Screening for Fragile X Syndrome Among Filipino Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Main Authors: Dy, Angel Belle C, Tanchanco, Lourdes S, Sy, Jenica Clarisse Y, Levantino, Myla D, Hagerman, Randi J
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2022
• Subjects: Autism; Autism spectrum disorder; Fragile X syndrome; Genetic testing; Screening; Communication Sciences and Disorders; Diagnosis; Investigative Techniques; Medicine and Health Sciences; Nervous System; Nervous System Diseases
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/asmph-pubs/100; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05707-8
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder present with difficulties in social communication, restricted interests or behaviors and other co-morbidities. About 2 to 10% of cases of autism have a genetic cause, and Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is reported in 0 to 6.5% of individuals with autism. However,...