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Fragile X (Martin-Bell) Syndrome is the most common form of inherited learning disability and affects around 1 in 5000 children (recently revised UK figure, incidence is often quoted as higher). Fragile X affects more boys than girls and the condition often has different implications for the latter group. Boys, but not all girls, with Fragile X are likely to have mild to severe learning disabilities. Although the majority of children develop some speech, Fragile X is associated with speech and language delay and many children benefit from supported communication strategies such as SSE or picture exchange. Behaviourally children with Fragile X often present ASD symptoms, prior to blood tests being available, children with Fragile X were often diagnosed with Kanner's Autism. In particularly a reliance on routines, repetitive behaviours and social anxiety are common, if not usual. In some cases, particularly those of boys with more severe learning disabilities, the structures and interventions available in specialist schools for autism are highly appropriate.
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