A multidisciplinary approach to the management of individuals with fragile X syndrome

ALANAY Y., Unal F., Turanli G., Alikasifoglu M., Alehan D., Akyol U., ...More

JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH, vol.51, pp.151-161, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 51
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2006.00942.x
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.151-161
  • Keywords: fragile X, intellectual disability, multidisciplinary approach, EEG FINDINGS, EPILEPSY, BEHAVIOR, CHILDREN, MALES, ATTENTION, DEFICITS, AUTISM, BOYS
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common inherited form of intellectual disability. Since the identification of the responsible gene (FMR1) and its protein (FMRP), there has been enormous progress in both clinical and pathogenetic research on the neurobehavioural aspects of the condition. However, studies regarding other medical problems anticipated in individuals with FXS are limited. A multidisciplinary study evaluating various causes of morbidity in the same group has not been published yet.