Fragile X Syndrome and Premutation Disorders
eBook - PDF

Fragile X Syndrome and Premutation Disorders

New Developments and Treatments

  1. 193 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Fragile X Syndrome and Premutation Disorders

New Developments and Treatments

About this book

This book covers both molecular and clinical aspects of Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) and premutation disorders so that new targeted treatments can be understood by clinicians and parents. It covers all premutation disorders including FXTAS, FXPOI and FXAND problems. The main focus is to help clinicians to give the best care possible to patients with FXS and to understand a multidisciplinary treatment approach. Underserved populations such as babies and toddlers with FXS and mothers with the full mutation are highlighted, including the treatments that can be beneficial to them. This book also discuss fragile X associated disorders as they impact the family whose proband has FXS. A highlight of this book is the international perspective on how different cultures deal with FXS and targeted treatments.

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Information

Publisher
Mac Keith Press
Year
2020
Print ISBN
9781911612377
eBook ISBN
9781911612377
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Neurology

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Author Appointments
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. Chapter 1: Overview of FXS and Fragile X Spectrum Disorders
  10. Chapter 2: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Fragile X Syndrome
  11. Chapter 3: The Diagnosis of Fragile X Syndrome
  12. Chapter 4: Molecular Advances in Fragile X Syndrome and Fragile X-Associated Disorders
  13. Chapter 5: Medical, Psychopharmacological, and Targeted Treatment for FXS
  14. Chapter 6: Behavioral Interventions to Improve Tantrums, Aggression, Anxiety and Mood Instability
  15. Chapter 7: Women’s Issues in Fragile X Spectrum Disorders
  16. Chapter 8: FXTAS
  17. Chapter 9: My Baby has Just Been Diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome
  18. Chapter 10: Academic Intervention and Therapies for Children with FXS
  19. Chapter 11: International Perspective on Identification and Treatment of Fragile X Syndrome and Associated Disorders
  20. Chapter 12: Parent Advocacy and Establishing an International Parent Support Organization
  21. Appendix 1: Supplemental Materials: Behavior Intervention Plan Worksheet
  22. Glossary
  23. Index
  24. Plate

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