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Boost Your Skills: Understanding Executive Function in Fragile X Syndrome

Boost Your Skills: Understanding Executive Function in Fragile X Syndrome

Introduction

As practitioners dedicated to improving the lives of children, understanding the nuances of cognitive disorders is crucial. Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is the leading inherited cause of intellectual disability and is often accompanied by deficits in executive function (EF). This blog explores the systematic review titled "Executive Function in Fragile X Syndrome: A Systematic Review" and provides insights on how practitioners can leverage this research to enhance therapeutic outcomes.

Understanding Executive Function in FXS

Executive function encompasses cognitive processes such as working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility. These are essential for goal-directed behavior and are significantly impaired in individuals with FXS. The systematic review highlights that EF deficits in FXS are more pronounced than general cognitive impairments, indicating the need for targeted interventions.

Key Findings from the Review

Implications for Practitioners

Understanding these EF deficits allows practitioners to tailor interventions more effectively. For example, interventions focusing on improving working memory and inhibitory control can be prioritized. Additionally, recognizing the variability in EF performance across different domains can guide the development of individualized therapy plans.

Encouraging Further Research

The review also emphasizes the need for more comprehensive studies that address the limitations of previous research. Practitioners are encouraged to engage in or support research efforts that explore new treatment modalities and outcome measures for EF in FXS.

Conclusion

By integrating findings from the systematic review into practice, practitioners can enhance their therapeutic strategies, ultimately leading to better outcomes for children with FXS. For those interested in delving deeper into the research, I recommend reading the original paper.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Executive Function in Fragile X Syndrome: A Systematic Review.


Citation: Schmitt, L. M., Shaffer, R. C., Hessl, D., & Erickson, C. (2019). Executive function in Fragile X syndrome: A systematic review. Brain Sciences, 9(1), 15. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci9010015
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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