Comment Fragile X Syndrome != Autism (Score 1) 303
This is a treatment for Fragile X Syndrome, in which autism COULD be a result, but not always. You can find a good comparison at the National Fragile X Foundation
Fragile X has a very defined set of characteristics, mental and physical.
My brother suffers from Fragile X and I have taken care of him for most of his life. We participated in a study at the UC Davis Mind Institute in which they recently completely a very comprehensive research program into the disorder. It's only within the last 10-15 years they've really understood enough to properly diagnose patients with Fragile X.
Fragile X has a very defined set of characteristics, mental and physical.
My brother suffers from Fragile X and I have taken care of him for most of his life. We participated in a study at the UC Davis Mind Institute in which they recently completely a very comprehensive research program into the disorder. It's only within the last 10-15 years they've really understood enough to properly diagnose patients with Fragile X.
