| Description |
xiv, 130 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Developmental clinical psychology and psychiatry ; v. 28 |
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Developmental clinical psychology and psychiatry ; v. 28
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| Contents |
1. Introduction: Case Story. Prevalence of Fragile X Syndrome. The History of Fragile X Syndrome. The Discovery of Fragile X Syndrome. Plan of the Book -- 2. Genetic Factors. Genes and Chromosomes. The Gene Responsible for Fragile X Syndrome. Diagnosis. Screening for Fragile X Syndrome. Genetic Counseling -- 3. Physical Features. Males. Females -- 4. Cognitive Functioning. Profiles, Specificity, and Trajectories. Intelligence in Females With Fragile X Syndrome -- 5. Speech and Language Functioning. Speech Characteristics of Fragile X Males. Issues in the Specificity of Fragile X Speech and Language. Issues in the Development of Linguistic Functioning. Speech-Language Characteristics of Females With Fragile X Syndrome -- 6. Adaptive Functioning. The Construct of Adaptive Behavior. Adaptive Functioning in Fragile X Syndrome -- 7. Psychopathology and Maladaptive Behavior. The Autism Controversy. Attention Deficits and Hyperactivity. Other Disorders in Fragile X Syndrome |
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8. Intervention and Treatment. Family Support. Educational Interventions. Behavioral Techniques. Psychotherapeutic Interventions. Pharmacology |
| Analysis |
Fragile X syndrome |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 102-117) and indexes |
| Subject |
Fragile X syndrome.
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Fragile X Syndrome -- psychology.
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Fragile X Syndrome.
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| Author |
Hodapp, Robert M.
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Leckman, James F.
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| LC no. |
93031372 |
| ISBN |
0803948875 |
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0803948883 |
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