July 21, 2024

This family-friendly introductory session unpacks the complexities of assistive technology from early childhood to special education IEPs through to adulthood. Families will learn about no-to-high-tech assistive technology with examples and how it works.

August 26, 2024
02 mins read

Use our customizable “About Me” template to help describe Fragile X to your schoolmates or colleagues.

November 6, 2024

The multidisciplinary panel discussed the unique experiences and support needs of females living with Fragile X syndrome. While females may sometimes exhibit fewer overt support needs, they can be as significantly affected as males. This complexity highlights the necessity for individualized approaches to support and intervention.

May 2, 2023

Speaker Barbara Haas-Givler provides resources and strategies for implementing social skills support in the classroom, home, and community.

July 16, 2022

Explore behavioral challenges and triggers in FXS, evidence-based practices, and strategies to support social skills at school, home, and in the community.

July 16, 2022

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.

July 16, 2022

Experts in the field discuss support and solutions for females with Fragile X in this panel discussion and Q&A.

July 15, 2022

This interactive, family-friendly presentation focuses on considerations for school-age children with Fragile X syndrome.

June 9, 2021

Dr. Marcia Braden presents a webinar about females and Fragile X syndrome to help you better understand the features associated with the syndrome.

August 27, 2020

In this guided session, each self-advocate panelist prepares a presentation and talks the viewers through their life experiences so far.

June 13, 2018
11 mins read

Individuals with Fragile X syndrome often have difficulty establishing meaningful friendships. Limited social skills, social anxiety, and an often narrow range of interests contribute to these difficulties. Here, we discuss various interventions that can increase their social network.

January 11, 2017
11 mins read

Though males experience greater frequency and severity of symptoms, females with FXS present a variety of challenges as well. This article is dedicated to addressing those challenges.

November 9, 2016
08 mins read

Video modeling utilizes readily available technology to provide a model of appropriate social, language, behavior, or specific targeted daily living or job skills.

June 27, 2016
08 mins read

Preparing our children to access their communities without the risk of inappropriate behavior or misunderstood sexual language that may be misconstrued.

May 1, 2013
11 mins read

Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength.