Fragile X syndrome is a chronic condition in which the person born with it. This syndrome is caused by a genetic problem on the X chromosome which causes behavioral and learning changes.
Fragile X syndrome is a genetic syndrome caused by a change in genetic material of X chromosome. It can happen in men and women, but in men the manifestation of the disease is more serious.
Children with Fragile X Syndrome may present delay in speech and language development, intellectual disability, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. As physical expressions, the person can present the more elongated face, prominent jaws, Olarge hoes and increase in volume testicular.
The person with Fragile X Syndrome needs a integrated care among the various health and education professionals, as well as the family support to follow in the accompaniment.
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