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Clinical report: a male with Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, and autism.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20453578     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A case of a 14-year-old boy with both fragile X syndrome and Down syndrome is described. This is the third reported case of a patient with fragile X syndrome plus Down syndrome and the first reported case in a male. Facial features are generally consistent with Down syndrome; however, a prominent forehead and jaw and maccroorchidism were consistent with fragile X syndrome. Joint laxity is also present, which is consistent with both disorders. Cognitive impairment is more significant than in his siblings with fragile X syndrome, and he meets criteria for autistic disorder. Ongoing behavioral dysregulation has been significant, leading to disruption of home and school environments despite many attempted psychopharmacologic and behavioral strategies and a supportive family. Identification and treatment of underlying medical problems (esophagitis) led to improvements in sleep and behavior. We emphasize discussion of challenges in his behavioral management and present a collaborative approach to behavioral management.
Authors:
Lindsay Stevens; Nicole Tartaglia; Randi Hagerman; Karen Riley
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP     Volume:  31     ISSN:  1536-7312     ISO Abbreviation:  J Dev Behav Pediatr     Publication Date:  2010 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-05-10     Completed Date:  2010-08-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8006933     Medline TA:  J Dev Behav Pediatr     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  333-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Autistic Disorder / complications,  therapy*
Behavior Therapy / methods
Child Behavior Disorders / complications,  therapy
Cognition Disorders / complications,  therapy
Down Syndrome / complications,  therapy*
Esophagitis / complications,  therapy
European Continental Ancestry Group
Fragile X Syndrome / complications,  therapy*
Humans
Male
Treatment Outcome
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
90DD0596/DD/NCBDD CDC HHS; HD03671/HD/NICHD NIH HHS

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