The Fragile X Child

By: Betty B. Schopmeyer

Clinicians have little information on the unique aspects of fragile X, even though it is the most common cause of mental retardation. This text looks at genetic causes, clinical manifestation and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1879105837
• ISBN13: 9781879105836
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Singular Publishing Group
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The Fragile X Child in 1992

This 1992 piece of work was a landmark for the understanding of this tragic gene mutation. Very little was understood about it and there is still much to learn. Schopmeyer and Lowe explore many aspects of the Fragile X Syndrome including its history, genetics, symptoms, and therapy techniques. As this book was published in 1992 it does contain outdated information such as the use of facilitated communication which was found through double blind studies to not truly work. Despite the improvements that have been made, I would still recommend this book for anyone of whom this syndrome has affected their lives. It gives one a much better understanding of the life of a Fragile X Child.