ABSTRACT
Despite similarities in style of learning, behaviour and social communication, each person with fragile X syndrome will have unique characteristics that both contribute to their capabilities and the pervasiveness of functions influenced by the syndrome. Occupational therapists are concerned with the impact these features have on the acquisition of skills necessary to support competence in daily activities. The predominant features to be discussed are the specific problems with attention, sensory processing, motor coordination and emotional accommodation that are frequently reported alongside the biological and physical characteristics of fragile X. The interaction of these features may mitigate or exacerbate the difficulties experienced by individuals, necessitating ingenuity to untangle the various contributory components of presenting problems and thereby direct support appropriately.
