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Fragile X is a common cause of autism and intellectual disability Checkup on Health Fragile X syndrome is the most common identified cause of inherited intellectual disability and the most common known cause of autism or autism spectrum disorders. The vast majority of individuals who have fragile X syndrome have not been diagnosed, and family members who carry the trait are unaware their unborn children could be at risk.
About autism Autism is a complex biological disorder characterised by difficulties with speech; abnormalities of posture or gesture; problems with understanding the feelings of others; sensory and visual misperceptions, fears and anxieties; and behavioural abnormalities such as compulsive/obsessive behaviour and ritualistic movements.