Abstract Fragile X syndrome is the most common cause of inherited intellectual impairment and the most common single-gene cause of autism. Individuals with Fragile X syndrome present with a neurobehavioural phenotype that includes selective deficits [...]
Thanksgiving, of course, always reminds me how much I have to be thankful for: family, friends, colleagues, and the incredibly dedicated community of Fragile X professionals. This year, I especially want to single out all [...]
By Gail Heyman It was an exciting weekend in Washington, DC when Scott Heyman joined his cousin, Allison Gordon, for the 2011 Audi Best Buddies Challenge. They participated in the 100K bike ride, [...]
Despite the fact that we're now 7 weeks into fiscal year 2012 the budget for 2012 that impacts FX research and programming (CDC, NIH, DOD) remains unfinished. There was a slim chance that it would [...]
Twenty-five-year-old David Inz works three jobs, has mastered public transportation and shares a residence in one of the several large apartment buildings that are home to the 35 young adults in his program. “The [...]
The National Fragile X Foundation introduces its new logo family and its first tagline moving the foundation forward! The logo family stands modern, appealing and crisp. It highlights the NFXF’s human services emphasis. It provides [...]
Jeffery Cohen, Director of Governmental Affairs and Advocacy for the National Fragile X Foundation was in Washington DC last Monday and attended the 10th anniversary celebration of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental [...]
We are working on a project and we would like to know what you are thankful for. Please complete the form below by Wednesday, November 9, 2011.
