For doctors Paulin Madia and Ruth Kabengele, diagnosing patients is part of their job. But when the time came for them to go on their own diagnostic journey with their sons, who both live with Fragile X Syndrome, it was not the diagnosis that was their biggest challenge, but what came afterwards. We are grateful…
Dr Marcia Braden is a psychologist with over four years of experience supporting families and people living with Fragile X Syndrome. She has also been a pivotal member of FraXI’s Board of Advisors, and was influential in founding FraXI’s clinical arm which unites researchers and medical practitioners in supporting the Fragile X Community in everyday…
Amassing over 50,000 views on YouTube, the short film “Fragile” was produced by Flow Like Water Films in association with Fragile X Society India. With a 30-minute run time and subtitles available in English and Hindi, the film delivers an impactful message about Fragile X Syndrome: it exists, there are people who live with it,…
“Bríd Quinn” is a bit of a household name in the FXS community. She is a regular feature on FraXI’s newsletters, blogs, and socials because she is doing something X-traordinary: she is running 5 half-marathons in the shape of an X across Europe to raise awareness about FXS. Bríd completed her penultimate half marathon in…
Last year, FraXI was lucky enough to cross paths with Bríd Quinn (being lucky to cross paths is an understatement- she is quite speedy!). Bríd is the proud mum of Alannah and Saorla, who live with Fragile X Syndrome. We covered her story here. We strongly encourage you to read it, but if you want…
Last year, Michal and Eva Bednarik started Slovakia’s first ever Fragile X family organisation. Back then, the Bednariks knew no other families raising children with an FX diagnosis.Today, they have helped multiple families across Slovakia with their FXS journey and found their own purpose along the way. FraXI is grateful to Michal and Eva for…
Table of Contents: Diagnostic Process Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is diagnosed through genetic testing. Testing of an individual with suspected FXS is usually done through taking a sample of blood which is sent to a laboratory to test which form of the FMR1 gene is present. It is also possible to diagnose using saliva or…
Helping a person with Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is about recognising and promoting their strengths as well as putting support in place for areas of difficulties. There will be a range of inter-linked aspects which cross categories. Socio-educational interventions, for example, may teach skills for daily living, give tools for independence and promote inclusion in…
Behaviour can cover many aspects of Fragile X Syndrome (FXS). Some behaviours are charming and idiosyncratic, others can disrupt daily life. Some behaviours may be linked to co-occurring conditions such as autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression. Often there is a combination of the above, unique to the individual and with changes in behaviour over the…
Table of Contents: Case study: Sensory diet for a child with Fragile X Syndrome who is hyposensitive to sensory input Information on the child: Age: 7Diagnoses: Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Sensory profile: Hyposensitive to stimuli across multiple sensory systems Identified behaviour: Suggested Sensory Diet Plan Morning Routine (aims to get the…
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