The Smiling Faces of Our Advocates are Worth More Than Millions

By |2017-01-23T13:47:34-05:00Jan 23, 2017|Advocacy Day|

NFXF advocates have been to Washington every year since 2004, and we’ll be there on March 1, 2017, on our 14th consecutive year. Some years, our high hopes were realized and new programs were created because of our hard work. Other years, turmoil in all quarters put us at-risk for cuts, or elimination, but we were thrilled to maintain the status quo. Last year, we stayed in the game and made new, or nurtured, old relationships to make sure we’d be there when the budget reigns loosened. This year our budget balancing act continues, and new friendships with eager learners await our advocates smiling faces. Join us and help us fight the good fight.

I Have FXTAS: Now What?

By |2024-01-21T18:04:11-05:00Jan 18, 2017|FXTAS|

FXTAS is a chronic disease. If FXTAS patients maintain good general health and do not have other medical problems, many can have fulfilling lives for years after diagnosis. Regular visits to a neurologist, high levels of physical activity, and the use of other therapies and resources are key to sustaining a good quality of life.

Research: Non-Targeted Fragile-X Carrier Testing: Implications for Reproductive Decisions

By |2017-01-09T11:02:52-05:00Jan 9, 2017|Opportunities for Families, Research|

This study examines women’s experiences with Fragile X carrier screening in the United States. The purpose of our research is to determine how women are being offered carrier screening for Fragile X, when they are offered screening and which healthcare professionals are responsible for returning their results. The study entails interviews with women who have undergone Fragile X carrier screening in the last six months.

So Much Happened in 2016 Thanks to You!

By |2017-01-04T15:45:17-05:00Jan 4, 2017|Foundation|

As we begin the new year, we want to take a moment to thank you for your incredible support in 2016! Because of you, we continued our mission to help all families living with Fragile X. Last year, we accomplished more than we could ever list in a single article so we want to share just a few highlights that happened around the nation because of you!