Behaviours and Fragile X Part 1 Neurobiology | webinar, Dr Marcia Braden PhD, 29 Oct 2022

Psychologist Dr Marcia Braden presents an extensive discussion on behavioural responses resulting from the neurobiology of Fragile X syndrome, and why traditional interventions are not always successful. This webinar provides the basis for a followup webinar on strategies to moderate difficult and challenging behaviours of individuals who have Fragile X syndrome. Its key focus is on males who have Fragile X syndrome. (an earlier webinar addressed females and Fragile X).
In this video Dr Braden discusses:
* how the absence of the FMR1 protein in the brain of an individual causes anxiety, weakness in short term memory and attentional control, hyperactivity and problems with executive function
* the most common behavioural challenges seen in FXS including those associated with anxiety, attention problems & hyperactivity, avoidance/escape behaviours
* social skills deficits/challenges
*sensory sensitivities
*mood lability
*perseveration
Part 2 of this webinar will be held on 12 November 2022, discussing strategies which can moderate and support difficult or challenging behaviours.
This webinar with Dr Braden was run on 29 October 2022. It was supported by an educational grant from Zynerba Pharmaceuticals.
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