Behind the Mystery Fragile X Syndrome: Genetic Disorder That Can Cause Learning/Behavior Challenges

Fragile X Syndrome is a genetic disorder that is caused by a gene mutation on the X chromosome. The symptoms frequently include developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral issues. Carriers for Fragile X don’t have Fragile X syndrome; however, they do have an increased chance of certain medical issues as adults.
Screening for Fragile X is important, especially for individuals who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. We spoke with Dr. Tamar Goldwaser, a medical geneticist, to learn more about screening for Fragile X, and Ilana Garber, a Fragile X Syndrome mom. To learn more, go to DiscoverFragileX.com.
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[@familyiseverything1617]

Wow montell Williams has to be at least 100 years old he was there when I was growing up lol

[@TruthTalkTarot]

Wondering if the father has been tested as well. He may be a carrier also, which changes the probabilities as well.

[@russul1732]

Is it life threatening?

[@Autismking420]

Whats the difference between fragile x and autism ?

[@banksiasong]

Much more frequent in Ashkanazi Jews, as is FXTAS and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Syndrome. Too little research done on girls and women.

[@PhilipNguyen.]

ashkan What? thats a contradiction they never got along is history being retconned now 😂

[@franzjosephaque2066]

It comes from grandparents who died in Parkinson’s disease that is what fragile X syndrome come from.

[@familyiseverything1617]

Wow really

[@franzjosephaque2066]

@@familyiseverything1617 Yeah sometimes it can be Idiopathic.

[@familyiseverything1617]

@@franzjosephaque2066 wow never knew that.... some of my family has it but not the grandparents.....

[@banksiasong]

No, a granparent carrier has FXTAS. Please be careful in your posts.