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Fragile X is the most common inherited cause of intellectual impairment and the most common known genetic cause of autism.
My brother has Fragile X (2 minutes)
What are the common symptoms?
Learning problems, autism, and anxiety are seen in many children with Fragile X.
Fragile X is caused by just one gene
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This gene, FMR1, shuts down and fails to produce a vital protein.
How common is Fragile X?
1 in 4000 males and 1 in 6-8000 females worldwide have Fragile X.
Testing for Fragile X
: A DNA blood test is widely available. Talk with your doctor.
Are there any treatments?
: There are many medications and therapies that can help, but no cure yet. FRAXA is working to change this.
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