The NFXF Blog
Visual Wizardry: Using Visual Supports to Change your Child’s Life
Visual supports help translate the environment and expectations to an individual with FXS without requiring direct processing of language. This type of information can be processed quickly. Visual supports remain present, so they can be referred to more than one time, whereas verbal directions might be heard and then forgotten. Learning to use visual supports can help alleviate anxiety for the person with FXS and frustration for the person providing support.
Fragile X of Minnesota's Annual Family BBQ
Fragile X of Minnesota had a great family BBQ event on August 20, 2016. New faces, new friends and lots of fun.
Toilet Training the Older Child
Toilet training continues to be an important issue for families who have children with Fragile X syndrome. There is hope for older children, but they require a different approach to toilet training.
2015 Annual Impact Report
The 2015 Annual Impact Report highlights the past year show that Together, We're Stronger!
Oppositional or Merely Anxious?
Children with and without Fragile X syndrome learn to maneuver their environments in order to survive and thrive. In order to discern whether a behavior is oppositional, or merely a reaction to anxiety, pay attention to your reaction.
Research Study of Children with Fragile X Syndrome at Georgia State University
If your child is between six and 17 years of age, Georgia State University is interested in studying their walking pattern and bone mineral density.
Nebraska Launches the ENABLE National Program
The National Fragile X Foundation is pleased to announce that the state of Nebraska has now launched its version of an Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE) account. Known as the “ENABLE” national program, it offers enrollment to qualified individuals with disabilities both in Nebraska and throughout the country.
Prioritizing the Relationship with your Spouse while Raising a Special Needs Child
Raising a child with special needs is challenging enough for an individual. When you factor in a relationship, the challenges increase, and the consequences for not caring for yourself and your relationship are more significant.
Sibs Night Out in St. Louis
St. Louis siblings had a great May Day supporting each other and being crafty!
Western Massachusetts Fragile X Participates in Local Camp
On June 22, 2016 the Western Massachusetts Fragile X group spoke at Kamp for Kids. Kamp for Kids is a camp specifically for kids with special needs. Pat, son of leader, Denise Devine, attended when he [...]
Teaching Pro-Public Behavior: Public or Private?
How do we prepare our children to access their communities, without the risk of their being exploited, showing affection in inappropriate ways, using sexual language that may be misconstrued, or touching body parts that could bring legal action or, at the very least, a disgruntled public?
Tennessee Launches ABLE TN Program
The National Fragile X Foundation is excited to announce the State of Tennessee’s launch of the country’s second Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program. ABLE TN is a national program, offering enrollment to qualified individuals with disabilities both in Tennessee and throughout the country.