| Learning disabilities and attentional problems in boys with the fragile X syndrome. | |
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PMID: 4014089 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The fragile X syndrome is a relatively common form of mental retardation that tends to affect boys more severely than girls. The syndrome is associated with a fragile site at q27 on the X chromosome and with physical features including large or prominent ears and macro-orchidism. Four boys had physical and cytogenetic features of the fragile X syndrome. However, the IQ scores of these patients extended into the normal range. All four patients demonstrated similar learning difficulties that included hyperactivity, visuomotor incoordination, language deficits, and academic delays in mathematics. The fragile X syndrome should be considered in the differential diagnosis of learning disabled children. |
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Authors:
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R Hagerman; M Kemper; M Hudson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of diseases of children (1960) Volume: 139 ISSN: 0002-922X ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Dis. Child. Publication Date: 1985 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1985-08-01 Completed Date: 1985-08-01 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370471 Medline TA: Am J Dis Child Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 674-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
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etiology Child Child, Preschool Fragile X Syndrome / psychology* Humans Learning Disorders / etiology Male Psychological Tests Sex Chromosome Aberrations / psychology* |
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