Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Methods of Treatment for Fragile X Syndrome

Abstract

Fragile X (FX) syndrome causes behavioral disturbances, such as labile mood, anxiety, hyperactivity, and aberrant behavioral response to stress. Affected males may suffer from leaning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, retardation, or autism. We seek to address the most effective methods of treatment (pharmacological and nonpharmacological) for the symptoms and behavioral problems associated with FX syndrome. During the past year, we have recruited key members of the project team in order to establish a multidisciplinary clinical center, and outlined a near-final treatment protocol. Community education programs, in the form of reference libraries, newsletters, workshops, lectures, and support groups, have been implemented. We have also created a database to track the frequency of he disease with the goal of guiding future treatment through evidence based medicine.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA426093

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  • David H. Perlmutter

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  • Diseases And Disorders
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  • Fragile-X Syndrome
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  • Medicine
  • Psychology

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