June
2004
Early Communication Intervention for Young Males With Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common form of inherited mental retardation. The prevalence of FXS is estimated to be 1 in 4,000 males and 1 in 8,000 females. This study describes speech-language pathologists? impressions of the communication difficulties of young males with fragile X syndrome and the need for both syndrome-specific and individualized interventions.