A Description of the Educational Setting Among Individuals With Fragile X Syndrome

Am J Intellect Dev Disabil. 2019 Jan;124(1):57-76. doi: 10.1352/1944-7558-124.1.57.

Abstract

Children with fragile X syndrome (FXS) display wide-ranging intellectual and behavioral abilities that affect daily life. We describe the educational setting of students with FXS and assess the relationships between school setting, co-occurring conditions, and functional ability using a national survey sample ( n = 982). The majority of students with FXS in this sample have formal individualized education plans, spend part of the day outside regular classrooms, and receive modifications when in a regular classroom. Males with FXS and certain co-occurring conditions (autism, aggression, and self-injurious behavior) are more likely to spend the entire day outside regular classrooms, compared to males without these co-occurring conditions. Students who spend more time in regular classrooms are more likely to perform functional tasks without help.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities*
  • Educational Measurement
  • Female
  • Fragile X Syndrome / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Parents
  • Psychosocial Support Systems
  • Schools
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Students
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Young Adult