The NFXF Blog
My Boys and Fragile X
"The results of genetic analysis confirm the diagnosis of Fragile X syndrome, " said the pediatrician. Years later, those words still bring me to tears. We are blessed with two sons, Nathan, 29, and Jason, 24, who both have Fragile X syndrome. For those of you who have never heard of Fragile X syndrome, it is the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability and the most common known genetic cause of autism.
National Fragile X Foundation Announces Fragile X Awareness Month 2014
July is National Fragile X Awareness Month, an extension of Fragile X Awareness Day (July 22) that was officially recognized in 2000 by Congress to increase awareness and advocacy for Fragile X.
Finding Hope After Our Diagnosis
Our only child, Kenny, was diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome (FXS) at the age of four. When this happened our family was not only at a loss for words, but at a loss for what we could do for our son and for his future.
Spread the Word to End the Word
In Girl Scouts, there are three different awards you can receive, Bronze, Silver, and Gold. As a member of Girl Scouting, I have received all three awards. The one I feel most proud of is my Gold Award because what I did to earn that award made a real difference to my brother and to my community. I received that award because I organized a “Spread the Word to End the Word” day at my high school, Hopkins Academy.
Parent Survey Results: Insights To Appear in Research Grant
A few months ago we asked the parents of children and adult offspring with Fragile X syndrome (FXS) in the National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF) community to answer a few questions. We asked what parents [...]
Novartis Trial and the Morgan Family Heartbreak
As I contemplated the end of the I decided to list the accomplishments and changes that we have witnessed in our son, Dan, since its inception two years and nine months ago. The [...]
Continued Success of the FORWARD Project
New York State Institute for Basic Research (IBR) and the Fragile X Clinical and Research Consortium (FXCRC) Continue To Make Great Strides with the CDC supported Fragile X Online Registry With Accessible Research Database (FORWARD) [...]
Insight on Evidence-based Medical and Therapeutic Intervention
A discussion for parents of children with special developmental needs about evidence, consensus and anecdotal-based interventions.
Survey: The Quality of Life for Children with FXS
Please help the NFXF and the Fragile X clinics gather information about the quality of life for children with Fragile X syndrome (FXS) and their parents across the country. One of the ways of finding [...]
Does CGG Repeat Length Relate to Psychological Symptoms?
A new study reveals that increasing CGG repeat length in the premutation range (55–200 repeats) doesn’t necessarily put one at increasing risk of psychiatric disorders — the relationship is more complex.
Let 'Em Know 5k FAQs
Registration & Rules What is the Difference Between Registering, Joining a Team and Donating? Registering When you register for the NFXF Let ‘Em Know 5k, you: Receive a dry-fit shirt and a race bib. Agree [...]
Best Sister in the World
One of the many things I wasn’t ready for as a parent — and then again as a special needs parent — is how true the clichés are. I’ve lost track of how many people tell me about studies that say growing up with a special needs sibling will make my other children kinder, more sensitive, and all around more wonderful people. I think it’s probably true but that doesn’t help get us through the day. Although there are moments.