Estate Planning: Special Needs Planning for Individuals and Caregivers
Learn how to leave money and other assets for the benefit of a child with special needs without causing the child to lose important public benefits.
Guardianship for Special Needs Individuals and Caregivers — Webinar
Learn about if and when guardianship should be considered and the requirements needed, plus less restrictive alternatives, such as financial and healthcare powers of attorney.
NFXF Webinar: Participating in Research Studies and Trials
Hilary Rosselot gives advice and guidance to participating in research studies and clinical trials. She is also joined by two Fragile X moms who have participated in several studies and trials and share their perspectives and advice.
Moving from Pediatrics to Adult Services — Webinar
Dr. Marcia Braden on the difficulties associated with patients with Fragile X syndrome transitioning from a pediatric to an adult care provider.
The NFXF Conference, Research Opportunities, and a Fragile X Q&A
NFXF Webinar Recap In case you don’t have time, or would prefer the information in written form, we are now providing NFXF Webinar recaps. These are summaries of the webinars, using paraphrases rather than [...]
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.
Genetics 101: Fragile X Inheritance
Whether you’re a newly-diagnosed family in the fragile X community or have been living with the diagnosis for several years, please join us as we speak with Brenda Finucane (Geisinger, ADMI Associate Director & Professor) about the nuts and bolts of Fragile X inheritance.
Adult Living Situations and Fragile X — Webinar
As your child gets older, there are many decisions to be made. One of the biggest decisions is determining the best living situation for your young adult.
FXS Autism and Behavior with Mouse and Tracy — Valentineʼs Day Edition
Love is in the air! Our very good friends from Developmental FX join us to answer questions about Fragile X and behavior.
Fragile X Premutation w Dr. Randi Hagerman
Our very own founder, Dr. Randi Hagerman of the UC Davis MIND Institute, joins us to discuss issues in Fragile X premutation carriers. Needless to say, she is a major force in research for Fragile X and one of the biggest names in our field! Join us for a presentation and some time for Q&A!
Independent Living with Anita Inz
A concern many parents have for their children is whether or not their children will be able move out of the house and to live on their own. The process that mother and CSN leader Anita Inz went through was a difficult challenge, but now her son lives happily in an independent living community with support. She joins us for our upcoming webinar to talk about her experience and her son’s’ current living situation, to help give you an idea of how to navigate the world of independent living.
Let's Talk FXS, Autism & Behavior with Tracy & Mouse
Our favorite duo, Mouse & Tracy of Developmental FX, join us to discuss Fragile X, autism and behavior. As always, they provided insight and wonderful advice to our audience - and their presence is always a delight!
Let's Talk Fragile X Premutation Carriers and Health
Fragile X premutation carriers have long expressed concern over issues they might be facing because of having the premutation. Only in recent years has research been making headway into the reality of premutation carrier issues.
Let's Talk Behavior and FXS
Dr. Marcia Braden, licensed psychologist and noted Fragile X expert, leads our latest "Let's Talk" Webinar on Behavior. She begins with a presentation on "How Neurobiology Affects FXS Behavior", followed by a Q&A session from members who were part of the webinar.
Let's Talk Medication For Fragile X Syndrome
Given the great number of medications in the market that address specific issues with fragile X syndrome, the world of treatment can be tough for parents and other caregivers to navigate. One of the most frequent questions they ask is, "Which medication is best for my child?" The National Fragile X Foundation is pleased to address this topic in the first of its series of "Let's Talk" webinars. "Let's Talk Medication for Fragile X Syndrome" features Dr. Craig Erickson, a noted Fragile X expert and medical director of the Fragile X Clinic in Cincinnati, Ohio.