How To's of Sensory Diets in Fragile X Syndrome is the new video for this special time from Tracy Stackhouse from Developmental FX. A sensory diet is an occupational therapy intervention strategy devised to attain and maintain appropriate arousal states throughout each day.
From our good friends at Developmental FX, Tracy and Ruth on using movement and meditation to deal with the anxiety and challenges of daily life being turned upside down.
In this webinar, Rebecca Shaffer guides us through some pointers about how to build play skills while your children are at home, and some great resources for thinking through different play opportunities while they’re at home.
In this webinar, Rebecca Shaffer guides us through the importance of having a routine, including providing predictability and lowering anxiety, and how to create and build your own for you and your child.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Marcia Braden on the difficulties associated with patients with Fragile X syndrome transitioning from a pediatric to an adult care provider.
A discussion of the upcoming conference including how to get the most out of your time, what to look for, and how to have a great time and connect with the community.
Individuals with a dual diagnosis of Fragile X syndrome and autism have reported greater cognitive and behavioral impairment. With Dr. Walter E. Kaufmann.
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.
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.
Love is in the air! Our very good friends from Developmental FX join us to answer questions about Fragile X and behavior.
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!
Dr. Yankowitz discusses the adult transitions you want to start planning well before your child ages out of services. Dr. Yankowitz has more than 30 years experience working with families of individuals with developmental disabilities.
