Fragile X syndrome
Pablo Mandujano
Overview
Fragile X Syndrome is one of the most common forms of retardation also makes people have behavioral and emotional difficulties and characteristic physical traits like a narrow face, and big ears
Inherited
Can be inherited if parents had mutations known as cgg triplet repeat and inherited in an x linked dominant pattern
Research
There is a new found way to delay the developement and is possible that a treatment can be found to help the nerve cells develop back to normal
Symptoms
Everyone with fragile x syndrome symptoms are different but are milder in females, when children start going through puberty some will develope certain physical features like a narrow face and large head, also may become aggressive, anxious, and afraid in new situations
Tests and Treatment
There is no treatment for fragile x syndrome but here is supportive therapy that includes medication for behavioral issues and special education