Fragile X Syndrome (cont.) A variety of professionals can help
individuals with Fragile X and their families deal with symptoms
of the disorder. Such assistance is usually most effective when
provided by health care professionals experienced with Fragile
X. - Speech-language therapists can help people with Fragile X
to improve their pronunciation of words and sentences, slow down
speech, and use language more effectively. They may set up
social or problem-solving situations to help a child practice
using language in meaningful ways. For the minority of children
who fail to develop functional speech, this type of specialist
may work with other specialists to design and teach nonverbal
ways of communication. For example, some children may prefer to
use small picture cards arranged on a key ring to express
themselves; or they may learn to use a hand-held computer that
is programmed to "say" words and phrases when a single key is
pressed. - Occupational therapists help find ways to adjust
tasks and conditions to