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What is fragile X syndrome? Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is an inherited genetic condition caused by a defect in the FMR1 gene located on the X chromosome; this gene provides instructions for making a protein called FMRP. Mutations in the FMR1 gene prevents the gene from producing FMRP, which is necessary for normal neuronal development. FXS affects …
Have you heard of Aura Fundació? Do you know what its mission is? The head of the neuropsychology program at Aura Fundació, Roser Fernández, tells us about the work of this social entity and discusses the importance of cognitive stimulation for people with intellectual disability. Cognitive stimulation for people with intellectual disability Throughout its 29-year …
New technologies for people with intellectual disabilities by el Centro San Rafael de la Fundación San Francisco de Borja 1.San Francisco de Borja Foundation: The Foundation of the Valencian Community San Francisco de Borja for People with Intellectual Disabilities is a private charitable, social assistance foundation, which is constituted of non-profit motive and with indefinite character. Purpose …
Intellectual disability (ID) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which manifest themselves during the developmental period.
According to the framework developed by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) (1), activities of daily living are activities oriented toward taking care of one’s own body.
