The NFXF Blog
An Xtraordinary Employee: Zachary
Meet an xtraordinary employee, Zach, who turned his love of animals into his perfect job at the Monterey Zoo.
Talking with Your Daughter About Her Fragile X Syndrome Diagnosis
Are you wondering when and how to talk to your daughter about her Fragile X syndrome diagnosis? If so, you are not alone. Here are some strategies to help in talking about your daughter’s FXS diagnosis with her.
Employment Opportunities for Your Young Adult
Helping your young adult transition out of school and into a new job can be overwhelming, we have some tips and resources to make it a little easier for both of you.
Tips for Beginning the Moving Out Process with Your Young Adult
Helpful tips and insight into various housing options, sources of funding, and points to consider before your young adult's big move.
Let the Awareness Continue!
It looks like in many places we're back to wearing masks, or will be soon. Our family has pulled out all our favorite masks and getting used to them all over again.
CDC Awards $4 Million Cooperative Agreement to Build on the Work of the FORWARD FXS Natural History Study!
A $4 million cooperative agreement to “Characterize the Natural History of Fragile X Syndrome to Inform the Development of Intervention and Outcome Measures” was awarded to Dr. Elizabeth Berry-Kravis of Rush University Medical Center by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
POcKIT Study: At-Home Study for Young Children with FXS
Purdue University is conducting a research study to learn about how genetic, biological, nutritional, and environmental information relates to health and development in Fragile X syndrome.
South Carolina and Wisconsin Proclaim Fragile X Awareness Day
The governors of Wisconsin and South Carolina proclaim July 22, 2021 as Fragile X Awareness Day in South Carolina. Read their proclamations.
NFXF Webinar Series: NIH Fragile X Centers of Excellence
Learn about the Centers for Collaborative Research in Fragile X and FMR1-Related Conditions Program, which supports research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of Fragile X syndrome and its related conditions.
NFXF Webinar Series: How FORWARD is Advancing Our Understanding of Fragile X Syndrome
Representatives from the CDC join Dr. Elizabeth Berry Kravis discusses the advances made in understanding Fragile X Syndrome through FORWARD.
How is Fragile X syndrome inherited?
This infographic and two-minute tip video answer the question, How is Fragile X syndrome inherited. It is one of the most common questions about Fragile X.
Study: Adolescents and Adults with IDD Needed for a Spatial Abilities Study
The Spatial Development Lab at Montclair State University is conducting a research study to learn about spatial abilities, such as why we sometimes get lost in the environment.