Fragile X Syndrome : The Most Inherited Form Of Mental Retardation

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A) Similarities between the symptoms of Tay-Sachs and Fragile X as well as the treatments or interventions.

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At the age of 2 ½, Xavier was diagnosed with Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD). This initial diagnosis was difficult for Xavier’s mother, stating that at first she was in denial about his disorder. Then she had no choice but to accept it and move on in order to figure out how to handle his behaviors on a day to day basis. She claims that she grieved about the child she thought she had and about the milestones he wasn’t reaching like other children his age. This is an understandable initial reaction, considering she didn’t know much about the

Fragile X syndrome (FXS), often referred to as Martin-Bell syndrome, is an inherited genetic condition, associated with intellectual and emotional disabilities ranging from learning problems to mental retardation, and mood instability to autism, especially in boys. In addition to intellectual disability, there are distinguishing physical features as well, including elongated face, protruding ears and low muscle tone

What is Fragile X? “This is a genetic condition that causes learning disabilities, behavioral problems and many different physical characteristics”.

Research indicates that FXS is prevalent in one in every 4,000 people (Reiss & Hall, 2007). If parents or doctors suspect FXS, genetic tests can confirm the diagnosis (Sherman et al., 2005). There is not an established medication to treat FXS; however, some medications may lower comorbid symptoms (Reiss & Hall, 2007). Individuals with FXS generally have comorbid conditions; for example, they may have attention problems, intellectual disabilities, or autism spectrum disorder (Bailey et al., 2008). Therefore, education interventions may be aimed at treated the associated factors (Hall et al.,

Fragile X Syndrome is a genetic disorder in a individual genes. It can causes mental retardation.

Most infants identified with FAS are microcephalic, hyperactive, and mentally retarded by age four to ten. This persistence of brain dysfunction is what causes the highest human and economic toll (2).

Fragile X Syndrome was identified in the year 1991. This disability affects more males than females. Approximately 1 in 4,000 males are affected, however only 1 in 8,000 females are affected (Lombroso, 2003). Fragile X generates in the FMR1 gene. Fragile X is caused by an excessively repeating tri-nucleotide,

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Congratulation! You’re expecting a child! Both you and your partner are thrilled that you got a child, but until doctor say you that your child has Fragile X Syndrome. Fragile X syndrome the disease that was passed down from your parents to children through their genes. However, it’s causes logical and developmental disabilities.

This research suggests that an approach to care should be the same as for chronic illness, and ongoing intervention is important (Strine, Lesesne, Okoro, McGuire, Chapman, Balluz, & Mokdad, 2007). This disorder has an effect on many aspects of life for the patient, which include, trouble in school and academically, problems with social skills, and a difficult relationship between the parent and child (Weiss & Murray,

Fragile X syndrome, also called Martin- Bell syndrome or Marker X syndrome is an incurable genetic condition characterized by inherited mental retardation, intellectual disability and learning disabilities. This is considered the second most common cause of genetically associated mental deficiencies, after trisomy 21. A notable feature of this disorder is that the penetrance shows an increase tendency with passing generations. Although this genetic disorder is incurable, life expectancy is not affected in people with fragile X syndrome because there are usually no-life threatening health issues associated with this disorder. Fragile X syndrome is predominant in boys who present with some level of intellectual disability than in girls who may present only with some learning disability. Per statistics from www.emedicine.medscape.com, conservative estimates are that fragile X syndrome affects about 1 in 2500 -4000 males and 1 in 7000 – 8000 females. It also stated that the prevalence of female carrier status has been estimated to be as high as 1 in 130 – 250 population, the prevalence of male carrier status is estimated to be 1 in 250 – 800 population.

According to the World Health Organization, a disability is “any restriction or lack (resulting from any impairment) of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being” (WHO). Although one may have a disability, they should not be stopped or told they cannot do something due to their disability. Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is one of the most common learning disabilities that cause social and behavioral problems (Dew-Hughes, 2003). Every child deserves the same opportunities and experiences, which is why students who have Fragile X syndrome or any other disability should be included in the Physical Education. When including and working with a child who has FXS one should be aware of the history