Making Sense of Multiple Diagnoses
Making Sense of Multiple Diagnoses By Brenda Finucane When it comes to diagnosing Fragile X syndrome (FXS), there is good news and bad news. The good news is that more children than ever are [...]
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder in Fragile X Syndrome
Consensus of the Fragile X Clinical & Research Consortium Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder in Fragile X Syndrome Reading Time: 59 min.—|—Last Updated: Dec 2020—|—First Published: Nov 2014—|—Download PDF [...]
Behavioral Issues in FXS+ASD
Thanks to FORWARD — the Fragile X Online Registry With Accessible Research Database — plus standardized clinician- and parent-reported data from 25 Fragile X clinics, we now have access to samples large enough to include a breakdown of findings by age groups.
FXS and ASD: Similar But Different
This discussion provides clinical perspectives on the behavioral differences between FXS and what are thought to be core features of autism. There is still much to be learned about identifying behaviors that suggest the presence or absence of ASD in FXS.
Adapting Autism Interventions for Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X experts Sarah K. Scharfenaker and Tracy Stackhouse discuss how to adapt autism interventions for those with Fragile X syndrome.