Why aren't doctors testing for this? The only way to be sure is through a simple blood test called the FMR1 DNA test. This test checks for changes or mutations in the FMR1 gene, the gene responsible for Fragile X Syndrome. If the gene is mutated, it affects the production of a protein crucial for brain development, leading to the symptoms commonly seen in Fragile X. Since Fragile X is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability, early testing is important, especially if a child sh

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