Fragile X Syndrome

The syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 3600 males and 1 in 4000 to 6000 females

males have only one copy of the X chromosome. Males who inherit the full mutation are expected to have mental impairment. A female's normal X chromosome may compensate for her chromosome with the fragile X gene mutation

Behavioral problems include attention deficit and hyperactivity at a young age. Some may show aggressive behavior in adulthood. Short attention span, poor eye contact, delayed and disordered speech and language, emotional instability

A fragile personality refers to an individual who exhibits heightened sensitivity to emotional stressors, criticism, or conflict. Such individuals may struggle with self-esteem, often feeling easily overwhelmed or hurt by external feedback or challenging situations. This fragility can lead to difficulties in relationships and a tendency to withdraw or react strongly to perceived threats. It’s important to approach fragile personalities with empathy and understanding to foster healthier interactions.

Fragile X syndrome can present itself in a myriad ofways. It is the most common-know cause of autism, but has also been known to cause many other mental and physical issues. A man with this syndrome may have a longer face, protruding ears, flat feet, larger testes, and low muscle tone. They may have problesm with social interaction, and as they grow older, increasing difficulty with learned tasks. They may also have trouble with math, anxiety, attention, and exectutive functions.

Fragile X is a genetic abnormality which is inherited and individuals therefore have the condition from birth, although, depending on the severity of the symptoms it is often undetected until early childhood. The average age of diagnosis is 8 years old. If however, parents are known to be carriers of Fragile X, the child may be given a blood test early on which is used to diagnose fragile x.

So little is known about autism and asperger's that we cannot answer this question.

Fragile X syndrome is caused by a mutation that prevents the Fragile X mental retardation (Fmr-1) gene from being transcribed. This gene is located on the X chromosome (the sex chromosome). Since males only carry one of these chromosomes, they are twice as likely to be affected by the mutation than females.

they mean you are probally getting older and you are more likely to break a bone due to a fall

Yes. It is found as a mutation on the X chromosome (a sex chromosome) so it is sex linked. The gene for Fragile X is carried on the X chromosome. Because both males (XY) and females (XX) have at least one X chromosome, both can pass on the mutated gene to their children.

Henry Ford was diagnosed with dyslexia when he was just a young child. There is no exact age on record pertaining to his diagnosis, but even though he had this learning disability, he is still known as a great visionary.

Fragile X syndrome, is a genetic syndrome which results in a spectrum of characteristic physical, intellectual, emotional and behavioral features which include an elongated face, large or protruding ears, flat feet,

Males and females can be carriers, male carriers can only pass on to their daughters, they will be carriers as well have a premutation. Females can pass on to their sons or daughters, they will have the premutation or the full mutation.

Silence duh!

Once the size of the premutation exceeds 230 repeats, it becomes a full mutation and the FMR-1 gene is disabled. Individuals who carry the full mutation may have fragile X syndrome

a leg lamp:) jkkk

dishes, lamp,pictures,tv,animal,eggs.:):)

Fragile x syndrome was first described in 1943 by J.Purdon Martin and Julia Bell whose family had eleven members with fragile x symptoms although they did not know the cause or have a name for the condition at this time. In 1969, Fragile x was first discovered under the microscope by a scientist called Herbert Lubs who discovered that one of the arms of the X chromosome in people with fragile x was constricted which gave it the appearance of being broken which is how the name 'fragile x' came about. In 1991 Verkerk identified the cause for transcriptional silencing of the gene Fmr-1, that encodes the protein FMRP.

You most likely won't die

Most people with fragile X live a normal life span, carriers are at a higher risk of having FXTAS when they are older which may in the end result in their demise. To learn more about Fragile X visit fragilex.org and fraxa.org, to learn more about FXTAS visit fxtas.org

Individuals who carry a fragile X premutation are at risk to have children or grandchildren with the condition. Female premutation carriers may also be at increased risk for earlier onset of menopause