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Fragile X

Fragile X. Joshua Dickson March 24, 2013. Rationale.

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Fragile X

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  1. Fragile X Joshua Dickson March 24, 2013

  2. Rationale One of my new consultation students was recently diagnosed with Fragile X. As a teacher of students with Autism and a behavioral consultant, I was asked to provide both behavioral and educational support for the special educators at his school. My hope is that by completing my disability project on Fragile X I will gain valuable information in how to best assist my student in learning and succeeding in school.

  3. Participants will gain… • a basic understanding of Fragile X syndrome, how it is transmitted, and how it affects male and female children. • an understanding of the affected curriculum areas as well as the strengths and weaknesses of both genders. Learning Objectives

  4. genetic condition • caused by a gene “premutation” • can be passed on over many generations without its carriers exhibiting symptoms Fragile X: The Basics (National Fragile X Society, 2005)

  5. Transmission

  6. Physical Appearance: Male vs. Female

  7. Typically Affected Areas: • Speech and Language • Sensory Integration • Curriculum Access • Behavior How does it affect children in school? (Fragile X Society, 2012)

  8. Verbal labeling and single word vocabulary • Receptive Language • Visual matching and visual cueing • Memory for situations and preferred activities • Mimicry • Adaptive Functioning Cognitive Strengths:Boys (National Fragile X Society, 2005)

  9. Vocabulary and comprehension • Short-term visual memory • Reading and Spelling • Writing Cognitive Strengths:Girls (National Fragile X Society, 2005)

  10. Lesson planning guide for students with fragile X syndrome: a practical approach for the classroom. (2005). San Francisco, CA: National Fragile X Foundation. Fragile X syndrome: an introductory guide to education needs and how they can be met. (2012). Essex: The Fragile X Society. References for Teachers

  11. What is fragile x?. (2012). Essex: The Fragile X Society. Busby, M. B., & Massey, M. (n.d.). 12 Important Resources for Families with Fragile X Syndrome. References for Parents

  12. Fragile X syndrome: an introduction. (2012). Essex: The Fragile X Society. (Original work published 2007) Fragile X syndrome: an introductory guide to education needs and how they can be met. (2012). Essex: The Fragile X Society. Fragile X syndrome - Genetics Home Reference. (n.d.). Genetics Home Reference - Your guide to understanding genetic conditions. Retrieved March 25, 2013, from http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/fragile-x-syndrome Lesson planning guide for students with fragile X syndrome: a practical approach for the classroom. (2005). San Francisco, CA: National Fragile X Foundation. What is fragile x?. (2012). Essex: The Fragile X Society. Photo Credits: Please refer to individual slides. The source is listed in the “Notes” section. Sources

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