HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE HAND IN FRAGILE X SYNDROME? (GENETIC VARIANT OF AUTISM) – 28 Characteristics!

How to recognize the hand in Fragile X syndrome? Alexander Rodewald presented in 1986 the very first ‘phantom picture’ describing the typical hand characteristics in Fragile X syndrome (e.g. including the simian crease or Sydney line). But more detailed ‘phantom pictures’ were never presented after the A. Rodewald et al. (1986) publication. However, this month (february 2010) an updated ‘phantom picture’ has become available – featuring 28 characteristics of the hand in Fragile X syndrome (+ a couple of other hand related characteristics). What are typical hand characteristics in Fragile X syndrome? HAND LINES: A common characteristic is the presence of the famous ‘simian line‘; an alternative is the presence of a Sydney line. DERMATOGLYPHICS: Here one should especially notice the fingerprints of the 3rd finger (and the 2nd + 4th finger); often these demonstrate the presence of ‘radial loop’ patterns and/or arch patterns (the normal ‘ulnar loop’ patterns are less common in Fragile X syndrome) – combined with a ‘transverse’ pattern in the palmar ridge lines in the distal palmar zone. HAND SHAPE: The palm width (hand breadth) is relatively broad, and the palm length is usually a bit short. Finger length is relatively long compared to the palm length, but slightly short compared to the palm breadth. NOTICE: The author of the new ‘phantom picture’ for Fragile X syndrome described a specific guideline which states that in most cases of Fragile X syndrome certain combinations of the 28 characteristics are found in both the fingers AND the palm of the hand! More details available at: How to use the ‘simian crease’ for recognizing Fragile X syndrome? Photo: the hand of a baby hand with hyperextensible finger joints – often seen in Fragile X syndrome.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE HAND IN DOWN SYNDROME? – 27 Characteristics!

How to recognize the hand in Down syndrome? Lionel Sharples Penrose introduced in 1963 in the magazine Nature the first ‘phantom picture’ for the hand in Down syndrome. The picture described some of the typical characteristics of the hand in Down syndrome – including the ‘simian crease’. Later more detailed ‘phantom pictures’ were presented by Schaumann & Alter (1976), and Rodewald (1981). In januari 2010 a more detailed version became available – describing 27 characteristics of the hand in Down’s syndrome! What are the most typical hand characteristics in Down’s syndrome? HAND LINES: A common characteristic is the presence of the famous ‘simian line‘; an alternative is the presence of another unusual hand line: the Sydney line. DERMATOGLYPHICS: Here one should especially notice the hypothenar zone of the hand (in palmistry a.k.a. ‘mount of moon’); usually this zone a large ‘ulnar loop’ pattern combined with a high positioned palmar axial triradius. HAND SHAPE: Short fingers (thumb and pinky finger are often abnormally short) + a square shaped palm. NOTICE: The author of the new ‘phantom picture’ for Down syndrome described a specific guideline which states that in all cases of Down syndrome certain combinations of the 27 characteristics are found in both the fingers AND the palm of the hand! A presentation of all details is available at: How to use the simian line + 26 other characteristics as a hand marker in Down’s syndrome! Photo: example of the hand in a Down syndrome baby

Hand Analyst Ronelle Coburn reads hands in Portland, Oregon (USA)!

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Hand Analyst Ronelle Coburn reads hands in Portland, Oregon (USA) Expertises: Master Teacher and Master Hand Analyst in IIHA Hand Analysis: lifeprints FULL PROFILE: Hand Analyst Ronelle Coburn

Ronelle Coburn writes on her website www.ronellecoburn.com about her book Lifeprints Hand Analysis:

“There are three complex interrelated systems in your hands that map-out your individual calling and your personal character:

Fingerprints: The first system is your Soul Psychology mapped in your unchangeable fingerprints. Your fingerprints hold the answer to one of the greatest mysteries of life—your destiny.

Hand shape: The overall shape of your hands represents the foundation of your personality. Are you primarily a thinker, feeler, doer, or people person? There are four primary hand shapes and most people have a combination of two types.

Hand lines: The lines are the most complex system in the hands. They represent the sum total of your brain’s processing over time and tell you about your character (which means “etched” as the lines are carved in your hands).