Fragile X syndrome and Autism: two case studies

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2010-09-01

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García, R. (2010). Fragile X syndrome and Autism: two case studies. Revista De Psiquiatría Infanto-Juvenil, 27(3), 236–240. Retrieved from https://aepnya.eu/index.php/revistaaepnya/article/view/148

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Section

Case reports

Authors

  • R García Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Keywords:

Fragile X syndrome, childhood, autism

Abstract

This article contains a brief introduction of the Fragile X syndrome, its prevalence and main symptomatology and its relationship with Autism. This relationship is illustrated with 2 cases studies; one presenting with features highly suggestive of an autism diagnosis and one without the autistic symptomatology.

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