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Fragile X Syndrome:

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research 3ed

ISBN-13: 9780801868436
Publisher: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS
Imprint: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS
Edited by Randi Jenssen Hagerman, Edited by Paul J. Hagerman
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Local release date: 14/07/2002
Format: Hardback 552 pages Weight: 0g
Categories: Biology, life sciences [PS]

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Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited form of mental retardation. Now substantially revised and updated, this acclaimed book discusses the clinical approach to diagnosing the disorder, supported by the latest research in epidemiology, molecular biology and genetics, and neuropsychology. It also presents information on treatment: genetic counseling, pharmacotherapy, intervention, and gene therapy.

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List of Contributors

Preface to the Third Edition

I Diagnosis and Research

1 The Physical and Behavioral Phenotype - Randi Jenssen Hagerman

2 The Molecular Biology of the Fragile X Mutation - W. Ted Brown

3 Epidemiology - Stephanie Sherman

4 FMR1 Protein Studies and Animal Model for Fragile X Syndrome - Ben. A. Oostra and Andre T. Hoogeveen

5 Brain Structure and Functions of FMR1 Protein - Scott Irwin, Roberto Galvez, Ivan Jeanne Weiler, Andrea Beckel-Mitchener, and William Greenough

6 Neuropsychology - Loisa Bennetto and Bruce F. Pennington

II Treatment and Intervention

7 Genetic Counseling - Louise W. Gane and Amy Cronister

8 Medical Follow-up and Pharmacotherapy

9 The Treatment of Emotional and Behavioral Problems - Jennifer L. Hills Epstein, Karen Riley, and William E. Sobesky

10 An Integrated Approach to Intervention - Sarah Scharfenaker, Rebecca O'Connor, Tracy Stackhouse, Marcia L. Braden, and Kristen Gray

11 Academic Interventions - Marcia L. Braden

12 FMRI Gene Expression and Prospects for Gene Therapy - Paul J. Hagerman

Appendix 1: General Information about Fragile X Syndrome - Susan Harris

Appendix 2: Computer Software Information - Andrew Halpern, Lisa Nobel, and Kristen Gray

Appendix 3: Learning Materials and Equipment - Andrew Halpern, Sarah Scharfenaker, Rebecca O'Connor, Tracy Stackhouse, Marcia L. Braden, and Kristen Gray

Appendix 4: Toilet Training the Child with Fragile X Syndrome - Franci Crepeau-Hobson and Rebecca O'Connor

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""This book is essential on the desk of everyone committed to the care of fragile X patients and to the research of the fascinating syndrome.""

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Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research 3ed