How common are challenging behaviours amongst individuals with Fragile X Syndrome? A systematic review. (May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hardiman, Rebecca Lyndsey; McGill, Peter
• Is Part Of: Research in developmental disabilities. Volume 76(2018)
• Page Start: 99
• Page End: 109
• Publication Date: 2018-05
• Subjects: Fragile X Syndrome -- Self injurious behaviour -- Aggression -- Property destruction -- Problem behaviour -- Challenging behaviour -- Intellectual disability -- Learning disability -- Genetic syndromes -- Behavioural phenotypes; Developmental disabilities -- Periodicals; Developmentally disabled -- Research -- United States -- Periodicals; Developmentally disabled children -- Education -- Research -- United States -- Periodicals; Developmental Disabilities -- Periodicals; Disabled -- Periodicals; Mental Retardation -- rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Personnes atteintes de troubles du développement -- Recherche -- États-Unis -- Périodiques; Enfants atteints de troubles du développement -- Éducation -- Recherche -- États-Unis -- Périodiques; Développement, Troubles du -- Recherche -- États-Unis -- Périodiques; 616.858800
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2018.02.020
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0891-4222

Abstract

Abstract: Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) appears to be associated with an increased risk for engaging in challenging behaviour, particularly self-injury, relative to those with mixed aetiology learning disabilities. Such behavioural issues are reported to be of high concern for those providing support. As such, this systematic review aimed to gain further epidemiological data regarding challenging behaviours in individuals with FXS, including: self-injurious behaviour (SIB), hand-biting as a specific topography of SIB, aggression and property destruction. Twenty eight manuscripts were identified which reported the prevalence of a relevant topography of behaviour, with widely varying prevalence estimates. Weighted averages of the prevalence of behaviours were calculated across studies. Comparison of proportions revealed significant gender differences and differences in the prevalence of types of behaviour. It is hoped that this comprehensive overview of data on this clinically significant topic will help to inform and drive future investigation to understand and provide effective intervention for the benefit of those with FXS.