The mRNA targets of FMRP encode pre- and post-synaptic proteins and some of these proteins are implicated in other ASDs, suggesting a molecular overlap between fragile X syndrome and other neurodevelopmental disorders (Bhakar et al., 2012; Wang et al., 2012a; Sidorov et al., 2013). The gene discussed is FMR1; the disease is neurodevelopmental disorder.