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Fragile X syndrome - Treatment

Alternative Names

Martin-Bell syndrome; Marker X syndrome

Treatment:

There is no specific treatment for Fragile X syndrome. Instead, training and education help affected children function at as high a level as possible. Because the condition is not rare, educational approaches have been developed and tested.

Support Groups:

National Fragile X Foundation -- www.nfxf.org

Expectations (prognosis):

The outcome depends on the extent of mental retardation.

Complications:

Complications vary depending on the type and severity of symptoms.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you suspect Fragile X syndrome in a child with mental retardation. Genetic counseling is recommended to help families understand the condition, and to understand the complex nature of DNA testing in Fragile X.

Reviewed last on: 8/11/2009
Diana Chambers, MS, EdD, Certified Genetics Counselor (ABMG), Charter Member of the ABGC, University of Tennessee, Memphis. Review provided by VeriMed HealthcareNetwork. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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