Conference Presentation

Premutation Concerns and Strategies

01 h 25 m

Dr. Randi Hagerman discusses the Fragile X-associated conditions and disorders and provides strategies for some of their characteristics.

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From the 18th NFXF International Fragile X Conference, Dr. Randi Hagerman discusses Fragile X-associated conditions and disorders and provides strategies for some of their characteristics. She offers suggestions such as exercising, treating anxiety and depression if you have it, cutting back on alcohol, stopping smoking, cognitive stimulation, trying IV anesthesia if you can, and getting good sleep or treating sleep apnea.

About the Presenter

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Randi J. Hagerman

University of California, Davis, MIND Institute, California
Medical Director (Fragile X Clinic), Distinguished Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Endowed Chair in Fragile X Research

Developmental pediatrician Randi J. Hagerman, MD, FAAP, is a highly regarded professional within the Fragile X community. She co-founded the National Fragile X Foundation in 1984 and served on the board for 25 years. In 2009, she decided it was time to step aside and let others bring their expertise to the board, though she continues to help guide the foundation to this day.

There is no aspect of the NFXF that Randi has not helped shape. Her strength as both a clinician and researcher has informed the NFXF mission and strategic plan. She and her husband, Dr. Paul Hagerman, generously support the NFXF mission. While Randi is no longer a board member, she is active on the NFXF Scientific & Clinical Advisory Committee and the Fragile X Clinical & Research Consortium where she represents the UC Davis Medical Center’s MIND Institute as medical director of the Fragile X Clinic.

Randi continues to be a sought-after speaker and her work has expanded from Fragile X syndrome to all Fragile X-associated disorders. Randi is continually on the go as an international spokesperson for Fragile X. Fortunately, she’s only seconds away by phone when we need to call upon her for her guidance, advice, and wisdom.