Fragile X Syndrome: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research

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3rd ed. I. Diagnosis and research 1. The physical and behavioral phenotype / Randi Jenssen Hagerman -- 2. The molecular biology of the Fragile X mutation / W. Ted Brown -- 3. Epidemiology / Stephanie Sherman -- 4. FMR1 protein studies and animal model for Fragile X Syndrome / Ben A. Osstra and Andre T. Hoogeveen -- 5. Brain structure and functions of FMR1 protein / Scott Irwin et al -- 6. Neuropsychology / Loisa Bennetto and Bruce F. Pennington -- 7. II. Treatment and intervention -- 7. Genetic counseling / Louise W. Gane and Amy Cronister -- 8. Medical follow-up and pharmacotherapy / Randi Jenssen Hagerman -- 9. The treatment of emotional and behavioral problems / Jennifer L. Hills Epstein, Karen Riley, and William E. Sobesky -- 10. An integrated approach to intervention / Sara Scharfenaker et al -- 11. Academic interventions / Marcia L. Baden -- 12. FMR1 gene expression and prospects for gene therapy / Paul J. Hagerman -- App. 1 General information about Fragile X Syndrome -- App. 2 Computer software information -- App. 3 Learning materials and equipment -- App. 4 Toilet training the child with Fragile X Syndrome -- Index.