8 Employee Attributes to Teach Your Young Adult
Getting a new job is exciting, but young adults with Fragile X syndrome need to also understand what's expected of them at a workplace. Help them prepare by first understanding these eight guidelines.
Raising Knowledge and Awareness of Fragile X Syndrome in Serbia, Georgia, and Colombia: A Model for Other Developing Countries?
Raising knowledge and awareness of Fragile X syndrome to medical professionals leads to direct benefits for families and individuals.
Parent Clinical Trial Priorities for Fragile X Syndrome: A Best-Worst Scaling
The aim of this study was to determine parents’ main priorities for clinical trials, at a time when the clinical trial opportunities are on the rise.
Congratulations to the 2021 NFXF Summer Scholar Recipients
We asked this year’s four NFXF Summer Scholars — Collis Brown, John Burwinkle, Bonnie McKinnon, and Elizabeth Saoud — to summarize their summer project in a 15-minute video presentation, and here they are!
An Xtraordinary Employee: Zachary
Meet an xtraordinary employee, Zach, who turned his love of animals into his perfect job at the Monterey Zoo.
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.
Employment Opportunities for Your Young Adult
Helping your young adult transition out of school and into a new job can be overwhelming, we have some tips and resources to make it a little easier for both of you.
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.
Let the Awareness Continue!
It looks like in many places we're back to wearing masks, or will be soon. Our family has pulled out all our favorite masks and getting used to them all over again.
CDC Awards $4 Million Cooperative Agreement to Build on the Work of the FORWARD FXS Natural History Study!
A $4 million cooperative agreement to “Characterize the Natural History of Fragile X Syndrome to Inform the Development of Intervention and Outcome Measures” was awarded to Dr. Elizabeth Berry-Kravis of Rush University Medical Center by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Using Mindfulness and Acceptance Techniques to Reduce Stress — Webinar
Dr. Anne Wheeler provides an overview of stress vulnerability in women with (and without) a premutation, and how mindfulness-based techniques can be helpful for increasing mindfulness, reducing stress, and improving overall well-being.
In Memory of Steve Warren
As a geneticist and academic, Warren’s contributions to the understanding of Fragile X and to the broader Fragile X community are immense. In addition to being a gifted scientist, he was an outstanding leader, mentor, and friend who will be greatly missed.
Welcome to Our Newest 2021 Board Members
On behalf of the NFXF Board of Directors, I am excited to welcome our newest class of directors for 2021. This group of individuals have all been active members of our Fragile X community for many years and contribute in all areas of outreach.
Fragile X Awareness Signs
We designed several Fragile X awareness yard signs so you can choose one that serves you best. Each are printed on-demand and shipped directly to you with everything you need to display them in your yard for all of July or even longer if you choose.
AI–Assisted Phenotype Discovery of Fragile X Syndrome in a Population-Based Sample
This study is important for later-diagnosed individuals as it creates successful predictive models that can identify cases five years earlier than clinical diagnosis.