Download or read book Behavior and Development in Fragile X Syndrome written by Elisabeth Dykens and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1993-11-05 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fragile X Syndrome is estimated to cause 10 per cent of all mental retardation and to be significantly linked to childhood autism. This volume provides a coherent, comprehensive overview of the disorder. The authors are leaders in the field and their approaches span the range of biological and psychological perspectives. The prevalence and historical roots of the Syndrome are examined, as are the wide range of symptomatic behaviours. Recommendations for intervention and treatment are discussed and current scientific findings are presented in a way that makes them accessible to a wide range of readers, including clinicians, teachers and parents.