What Is Fragile X Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Behavioral Symptoms
Behavioral symptoms are more extreme in males than in females and can include autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit disorder, and social anxiety. Males with this condition have a tendency to bite and flap their hands and to become aggressive. However, people often describe them as being kind and helpful and as having a good sense of humor.
Females sometimes share behavioral traits with males, but more commonly tend to express the syndrome through social anxiety, emotional disturbances, self-harm, and extreme shyness. Some females exhibit no behavioral symptoms.
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