Fragile X syndrome

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Martin-Bell syndrome; Marker X syndrome

There is no specific treatment for Fragile X syndrome. Instead, effort is directed toward training and education so that affected children can function at as high a level as is possible. Because the condition is not rare, specific educational approaches have been developed and tested.

National Fragile X Foundation -- www.nfxf.org

The outcome depends on the extent of mental retardation.

Complications vary depending on the type and severity of symptoms.

Call your health care provider if you suspect the possibility of Fragile X syndrome in a child with mental retardation.

Review Date: 04/30/2005
Reviewed By: Neal Sondheimer, M.D., PhD., Division of Genetics and Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.