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"I like going on my phone but Mum worries about me going on different web sites and whom I’m ta
Hi Girls, How do you feel about this? Are you worried about the websites you visit or who you are talking to? It’s important to know what...
Oct 24, 2018
"Sometimes I can get confused about other people’s expectations and what it means to have a fri
Hi Girls, This is also something that’s confusing for a lot of people. The first thing to sort out is what you want a friend to do in...
Oct 24, 2018
"I worry that my daughter is vulnerable because she would agree to anything to be part of a gro
Hi Girls and Mums, Girls, part of being a Mum is feeling really worried that your children are not safe, but also, feeling really worried...
Oct 24, 2018
"I really don’t like it when something changes. How could I manage this better or should I just
Hi Girls, Letting people know that this is hard for you is a great idea, just so they are not surprised that you’re not feeling to great...
Oct 24, 2018
"I can’t seem to prioritise things and I end up doing the wrong thing first. Or I don’t realise
Hi Girls, Here’s a quick way to remember priorities: The first priorities are always the things that PROTECT you (your body, your...
Oct 24, 2018
“Sometimes I get asked to do something, but I just can’t get myself organised. I often find I haven’
Hi Girls, Something I’ve noticed is that sometimes when we humans feel like something is “work”, or even call it “work”, we automatically...
Oct 24, 2018
"My daughter makes things up about other people and themselves. I'm not really sure what to
Hi Mums, This is not uncommon, and can be frustrating, confusing, and worrisome, but it’s okay! You’re not alone in this concern, and...
Oct 24, 2018
"My daughter is so isolated and lonely, but she is so shy she can’t get over this hurdle."
Hi Mums, There is a lot of information circling around in discussions about parenting that warn of the downsides of technology, but...
Oct 24, 2018
“I know I take things too literally and I don’t understand what is expected of me.”
Hi Girls, That’s definitely going to happen sometimes, seeing that your brain is trying really hard to make sense of a busy, confusing...
Oct 24, 2018
“I get worried that people don’t like me” “I’m worried that I’m not good enough”. “I get upset about
Hi Girls, The first thing to remember is that everyone has thoughts like this. It’s kind of a funny thing about being human— we want to...
Oct 24, 2018


Ask Jil: Answering your questions about Females with Fragile X
Jil Frey, MSW, LCSW is an American clinical social worker working with individuals of all ages with a variety of social, emotional, and...
Aug 30, 2018


We need you to help us raise awareness of Fragile X Syndrome all the way around the UK!
We are excited to announce our 2018 FragileXpedition! What is the FragileXpedition? We want to mark Fragile X Awareness Day (10th...
Aug 16, 2018


Job Vacancy: Families and Professionals Advisor (Child Enquiries)
This is an exciting opportunity to make a valuable difference in the lives of individuals and families living with Fragile X Syndrome:...
Aug 2, 2018


Fragile: a new book by Cassie Capple
Cassie has recently contacted us about a book that she has written about her experiences of being a parent to a daughter with Fragile X...
Jul 31, 2018


Never heard about Fragile X – associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS)?
FXTAS stands for Fragile X-associated Tremor/Ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) – a difficult word for a complex disorder. As a relatively “new”...
Mar 9, 2018


Fragile X Society Virgin Money London Marathon Runner Announced!
Thank you so much to everyone who applied to run the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon for the Fragile X Society. As you may know, we...
Dec 18, 2017


Giving something back: Carmen's Story
"My name is Carmen, a fragile X carrier and mom to 3 gorgeous girls: Sofia who is 10 years old, Laura 7 and Beatriz 4. When Laura was 5...
Apr 1, 2017


Ryan's Rowdy Ramblers Tackle Ben Nevis!
Written by Campbell Alexander Ryan, now 25, was diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome in 1997, after 2 long years trailing around doctors and...
Jul 1, 2016


Health and Reproductive Features Related to Being a Female Fragile X Carrier
Introduction For a long time, it has been known that fragile X syndrome could be passed to future generations from people with smaller...
May 31, 2016


Sharing #fragileXtraordinary achievements!
At our Stirling Conference, held on Saturday 21st May, we were delighted to hear from individuals and family members sharing their...
May 27, 2016
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