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FraX-E: underdiagnosed, undertreated, under-researched and misunderstood
- Authors:
- FREEMAN Laura, TURK Jeremy
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 1(3), September 2007, pp.40-51.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article focuses on the consequences of having FraX-E, a variant of fragile X syndrome. The authors provide some background on the condition and report on recent research and evidence. Three case reports are outlined and the specific behavioural aspects of the syndrome are considered. The authors argue that it is important that the behavioural phenotype for FraX-E is clearly identified and defined in order to give those with the condition relevant psychological and educational support in the future.
Behavioural phenotypes: their applicability to children and young people who have learning disabilities
- Author:
- TURK Jeremy
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 1(3), September 2007, pp.4-13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The area of behavioural phenotype research and clinical related practice is now recognised as one of high relevance to all practitioners who help people with learning disabilities, whatever their age. This paper reviews the concept, its history and recent developments, focusing on those aspects which are of particular importance to clinical and other care and support professionals and their clients. There is a continuing need for widespread dissemination of the large body of relevant information, and its application to practice in order to maximise benefits for people with learning disabilities and their families.
Specific disorders and your child's behaviour: a parent's guide to behavioural phenotypes
- Authors:
- BARNETT Diane, TURK Jeremy
- Publisher:
- Contact a Family
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
'Behavioural phenotype' is a medical term which describes behaviour associated with specific disorders, particularly those which lead to learning disabilities. These disorders may result from a genetic or other biological cause e.g. an infection early in life. These behaviours may include: common challenging behaviours: emotional and temperamental tendencies; learning disability; and increased likelihood of psychiatric and psychological difficulties. Knowing the cause of the child's condition and the reason for his or her behaviour can be helpful. Sometimes, a pattern of behaviour may be suggestive of the presence of an underlying genetic cause. Not all behavioural difficulties originate in a genetic disorder. They may have other causes such as family stresses and relationships, conduct disorders and oppositional defiant disorder.