Fragile X Syndrome

For parents of a child suffering from fragile X syndrome, it is nothing to be demoralised or ashamed about. Study revealed that 1 person in 1500 males & 1 female in 2500 females are suffering from fragile X syndrome. It’s also quite familiar as martin bell syndrome or Escalante’s syndrome & inherited mental retardation.

Indicators of fragile X syndrome:

Physical indicators:

•    In some cases you can also notice extendable as well as loose joints, among male’s large testicles, longer jaw, flat feet, stunned growth, some prominent ears etc are common.

•    Among infants you can notice having soft skin, broader ear, velvety etc.

•    In adulthood period problematic walking, mitral valve prolapsed, hand quivering are quite prominent.

Some speech as well as language problems:

•    Experts believe that females are quite less emotive as well as have quite better language proficiency. However unusual shyness as well as stress plays a key a role in expressing these abilities.

•    Sometimes they are unable to realise the tonal voice or body language or some facial expression.

•    In fragile X syndrome child can suffer from mild language problem to a huge one. They can also suffer (unable to speak) in their whole life.

Some social & emotional indicators:

•    You can also notice some self imposing damages, like bite, conniption, repetitive activities, excessive demanding etc.

•    Excessive social distress can also engulf them.

•    Because of hormonal changes you can also notice some extravagant outbursts among adolescents.

Some sensory signs are:

•    Because of problematic connective tissue they can face problems during sitting or riding a bike or walking etc. They can suffer from inefficient sense of proper balance.

•    These children’s can be very noisy or loud. They can react extremely from even a simple hug or touch.

•    Among infants you can notice that they are uncomfortable drinking something from the bottle, because of the nipple.

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