I had genetic testing done and it came back that I am a carrier for Fragile X syndrome. My 7 year old shows a lot of the characteristics of it and has been diagnosed with ADHD, could this be linked to Fragile X?

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genetic testing done and it came back that I am a carrier for Fragile X syndrome. My 7 year old shows a lot of the characteristics of it and has been diagnosed with ADHD, could this be linked to Fragile X?" />

Answer

Talk to your child's pediatrician about this.

Answer

Yes it is, ask your pediatrician to take a blood test. 
Fragile X Syndrome – Symptoms and Signs
intellectual disabilities, ranging from mild to severe.
attention deficit and hyperactivity, especially in young children.
anxiety and unstable mood.
autistic behaviors, such as hand-flapping and not making eye contact.
sensory integration problems, such as hypersensitivity to loud noises or bright lights

I had genetic testing done and it came back that I am a carrier for Fragile X syndrome. My 7 year old shows a lot of the characteristics of it and has been diagnosed with ADHD, could this be linked to Fragile X?

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