Did you know, both males and females can have the Fragile X premutation?
Meet Laurie. Laurie is many things to many people, an occupational therapist, mom, wife, friend, and dedicated research participate, to name a few! Laurie also happens to have the Fragile X premutation. While this piece of information has not had a major impact on her personal health, it’s something she is aware may put her at a higher risk for certain Fragile X-associated conditions. At a routine trip to the neurologist, Laurie disclosed she had the Fragile X premutation. The doctor- new to Laurie and early in their career- stated, “Isn’t there a neurodegenerative condition associated with that?”
Wait, what?! Someone knew about FXTAS!
Did you know both males and females can have the Fragile X premutation? Both males and females are at risk for FXTAS though the incidence varies.
With the help and support of the National Ataxia Foundation, we have been able to meet and educate more clinicians about Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome. Our hope is that individuals across the country have access to clinics knowledgeable about FXTAS—not only so patients receive informed care, but also so clinicians can help families understand the genetic and hereditary nature of Fragile X.
Our Fragile X Clinic Finder now includes many of the NAF Ataxia Centers of Excellence as part of our FXTAS listings.
Thanks to you, more clinicians than ever know about Fragile X. And with your help, we can continue to grow the next generation of professionals who know and treat Fragile X.
Help us educate more clinicians about the Fragile X premutation, with a special emphasis on raising awareness for FXPOI, in 2026.
Together, we can make Fragile X a household name.
