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Fragile X Syndrome

Fragile X Syndrome

What are reasons or indications that individuals should get tested for Fragile X?

How can Fragile X be diagnosed?

Does everyone with Fragile X syndrome have physical features?

Did I do anything to cause Fragile X?

What can I do if I think my patient/child/loved one might have Fragile X?

Why is Fragile X syndrome (FXS) more common in men?

What is the testing cost for Fragile X lab tests?

Do males and females have the same symptoms for Fragile X?

Does Fragile X Syndrome occur in males and females?

What are the signs somebody may have Fragile X Syndrome?

How can I get more involved in the Fragile X community?

What should I expect in terms of resources for the remainder of my child/loved one’s childhood, adolescents, and beyond?

What is the reporting time for Fragile X lab tests?

What are connective tissue problems?

Testing

What are the lab tests for Fragile X?

Newly Diagnosed

What do I do if I just found out my fetus has or could possibly have Fragile X syndrome?

What should I do if I know my child has Fragile X syndrome?

My child has Fragile X, what do I do?

Is there prenatal diagnosis for Fragile X?

What do some of the common acronyms mean?

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Treatments

Are there any treatments for Fragile X syndrome?

Is there any financial aid in order to travel to Fragile X clinics for families who are low-income?

Autism

Do people with both FXS and ASD face different challenges compared to people who only have FXS?

Are there major differences between someone living with Fragile X syndrome (FXS) versus both FXS and autism spectrum disorder?

How are Fragile X syndrome and autism spectrum disorder different?

Is there a list of treatments that my child with autism should receive?

How is autism spectrum disorder treated?

When will I know that my child has autism?

Will my child also have autism?

Is there a genetic component to autism, will my other children also have Fragile X syndrome

How is someone tested for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

What is autism spectrum disorder?

What percentage of children with autism are diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome (FXS)?

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Genetics

What is the gene responsible for Fragile X?

What is the prevalence of Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)?

How is the Fragile X genetic mutation passed on to the next generation?

Behavior

Tips for Teachers (and Others) Working With Pupils with Fragile X Syndrome

What are the most common behaviors for those with Fragile X syndrome (FXS)?