The physical features of Fragile X syndrome is prominent around the time of puberty. Physical features include:
Large and protruding ears Elongated face Macroorchidism (large testicles in men after puberty) Flat foot High Arched palate Hyperflexible finger joints Low muscle tone
The common features in child with Fragile X Syndrome include low IQ with learning difficulties (intellectual disabilities). Behavioral abnormalities includes stereotypic movements (e.g., hand- flapping) hyperactivity, i nattention, poor social interaction, limited eye contact and poor memory. Child with Fragile X syndrome often presents with developmental delay (including delayed attainment of motor and language milestones). Approximately, 20% of boy with Fragile X syndrome develops seizures (mostly simple or complex partial seizures)
What are the symptoms of Fragile X syndrome?
The physical features of Fragile X syndrome is prominent around the time of puberty. Physical features include:
Large and protruding ears Elongated face Macroorchidism (large testicles in men after puberty) Flat foot High Arched palate Hyperflexible finger joints Low muscle tone
The common features in child with Fragile X Syndrome include low IQ with learning difficulties (intellectual disabilities). Behavioral abnormalities includes stereotypic movements (e.g., hand- flapping) hyperactivity, i nattention, poor social interaction, limited eye contact and poor memory. Child with Fragile X syndrome often presents with developmental delay (including delayed attainment of motor and language milestones). Approximately, 20% of boy with Fragile X syndrome develops seizures (mostly simple or complex partial seizures)