Nathan

What makes Nathan Xtraordinary to you?

Nathan is 15 years old and lives with Full-Mutation Fragile X and Autism. He is caring, smart, and the life of the party! Nathan can remember names after the first time he meets someone. His cousin, Nicole is 28 years old and is also a full-mutation carrier of fragile x, but without the cognitive and behavioral challenges generally associated with full-mutation carriers. Nathan has changed Nicole’s life and the way she sees the special needs community. She advocates for her cousin Nathan and hopes to be apart of creating a more inclusive environment for Nathan as he continues to prepare for adulthood!

Special Facts

Nathan has loved buzz-Lightyear since he was at least 5 years old, he loves to go for rides in his Dad’s hot rod cars, and loves to have people over at his house.

How has the NFXF helped you and/or your family?

By providing opportunities for other families affected by fragile x to meet at conferences and advocacy days. The NFXF also provides so many resources that we are able to share with others that might not otherwise have heard of fragile x!