Fragile X syndrome : diagnosis, treatment, and research

Fragile X syndrome : diagnosis, treatment, and research

Randi Jenssen Hagerman; Paul J Hagerman

This superb book is a must for the professional with any interest in fragile X syndrome. Topics covered in the first part of the book include epidemiology and the associated cytogenic and molecular findings, present research regarding protein studies and neuropsychology of the fragile X syndrome. The second part covers treatment and management strategies including genetic counselling, medical follow up, pyschopharmacology, psychotherapy, education, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and protein and gene therapy. Highly recommended.

Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, cop. 2002