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If my child has FG, will he have mental retardation?
This is a very difficult question to answer. In the past, it has been assumed that mental retardation was always present in those affected by the syndrome. However, while there is still debate among the medical community, as more is learned, it seems there is a wide range of cognitive ability among individuals with the syndrome.
It is difficult to predict in early childhood what the future holds for a child with FG Syndrome. There have been some children who have been significantly delayed in their development in early childhood, but have ended up with normal, even above-average, intelligence by their school years. We now know of children with no obvious physical or neurologic symptoms who were diagnosed with FG Syndrome only after siblings or cousins were diagnosed. In short, current evidence suggests that children with FG Syndrome have a wide range of abilities.
If your young child has developmental delays, it is important to obtain services for your child through Early Intervention, which provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy free of charge to all children who qualify. Working with your child from the very beginning will help to maximize his or her potential.
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