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Fragile X Syndrome

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Definition: Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), the most common cause of inherited mental impairment. This impairment can range from learning disabilities to more severe cognitive or intellectual disabilities. (Sometimes referred to as mental retardation.) FXS is the most common known cause of autism or "autistic-like" behaviors. Symptoms also can include characteristic physical and behavioral features and delays in speech and language development.


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3 Yr Old With Autism Fragile X Or ...?

My 3 yr old shows some signs of Autism or PDD-NOS but the developmental pediatrician does not think is autism or fragile x . He has a blood test for fragile x and we are waiting for the results. I still feel he is in the high functioning autism. He has good eye contact , but doesn't play with other children at a birthday party for ex he is watching them , he is not aloof ,but seems shy to interact. At home he plays well with siblings . He rarely answers or talks to strangers . He has 3-5 word...

A Few Months Ago I Passed Blood In My Stool. There Was Lots Of It, Red. Now, I Have Been Experiencing...?

something even weirder... when i go to the bathroom, all i have been able to pass is this greyish slimy, stick stuff, or clumps of what looks like flesh and blood to me. other times i get a pinkish creamy discharge from my backside, and i can not go regularly. i have a colonoscopy in 2 weeks, but anyone have any guesses? (no pain, and its not internal hemmroids) ...

Fragile X Diagnosis?

I have a nephew (my sister's son) who has Fragile X (and Autism) and I thought that it took several generations to pass on the mutated gene to where it becomes a full mutation. However, I just learned today by going to a genetic counselor that it doesn't necessarily take several generations. It could have started with my nephew, or with my sister (boys can only get it from mom), etc. So my question is: Does anyone have someone in their family diagnosed with Fragile X and did your family tr...

Can I Hear From Other Parents Of Autistic Children And Your Experiences, 21 Month Old Just Diagnosed.?

My 21 month old lost his speech, started lining up things all day, head banging and rocking and does not respond to name. He freaks out at loud sounds and will not go in the tub and he tantrums a lot. If you have an autistic child, can you tell me some of your experiences and therapies. We are starting ABA twice a day through the Early Intervention program. I still don't know where he is on the spectrum. They are already telling me the special school he would go to but I am wondering...

Can I Hear From Other Parents Of Autistic Children And Your Experiences, 21 Month Old Just Diagnosed.?

My 21 month old lost his speech, started lining up things all day, head banging and rocking and does not respond to name. He freaks out at loud sounds and will not go in the tub and he tantrums a lot. If you have an autistic child, can you tell me some of your experiences and therapies. We are starting ABA twice a day through the Early Intervention program. I still don't know where he is on the spectrum. They are already telling me the special school he would go to but I am wondering...

I Watching The News On Chris Beniot Dealth I Know People Have There Own Way Of Saying What Hppend?

what i want to know is there any current updates on the case I know they calling murder-suicide. any updates would be websites would also help ...