We are seeing numerous proposed changes this Congress that would have a significant impact on the Fragile X community. It’s more important than ever that your members of Congress hear directly from you — [...]
By Hilary Rosselot Partnering with the National Ataxia Foundation to Raise Awareness for FXTAS In September, we partnered with the National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) on a webinar series about FXTAS. Our first webinar was [...]
October is a time that draws the attention of the nation on critical issues related to disability employment, bringing awareness to a subject that we know has importance all year round. We know many individuals living with Fragile X want to work and though some do, not everyone who wants a job has found one that best fits their strengths and skillsets. We are determined to help you educate yourself on the supports that exist and how to best advocate for you or your loved ones needs in the workplace.
Our 2024 NFXF awards are in! Learn more about each award and the respective awardees.
Use our customizable "About Me" template to help describe Fragile X to your schoolmates or colleagues.
Listen to Carly Dolan, Jill Dolan, David Tillman, and Tamaro Hudson share their Xtraordinary stories during our Keynote at the 19th NFXF International Fragile X Conference.
Hear updates about the NIH-funded Fragile X Centers of Excellence, which support research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of Fragile X syndrome and its related conditions.
This summary gives a broad overview of the main themes discussed at the Fifth International Conference on FMR1 Premutation in early 2023.
Learn more from Dr. Liz Berry-Kravis about the important updates to the Tetra trials to make participation easier!
Dr. Schmitt and the Cincinnati Fragile X Center are conducting a survey to learn about potential barriers and advantages of conducting research visits in the home.
The FXCRC met in Denver, CO to discuss the status of treatment in Fragile X syndrome. A half-day outcome measure meeting was held with representatives from the FDA, industry, the FXCRC and families living with FXS.
Drs. Elizabeth Berry-Kravis and Nicole Tartaglia presented updates about FORWARD-MARCH, followed by a Question and Answer session covering the specifics of the study.
The National Fragile X Foundation is proud to be part of the Everylife Foundation’s newest report, The Cost of Delayed Diagnosis in Rare Disease: A Health Economic Study.
We asked our 2023 NFXF-funded Randi J Hagerman Summer Scholars to summarize their summer project in a 15-minute video presentation, and here they are!
Dr. Craig Erickson at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is conducting a clinical trial to learn about if medication can change the brain’s response to sound, which may be abnormal in FXS.
