[Behavioral characteristics of children with Fragile X syndrome].
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common form of inherited mental retardation in Israel. Children with FXS exhibit a unique behavior profile. In addition to mental impairment manifested by developmental, cognitive and motor delay, one third of the children also show autistic traits and other psychiatric characteristics. This review outlines the behavior difficulties presented by children with FXS. Understanding these characteristics will enable early diagnosis and a specific intervention, which will diminish the comorbidity of this syndrome and lead to improved function and learning.
Gabis
Lidia
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Child Development Center, Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel. gabis@post.tau.ac.il
Kesner
Yael
Y
D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior; D015897:Comorbidity; D005600:Fragile X Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007557:Israel / Q000453:epidemiology; D007858:Learning