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Toilet Training Across the Lifespan — Webinar Replay
Jennifer Epstein provides an overview of methods that support the practice of readiness skills, and helps caregivers understand the common hurdles affecting skill attainment specific to Fragile X syndrome.
Navigating the Challenges of Puberty and Adolescence for Youth with Fragile X Syndrome — Presentation
This session discusses specific challenges that arise during puberty and adolescence while also providing youth and their caregivers with some strategies and resources to assist in navigating the teenage years. Presented by Holly Harris, MD, FAAP and Dinah Godwin, LCSW.
Improving Sleeping in Children & Youth with Fragile X Syndrome — Presentation
This conference session discusses common sleep problems and some strategies for treating them in children with FXS, including assessments, behavioral techniques, and medications commonly used to treat sleep problems. Presented by Carol Delahunty, MD.
Common Behaviors and Available Treatments Across the Lifespan — Presentation
How to recognize behavioral challenges in FXS and the most common behavioral difficulties and treatment options at each developmental stage. Specific tips are shared that families can easily implement with their children or adolescents.
Talking with Your Daughter About Her Fragile X Syndrome Diagnosis
Are you wondering when and how to talk to your daughter about her Fragile X syndrome diagnosis? If so, you are not alone. Here are some strategies to help in talking about your daughter’s FXS diagnosis with her.
Tips for Beginning the Moving Out Process with Your Young Adult
Helpful tips and insight into various housing options, sources of funding, and points to consider before your young adult's big move.
What Weʼve Learned from FORWARD About Aging in Fragile X Syndrome — Webinar
Dr. Elizabeth Berry-Kravis discusses the FORWARD database and its role in understanding problems that face adults living with Fragile X syndrome.
Health Concerns for Women Who Carry an FMR1 Premutation — Presentation
Emily Allen discusses some of the health concerns of women who are premutation carriers and shares research findings from her group at Emory University.
Transitioning to Independence in Adulthood: What Helps? What Are the Barriers? — Panel
Our expert panel, Leonard Abbeduto, Jessica Klusek, Julie Lounds Taylor, and Angela John Thurman, present research-based information on the factors that promote and hinder the transition to independence for adults with Fragile X syndrome.
Managing Anxiety … What Works And Why?
Most children who come to see me have a combination of developmental delays, communication challenges and symptoms of anxiety, resulting in frequent tantrums. It is common for parents to share details about their daily struggles.
Building Social Supports: A Guide for Parents
Limited social skills, social anxiety, and an often narrow range of interests contribute to the difficulties of making new friends.
FXS and ASD: Similar But Different
This discussion provides clinical perspectives on the behavioral differences between FXS and what are thought to be core features of autism. There is still much to be learned about identifying behaviors that suggest the presence or absence of ASD in FXS.
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Fragile X Syndrome: Co-Occurring Conditions and Current Treatment — Webinar
Individuals with a dual diagnosis of Fragile X syndrome and autism have reported greater cognitive and behavioral impairment. With Dr. Walter E. Kaufmann.
10 Rules of Time-Out
I have found these 10 time-out “rules” to be the keys to success. They are based on the fundamental principles and incorporate adaptations for children with Fragile X syndrome by accommodating repetition, consistency, and predictability.