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Fragile X Premutation Associated Conditions (FXPAC) Statement
A European Fragile X Network meeting discussed the term FXAND and recent research on conditions affecting Fragile X premutation carriers.
Jan 30, 2020
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Growing up with Fragile X: one family's story
Heather shares her experiences of growing up with brother James, who has Fragile X
Jan 28, 2020
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Bridie's Fabulous Fashion Show!
In November 2019, Bridie organised a Fashion Show to raise funds, and awareness, for The Fragile X Society.
Jan 28, 2020
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Using Social Stories from Adolescence into Adulthood (Part 2)
This article follows on from our first ‘snippets of advice’ information using social stories for early years to adolescence (click here...
Jan 23, 2020
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Families in Birmingham: We need you to help with our film!
The up-coming Rare Film Festival, will shine the light on the experiences of people with rare conditions (affecting fewer than 1 in 2000...
Nov 28, 2019
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The Fragile X Community's Views on Screening
Recently, Dr Felicity Boardman and colleagues from Warwick Medical School conducted a study to investigate the implications of genetic...
Nov 28, 2019
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Fragile X Podcasts
Podcasts are a fantastic way to get informed on the go. We are delighted to be able to signpost you to some fantastic Fragile X-related...
Nov 27, 2019
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We Need You! Opportunity for a Volunteer Grants Officer
We are looking for an individual who can use their experience in grant writing to further the work of our passionate, small, national...
Nov 26, 2019
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Welcome, Kate!
Welcome Kate, our new Administrative and Communications Coordinator! We are delighted to welcome Kate Williams to our team as...
Nov 26, 2019
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Are you interested in participating in a research project? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We have been supporting Dr Nermin Khalil in recruiting for her study, “Cognitive Emotional Dysregulation of FMR1 Premutation Carrier...
Nov 26, 2019
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Fragile Not Broken: A Documentary
Phoebe created this wonderful documentary about her family's Fragile X diagnosis story. Thank you so much Phoebe for sharing this...
Oct 10, 2019
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"I wanted to create a safe space for people who have Fragile x to feel like they're not alone."
Amanda shares why she started her podcast and blog about her experiences of Fragile X, and much more. "I started my podcast for a few...
Oct 10, 2019
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Our Fragile X Awareness Day Video is launching at 7am on 10th October!
Rather than sharing simple facts this Fragile X Awareness Day, we wanted to share a snapshot of real, family life with Fragile X...
Oct 9, 2019
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Lisa's Xtraordinary Charity Race Night Raises over £800!
On Saturday 28th September 2019 I held a race night with a difference to raise money for Fragile X. Instead watching a horse race on a...
Oct 8, 2019
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It's Almost Fragile X Awareness Day!
Thank you to everyone who has requested packs to support your activities for Fragile X Awareness Day activities this Thursday, 10th...
Oct 8, 2019
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Three ‘Pillars’ to deliver better support and care for disabled children and their families
"To make a real difference to the lives of disabled children, the Government must make them a priority, including by appointing a...
Oct 8, 2019
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Fragile X-Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS): Diagnosis, Treatment and Management.
In this talk from our 2019 Conference, Dr Alusi discusses the diagnosis, treatment and management of FXTAS, as well as her clinic at the...
Oct 4, 2019
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Using Social Stories from Early Years to Adulthood (Part 1)
Social stories are used to give individuals clear information about people, events and situations and to introduce a new experience.
Sep 24, 2019
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Update on our Staff Team
We are writing to give an update in relation to some of the recent chances to our staff team. You may have seen that we recently...
Sep 24, 2019
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Fragile X Conference 2019: Videos and Feedback
Thank you to all of you who joined us for our conference on 7th September at the University of Birmingham Medical School! We are so...
Sep 19, 2019
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