Valerie Hansen

What makes Valerie Xtraordinary to you?

Valerie is so Xtraordianry!! She has Gus with Fragile X. She, also, has Lee and Joe and her husband, Roger. Valerie was a Special Education teacher and over her department for several years. She’s now a stay-at-home mom/homeschooler. She knew probably early that something was wrong with Gus, when he couldn’t sit up. She recognized so many signs. They ended up in Colorado to get him diagnosed. She has been on top of every therapy, every opporunity for Fragile X since the beginning. Gus first learned to walk with a special walker for little fellas. He can now walk on his on, go up their stairs (he does slide down them ) She has learned so many home remedies, healthy options for him and her family. They walk and ride bikes. Always at the park or some activity. Gus loves water and music!! He’s had swimming lessons. All of his therapists love him!! He has the best smile. Gus has a Tablet with all the words that he uses, family pictures, food pictures. He is so fast on it and even makes jokes on it. She is teaching him to learn his sounds with alphabet and numbers. All is just amazing!!! Valerie and family go to a church that supports special needs children. She has just been on every aspect to help Gus thrive that there is. Valerie does all of this while homeschooling, volunteering for church activities and helping at Aspire which is a homeschool environment with other homeschoolers. Valerie could really be an advocate for Fragile X. She’s always been smart and at the top of her class in everything. She gives her all!!!

Special Facts

Valerie’s favorite color is pink. Favorite activity is biking. Favorite food is tacos. Loves to ready.

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

Valerie will be attending the conference in July. NFXF has lots of information and stories about others that helps.