What kinds of interventions have helped to reduce aggressive behavior in kids with FXS?
The following interventions have helped to reduce aggressive behavior: • Seating the child near an exit • Encouraging frequent breaks and building in down or calming time • Scheduling activities that release stress and energy • Acting out consequences to certain behaviors • Reducing noise and sounds • Limiting classroom size • Structuring the environment with a predictable sequence of events • Using signals and visual cues to warn of transitions • Avoiding crowds • Using natural lighting and avoiding florescent lights I don’t know how to handle my son’s behavioral problems. While he can be sweet and friendly, he can also be impulsive, distractable and hyperactive. Do you have any suggestions? Those are typical FXS characteristics. In fact, 80 to 90 percent of boys with FXS also have ADHD. Many have low frustration levels. Here are some suggestions: • Come up with a behavioral plan that includes calming techniques and a modification of your child’s environment to remove triggers. • Crea
