Fragile X syndrome: overview and diagnosis

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Fragile X syndrome: overview and diagnosis

Suitable for 0-8 years. In this short video, parents of children with Fragile X syndrome talk about this genetic condition. They talk about spotting the early signs, getting a diagnosis and their reaction to the diagnosis. Child health specialists explain how this condition happens. They also go through the physical, developmental, behavioural and emotional features of the syndrome.

Organisation:: Raising Children Network
Topic:: Children's health, Genes and genetics, Disability
Target audience:: Parents or carers
Service area:: National
Published:: July 2021
Last reviewed:: February 2024

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