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There are a few keys that help to diagnose Fragile X syndrome, which includes significant family, developmental, cognitive, and neuropsychological histories. Family history needs to screen for any learning disabilities and mental retardation. Delayed developmental milestones in early childhood may be another indicator of fragile x syndrome. Neuropsychological features like autistic-like behavior (especially poor eye | There are a few keys that help to diagnose [[Fragile X syndrome]], which includes significant family, [[developmental]], [[cognitive]], and [[neuropsychological]] histories. Family history needs to screen for any [[Learning disability|learning]] disabilities and [[mental retardation]]. Delayed [[developmental milestones]] in early childhood may be another indicator of fragile x syndrome. Neuropsychological features like [[Autistic spectrum disorder|autistic]]-like behavior (especially [[Eye contact|poor eye contac]]<nowiki/>t, [[Social phobia|social]] avoidance, and hand biting/hand flapping) and [[anxiety]] disorder may also be present with fragile X syndrome. | ||
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There are a few keys that help to diagnose Fragile X syndrome, which includes significant family, developmental, cognitive, and neuropsychological histories. Family history needs to screen for any learning disabilities and mental retardation. Delayed developmental milestones in early childhood may be another indicator of fragile x syndrome. Neuropsychological features like autistic-like behavior (especially poor eye contact, social avoidance, and hand biting/hand flapping) and anxiety disorder may also be present with fragile X syndrome.