Treatments for Fragile X Syndrome
There is no cure for fragile X syndrome. The main goal of treatment is to help people with this disorder learn social and language skills. This would require support and collaboration from doctors, parents, therapists, and teachers. Many resources and services are available to help children with fragile X syndrome develop properly. Consult your healthcare provider to look for these opportunities. For treating behavior issues, some prescription medications can help. These include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, clonidine, guanfacine, or methylphenidate. [7]
Inheritance of Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X syndrome can be inherited, meaning the gene can be passed down from parents to their children. However, the genetic inheritance of this disorder is relatively abnormal and complicated. It is advisable to consult a genetic expert to determine whether you need genetic testing. This is especially necessary when you have a family history of fragile X syndrome and decide to have a child. The disorder basically follows the patterns of an X-linked dominant disorder, meaning that getting a mutated X chromosome from either the father or the mother would lead to symptoms. Nevertheless, women with an inherited gene would not have this disorder or only show very mild symptoms. On the other hand, men with an inherited X chromosome will almost surely show symptoms as they get this defect gene from the mother. [8]
