Lifetime of Learning Part 1 (Dr Marcia Braden)

01/02/2023 50 min
Lifetime of Learning Part 1 (Dr Marcia Braden)

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Episode Synopsis

In this webinar, Dr. Marsha Braden gives a lecture on learning styles and processes for individuals with Fragile X syndrome. She emphasizes the importance of understanding that individuals with Fragile X never stop learningDr. Braden explains that there is a lack of a particular protein that is important for learning and cognition, which results in anxiety, short-term memory problems, and attention problems.Individuals with Fragile X prefer to learn simultaneously rather than sequentially and have a compulsive need to close things out.Dr. Braden highlights that imitation is a significant skill for these individuals to learn.