Genetics
This chromosome carries the FMR1 gene linked to Fragile X Syndrome.
What is the X chromosome?
Many people with Fragile X experience challenges with this type of learning.
What is intellectual disability?
Doctors use this type of test to confirm Fragile X Syndrome.
What is a genetic test?
This therapy helps improve communication skills.
What is speech therapy?
Fragile X Syndrome is the most common inherited cause of this condition.
What is intellectual disability?
Fragile X Syndrome is caused by a mutation in this gene.
What is the FMR1 gene?
This behavioral condition is commonly associated with Fragile X Syndrome.
What is autism spectrum disorder?
This healthcare professional often helps families understand inherited conditions.
What is a genetic counselor?
Occupational therapy can help improve these everyday abilities.
What are motor and daily living skills?
March 22 is recognized as this awareness day.
What is Fragile X Awareness Day?
These repeating DNA sequences become expanded in Fragile X Syndrome.
What are CGG repeats?
People with Fragile X may be sensitive to loud noises, bright lights, or touch; this is called this.
What is sensory sensitivity?
Fragile X is often diagnosed in childhood because of delays in these skills.
What are developmental skills?
Although there is no cure, this type of support helps people manage symptoms.
What is early intervention?
The syndrome was first identified in this decade.
What are the 1940s?
More than this number of CGG repeats usually causes full Fragile X Syndrome.
What is about 200 repeats?
Anxiety, hand flapping, and avoiding eye contact are examples of these.
What are behavioral symptoms?
Speech delays and trouble with this school-related skill may lead to testing.
What is learning?
Teachers may provide these personalized learning plans in school.
What are IEPs (Individualized Education Programs)?
Females with Fragile X may have milder symptoms because they have two of these chromosomes.
What are X chromosomes?
Fragile X Syndrome is inherited in this pattern.
What is X-linked inheritance?
Males are often more severely affected because they have only one of these chromosomes.
What is the X chromosome?
This term describes someone who has the mutation but may not show full symptoms.
What is a carrier?
Counseling and behavioral therapy can help manage this common emotional challenge.
What is anxiety?
Researchers study Fragile X to better understand learning, behavior, and this organ.
What is the brain?