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Dancing to fight FXTAS
In January my dance school – PAD (Power Academy of Dance) performed our bi-annual dance show, our chosen charity is the Fragile X Society....
Mar 7, 2019


Video: Identifying and meeting the health needs of people with Fragile X Syndrome
We were delighted and so grateful to be invited to complete training about Fragile X for learning disability nursing students at Kingston...
Feb 13, 2019


Celebrating Our Achievements in Scotland, as the Project Comes to an End.
Over the past 6 and a half years, we have been very fortunate to be able to run a dedicated Scottish Project to provide support to...
Jan 29, 2019


"You become more understanding of other people's difficulties": Lou's experiences
This article summarises an interview with Lou (age 45) about her experiences of living with the Fragile X premutation, which was...
Jan 24, 2019


"It's just daily life": Brianna's experiences of being a Fragile X premutation car
This article summarises an interview with Brianna about her experiences of living with the Fragile X premutation, which was conducted as...
Jan 24, 2019


"Knowledge is Power": Grace's experiences of being a Fragile X premutation carrier
This article summarises an interview with 'Grace' (age 45) about her experiences of living with the Fragile X premutation, which was...
Jan 24, 2019


"I wanted to meet somebody who would treat me like a princess": Emily's experience of
As a 27 year old woman with fragile X syndrome the world of dating can often be difficult and overwhelming. So, I thought the show 'The...
Jan 24, 2019


Research Update: Experiences of women with the Fragile X premutation
It is only fairly recently that research has started focusing on people who have the Fragile X premutation, i.e. individuals who have a...
Jan 10, 2019


Welcome, Caroline! Our New Families and Professionals Advisor
I have now been working at the Fragile X Society for 2 months and have been made very welcome. My mentor Wendy was absolutely brilliant...
Jan 10, 2019


Wendy's Retirement: Farewell messages & wise words
Just over 11 years ago I was working in a special school in North London. A colleague I had job shared with came to me and said “Wendy, I...
Nov 27, 2018


The unused power of Fragile X: A TED talk
We often only see the limitations of someone with Fragile X. And not what they can do. Yet, their special abilities could add tremendous...
Nov 27, 2018


Challenging Behaviours in Fragile X Syndrome: Investigating Environmental and Physiological Influenc
Challenging behaviours, such as self-injurious behaviour and aggression, are a significant concern for some people with Fragile X...
Nov 27, 2018


Ash and Tony's Story
Ash joined our family aged 5. My children were then 20, 18 and 14 and they regularly rode and helped out with a friend’s horses. When...
Nov 16, 2018


Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis: A Family Story
“I remember reading about Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis about 10 years ago. Long before we were parents. It was only available...
Nov 16, 2018


Welcoming our new Chairperson!
We are delighted to introduce our new Chair: Dr Kirsten Johnson. "I am married to Jonathan and we have three wonderful daughters, two of...
Nov 16, 2018


Pragmatic communication by boys with fragile X syndrome: How do symptoms of autism spectrum and atte
Effective communication forms an important part of a child’s daily life. For example, producing and understanding speech are criticalfor...
Nov 16, 2018


Newsletter Update: Move to Digital Communications
We are proud that we spend our funds responsibly and we constantly consider our services in light of our financial position. As you...
Nov 14, 2018


Vishna's Gift
"Vishna is a very kind and loving individual, who is always thinking of other people. In the past Vishna has done fundraising for the...
Nov 14, 2018


Spectacular Swim-A-Thon!
We at the Fragile X Society are as grateful to Lewis Ross as his family and friends are proud of him for taking on a sponsored swimming...
Nov 14, 2018
"I know I’m not great with money and I need help to keep on track. What do I need to learn abou
Hi Girls, The first step is to figure out the usual costs of the things that you like the most (searching the internet works well). The...
Oct 24, 2018
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