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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.