[Language characterization in the X-fragile syndrome: a review study].
BACKGROUND
X-Fragile Syndrome.


OBJECTIVE
To compile information about the language, cognitive and behavior alterations in the X-Fragile Syndrome, using the results of previously published studies and to present the standardized instruments used as testing materials.


CONCLUSIONS
studies used formal and informal testing to assess language. The results present variability regarding the linguistic deficits, which are influenced by the level of the cognitive deficit and behavior alterations. Alterations of the oral praxes and of speech articulation are also expected.
Ferreira
Grace Cristina
GC
Departamento de Educação Especial da Universidade Estadual de São Paulo - Marília, São Paulo. gracecf@uol.com.br
Lamônica
Dionísia Aparecida Cusin
DA
D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D005600:Fragile X Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D007806:Language Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D007807:Language Tests; D010700:Phonetics