The NFXF Blog
Education and Fragile X Syndrome
Children whose development is affected by Fragile X syndrome are eligible for special education services. Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law, provides for services to children from birth [...]
Reasons to Visit a Clinic
While every Fragile X clinic is set up a little differently, they all offer similar services. They are staffed by people who understand Fragile X. Examples of evaluations offered at clinics through an initial intake include: medical, [...]
Planning Your Visit to a Fragile X Clinic
Why should you visit a Fragile X clinic? Because you won’t hear, “Fragile what?” You will have the opportunity to meet with a team of people who will be able to provide guidance in many [...]
Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Fragile X Syndrome
The Early Intervention Process The Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities is the program known as Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It is also known as [...]
Survey: Communication with Children Unaffected by Fragile X
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Clinical Trial: AFQ056 for Language Learning in Children with Fragile X Syndrome (NN107)
NN107 FX-LEARN is currently looking to enroll children with Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) for a research study conducted by the Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT). Dr. Elizabeth Berry-Kravis at Rush University is [...]
Lesson Planning Guide
Download the Lesson Planning Guide A Practical Approach for the Classroom This guide is intended for classroom teachers who may have little or no exposure to Fragile X syndrome (FXS). Our goal is to help [...]
Vanderbilt: Fragile X/Angelman Syndrome Study
Vanderbilt University Medical Center [mpc_image image="28431" padding_divider="true" padding_css="padding-bottom:20px;" image_opacity="100" image_inner_border_gap="0" effect="none" image_hover_opacity="100"] Do you have an adolescent child diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome or Angelman syndrome? We Need: Either two females, or [...]
CO: Food & Drink Fundraiser
Fundraiser ar Brewability Lab Bar Date: August 5, 2017 Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Brewability 12445 E. 39th Ave #314 Denver, CO 80239 Hosts: Colorado Fragile X Details Brewability Lab was [...]
CO: Fragile X Support Group
Colorado Fragile X Support Group Date: August 26, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Children's Hospital Colorado 13123 E 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045 We will meet in the main hospital cafeteria, in the back. It [...]
CO: Awareness Event
Raise Awareness for Fragile X Syndrome Date: July 15, 2017 Time: Location: We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym 8601 W Cross Dr. Ste B6-2 Littleton, CO 80123 Hosts: Colorado Fragile X We Rock the Spectrum [...]
CA: North San Diego Family Picnic
North San Diego Family Picnic Date: July 29, 2017 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Sunset Park909 Puesta Del Sol San Marcos, CA 920278 We will meet by the basketball courts. Hosts: North San Diego [...]