Marcia Braden
Marcia Braden, PhD, PC, is a licensed psychologist with a clinical practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado, specializing in children and adolescents. She is a former teacher with experience teaching general and special education. She has written and published numerous articles related to education and behavior management strategies, techniques, and interventions. Dr. Braden is a member of the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Committee.
Dr. Braden is the author of Fragile – Handle With Care: More About Fragile X Syndrome. She is a contributing author to Fragile X Syndrome: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research, compiled and edited by Randi and Paul Hagerman; and Children with Fragile X Syndrome: A Parents’ Guide, edited by Jayne Dixon Weber.
More from the Author
Marcia Braden on recognizing the signs of hyperarousal in children with Fragile X syndrome, and how and why it often precedes self-removal
All members of the multidisciplinary team must consult the literature to guide planning and implementation of the educational intervention. Only then will students realize their potential and experience positive learning opportunities.
Though males experience greater frequency and severity of symptoms, females with FXS present a variety of challenges as well. This article is dedicated to addressing those challenges.
Pay attention to your reaction; if you provide social, emotional, or negative attention, you are most likely reinforcing a behavior that will continue.
Preparing our children to access their communities without the risk of inappropriate behavior or misunderstood sexual language that may be misconstrued.
Understanding the function of perseveration requires the observer to look beyond the monotonous repetition of the verbiage into what in the environment is prompting the excessive repetition.
Why would hearing “Happy Birthday” provoke such a strong reaction? The answer is really quite simple. Children with FXS tend to find it very uncomfortable being the center of attention.
Environment and curriculum structure dictate behavioral outcomes more than the severity of the FXS diagnosis.
The key shift is to address the antecedent rather than reactively penalize the behavior.