive and motor delay, one third of the children also show autistic traits and other psyc...

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Published inהרפואה Vol. 146; no. 6; p. 469
Main Authors Gabis, Lidia, Kesner, Yael
Format Journal Article
LanguageHebrew
Published Israel 01.06.2007
Subjects
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - epidemiology
Child
Child Behavior
Comorbidity
Fragile X Syndrome - complications
Fragile X Syndrome - epidemiology
Fragile X Syndrome - psychology
Humans
Incidence
Israel - epidemiology
Learning
Israel
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Summary:Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common form of inherited mental retardation in Israel. Children with FXS exhibit a unique behavior profile. In addition to mental impairment manifested by developmental, cognitive and motor delay, one third of the children also show autistic traits and other psychiatric characteristics. This review outlines the behavior difficulties presented by children with FXS. Understanding these characteristics will enable early diagnosis and a specific intervention, which will diminish the comorbidity of this syndrome and lead to improved function and learning.
ISSN:0017-7768