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Fragile X is the most common inherited cause of intellectual impairment and the most common known genetic cause of autism.
What are the common symptoms?
Learning problems, autism, and anxiety are seen in many children with Fragile X.
Fragile X is caused by just one gene
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This gene, FMR1, shuts down and fails to produce a vital protein.
How common is Fragile X?
1 in 4000 males and 1 in 6-8000 females worldwide have Fragile X.
Testing for Fragile X
: A DNA blood test is widely available. Talk with your doctor.
Are there any treatments?
: There are many medications and therapies that can help, but no cure yet. FRAXA is working to change this.
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