Abstract
The fragile X syndrome is the most common known familial form of mental retardation. Young males commonly demonstrate hyperactivity and a short attention span, as well as physical abnormalities, some of which may lead to a diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Heterozygous females frequently demonstrated both a range of involvement with learning disabilities in math, and social anxiety. The more classical physical and behavioral features of this syndrome are reviewed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 142-152 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | American Journal of Orthopsychiatry |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Applied Psychology