Turner SyndromeTurner syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the female sex chromosome. In (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001417/), Turner syndrome occurs when cells are missing all or part of an have only one X chromosome. Although some individuals may have two X chromosomes, one of them is defective. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 2,000 to 2,500 women suffer from this genetic disorder worldwide, but it is usually women with this condition who do not survive birth. Because of this abnormality, the defective genes “affect female growth and sexual development” (http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/whataregd/turner/). However, other disabilities and delays occur although these characteristics may vary on a case-by-case basis. Symptoms/Conditions/DiagnosisAccording to (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/turner-syndrome/DS01017/DSECTION=symptoms), women who suffer from Turner syndrome may experience very different symptoms. In some cases, these symptoms may be more evident early in the individual's life, during early childhood, or even at birth. Possible symptoms include: • Wide or web-like neck • Sloping or small lower jaw • High, narrow roof of the mouth (palate) • Low-set ears • Low hairline at the back of the head • Drooping eyelids • Broad chest with widely spaced nipples • Short fingers and toes • Arms turned outward at the elbows (cubitus valgus) • Nails turned upward • Swelling of the hands and feet, especially at birth • Size slightly smaller than average at birth• Growth retardation• Sensitivity to noise Although in some women, the symptoms of Turner syndrome are not as evident until later in the middle of the article......l intelligence, behavioral functions and physical health and self-perceived mental health according to (http://www.turnersyndromefoundation.org/psycho-social.html). Although women with Turner syndrome do not suffer from major psychological problems, they do suffer from subtle difficulties. They said this could include deficiencies in non-verbal skills, slowed response times, increased rates of attention deficit disorder, increased risk of social isolation, immaturity, depression, d Anxiety Disorder (http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/turner-syndrome/DS01017.html) stated that women with Turner syndrome have difficulty functioning well in social situations. It is believed that due to the inability to function well in social situations, the behavior of these individuals could be considered inappropriate, which could lead to possible psychological problems mentioned previously..