Research summaries for autism therapy: Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)

definition of Family of genetic disorders defined by gene changes in the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome. FXS is the most common inherited form of mental retardation, and approximately 25% of children with FXS have autism. About 2.5-6% of children with autism have FXS.
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Systematic Review of Pharmacological Treatments in Fragile X Syndrome, Summarized Apr 29, 2010

There is no good evidence to support the use of pharmacological treatments or supplements in people with Fragile X Syndrome in general or those with a diagnosis of Fragile X Syndrome and autism.

This article reviews the research on drug therapy for the treatment of symptoms of Fragile X Syndrome. Most of the studies that they reviewed were very small and therefore it was hard for the studies to see an effect from the drug if such an effect did exist. Most of the studies were also poorly designed. The authors noted that a poorly designed folic acid study showed promise that folic acid supplements (10 mg/day) may raise the IQ of young children with Fragile X syndrome. Read more...

Rare Diseases Offer Insights into Autism Spectrum Disorders, Summarized Sep 22, 2009

Research on known genetic brain disorders may lead to better autism therapies in the future.

Researchers continue to learn about how to treat genetic brain disorders. Rett syndrome, tuberous sclerosis complex, and Fragile X syndrome are examples of genetic brain disorders. For these disorders, there is a gene in the DNA that researchers know is related to some brain problems. Scientists have been able to treat these disorders in animal studies. They have used gene therapy and drug therapy to correct problems of defective genes. They hope that some day the information might be helpful for treating many brain disorders including autism.

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Effect of Choice of Task Sequence on Responding, Summarized Sep 1, 2009

Giving children with autism choices, during behavioral therapy, helps them pay attention and participate better in therapy.... One child had autism, one had pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and one had fragile X syndrome. Each child got the option to choose the order of activities during behavioral therapy sessions.... Read more...

The Role of Epilepsy and Epileptiform EEGs in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Summarized Aug 27, 2009

Some people with autism may also have epilepsy (seizures), and anti-epilepsy therapy treatments may be helpful.... Epilepsy may be more common in people with autism who also have low I.Q., fragile X syndrome, or 15q duplication syndrome. The first seizures often occur either between 18-24 months of age, or during adolescence.... Read more...

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Synonyms for Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) include: fragile x, fragile x syndrome, FXS
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