Fragile X Syndrome

Contents:

List of Contributors
Preface to the Third Edition

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. Oostra and Andre T. Hoogeveen
5 Brain Structure and Functions of FMR1 Protein - Scott Irwin, Roberto Galvez, Ivan Jeanne Weiler, Andrea Beckel-Mitchener, and William Greenough
6 Neuropsychology - Loisa Bennetto and Bruce F. Pennington

II Treatment and Intervention
7 Genetic Counseling - Louise W. Gane and Amy Cronister
8 Medical Follow-up and Pharmacotherapy
9 The Treatment of Emotional and Behavioral Problems - Jennifer L. Hills Epstein, Karen Riley, and William E. Sobesky
10 An Integrated Approach to Intervention - Sarah Scharfenaker, Rebecca O'Connor, Tracy Stackhouse, Marcia L. Braden, and Kristen Gray
11 Academic Interventions - Marcia L. Braden
12 FMRI Gene Expression and Prospects for Gene Therapy - Paul J. Hagerman

Appendix 1: General Information about Fragile X Syndrome - Susan Harris
Appendix 2: Computer Software Information - Andrew Halpern, Lisa Nobel, and Kristen Gray
Appendix 3: Learning Materials and Equipment - Andrew Halpern, Sarah Scharfenaker, Rebecca O'Connor, Tracy Stackhouse, Marcia L. Braden, and Kristen Gray
Appendix 4: Toilet Training the Child with Fragile X Syndrome - Franci Crepeau-Hobson and Rebecca O'Connor

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