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Screening for Fragile X Syndrome Among Filipino Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Journal of autism and developmental disorders - 1 Nov 2023
Dy Angel Belle C, Tanchanco Lourdes Bernadette S, Sy Jenica Clarisse Y, Levantino Myla Dominicina, Hagerman Randi J
Abstract excerpt
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder present with difficulties in social communication, restricted interests or behaviors and other co-morbidities. About 2 to 10% of cases of autism have a genetic cause, and Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is reported in 0 to 6.5% of individuals with autism. However, the FXS and premutation prevalence among Filipino children has never been reported. The aim of the study was to...
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