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The Influence of Environmental and Genetic Factors on Behavior Problems and Autistic Symptoms in Boys and Girls With Fragile X Syndrome
1 Nov 2001
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OBJECTIVE: Fragile X syndrome, caused by mutations in a single gene of the X chromosome (FMR1), is associated with neurobehavioral characteristics including social deficits with peers, social withdrawal, gaze aversion, inattention, hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, and autistic behavior. However, there is considerable variability in the behavioral and psychiatric problems among children with this condition. The...
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