My fierce canvas by Esha Jethani https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop Made with ♥ en-us 2018-06-01 13:50:13 UTC 2018-06-04 13:47:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Terminator.png What are the physical symptoms of the disease? esha88 https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265033103 The symptoms of fragile x syndrome are learning disabilities, also they have a larger fore head and larger ears.They also have mood changes.Another symptom of fragile x syndrome is problems with speech and language also some children with fragile x syndrome are bothered by certain sensations.]]> 2018-06-01 13:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265033103 What is the life expectancy of someone with disease? esha88 https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265034758 The life expectancy of someone with fragile x syndrome is ranged from 5 to 25 years when the symptoms begin.]]> 2018-06-01 13:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265034758 How does someone inherit it? esha88 https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265037188 Fragile X syndrome is inherited in an X-linked dominant pattern from your parents. A condition is considered x-linked if the mutated gene that causes the disorder is located on the x chromosomes, one of the two sex chromosomes.]]> 2018-06-01 14:07:20 UTC https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265037188 How can the disease be treated? esha88 https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265038063 Fragile x syndrome cannot be treated, however there are many areas of treatment that can improve the lives of the affected people.They can qualify for special education services and a variety of therapies.]]> 2018-06-01 14:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265038063 What are the possible genotypes of the parents? esha88 https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265038213 If the genotype is FF then there is a 0% chance that the child will have fragile x syndrome. If the genotype is Ff then there is a 50% chance, same thing goes with ff.]]> 2018-06-01 14:11:32 UTC https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265038213 What is everyday life like?What is the quality of life? esha88 https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265039072 Everyday life is fine for people with fragile x syndrome however there are many difficulties for people who have it.Some difficulties in their life are learning because it might take the longer to understand.Also they might have mood changes and sometimes they stutter because speech is hard for them]]> 2018-06-01 14:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265039072 How prevalent is the disease in the population? esha88 https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265039583 Fragile x affects 1 in 4000 males and 1 in 6000 females of all races and ethnic groups. About 1 in 259 women carry fragile x and could pass it to their children.]]> 2018-06-01 14:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265039583 What limitations does this person have? esha88 https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265040059 Some limitations that people with fragile x syndrome have are delays in learning,speech and communication skills.Also they may have some behaviroral problems and social problems which could affect their social life.]]> 2018-06-01 14:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265040059 What are the chances of a person with this disease passing the disease to their offspring? esha88 https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265040283 With each pregnancy, women have a 50% chance of passing fragile x onto their child (son or daughter).]]> 2018-06-01 14:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265040283 How is the disease diagnosed? esha88 https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265040863 A specific genetic test (PCR) can now be performed to diagnose fragile x syndrome. This test looks for an expanded mutation in the FMR1 gene.]]> 2018-06-01 14:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265040863 How possible is it that a cure will be found? esha88 https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265041434 There is currently not a cure for Fragile X syndrome, even though research is being done to find one. But hopefully a cure will be found soon.]]> 2018-06-01 14:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265041434 What are some organization that can help a family cope with a childs disorder esha88 https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265041542 The largest organization for Fragile X syndrome is the National Fragile X Foundation. The Nation Foundation raises money for finding a cure for x syndrome the FRAAA Research Foundation has provided over 21 million to help fund a research for treatment. (Fraxa.org) The Fragile X Registry is a database for people who want to be notified about fragile X research studies. (fragileregistry.org) ]]> 2018-06-01 14:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/esha88/e3wq0t49vmop/wish/265041542