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The fragile X syndrome–autism comorbidity


The fragile X syndrome–autism comorbidity: what do we really know?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common comorbid condition in people with fragile X syndrome (FXS). It has been assumed that ASD symptoms ...

Understanding Fragile X and Autism

Individuals with Fragile X syndrome (FXS) are frequently co-diagnosed with autism or autism spectrum disorder, and families and some professionals are often ...

The fragile X syndrome-autism comorbidity: what do we really know?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common comorbid condition in people with fragile X syndrome (FXS). It has been assumed that ASD symptoms ...

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder in Fragile X Syndrome

This document attempts to bring clarity to how the ASD diagnosis and FXS can overlap, and where they do not.

Autism spectrum disorder in females with fragile X syndrome

Whilst up to 60% of males with fragile X syndrome (FXS) meet criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the prevalence and nature of ASD ...

Do All People with Fragile X Syndrome Have Autism? - Healthline

ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that may involve a variety of challenges with communication, social interaction, and restrictive and ...

Autism Symptoms in Fragile X Syndrome - Sage Journals

Behavioral ASD symptoms in patients with FXS include impairments in social interaction and communication and restricted and repetitive behaviors ...

Fragile X is a common cause of autism and intellectual disability

Fragile X syndrome is also the most common known cause of autism or autism spectrum disorders. Even the vast majority of individuals who have fragile X syndrome ...

Heterogeneity in Fragile X Syndrome Highlights the Need ... - Frontiers

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most frequent monogenic cause of autism or intellectual disability, and research on its pathogenetic ...

Fragile X syndrome's link to autism, explained | The Transmitter

Fragile X syndrome is a leading genetic cause of autism. People who have either condition often share certain traits, such as difficulties in social situations.

Fragile X Syndrome Related Concerns - CDC

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavior challenges. People ...

Fragile X Syndrome (FXS): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment

Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited intellectual and developmental disability (IDD). It gets its name because when you look at the X ...

Fragile X symptoms don't add up to autism, studies suggest

Roughly one-third of children with fragile X syndrome also have an autism diagnosis. Studies published in the past few months, however, ...

ASD Comorbidity in Fragile X Syndrome: Symptom Profile and ...

This study was designed to (1) describe ASD symptoms in adolescent and young adult males with FXS (n = 44) and (2) evaluate the contributions to ASD severity.

7 Disorders Closely Related to Autism

Related Disorders · Williams Syndrome · Fragile X · Landau-Kleffner Syndrome · Prader-Willi Syndrome · Angelman Syndrome · Rett Syndrome · Tardive dyskinesia · Is it ...

Rates and predictors of co-occurring autism spectrum disorder in ...

Males with fragile X syndrome display many behavioral features of autism spectrum disorder. Despite this overlap, our understanding of ...

Fragile X Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of the Most ...

The key difference between the two disorders is that Fragile X is diagnosed by blood test and autism is diagnosed using a checklist of behaviors. Treatment of ...

The Psychiatric Presentation of Fragile X: Evolution of the Diagnosis ...

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the leading inherited cause of mental retardation and autism spectrum disorders worldwide.

Autism And Fragile X Syndrome

Autism is considered a common comorbid condition with Fragile X syndrome- it is estimated that he prevalence of ASD in Fragile X syndrome varies.

Similarities and Differences in Fragile X Syndrome and Autism

Most people have heard of autism, but many are not familiar with an associated disorder: Fragile X syndrome (FXS). Fragile X syndrome is the leading genetic ...