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I have been married for 14 years now to my wife Sheila. We have one son who has Fragile X Syndrome with Autism and I also have two other children Jessie and Justin. Me and my wife try to raise as much awareness as possible for Autism and Fragile X.

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Diagnosis and treatment for Fragile X

Is There a Test for Fragile X? A DNA test for Fragile X was developed in 1992. This blood test is accurate and can detect both carriers and fully-affected individuals. It can be ordered by any physici...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:59:00 GMT

The cause of Fragile X Syndrome

Just One Gene ..Drs. Ben Oostra, Stephen Warren, and David Nelson discovered the gene for Fragile X.FRAXA is the name they gave the mutationwhich causes Fragile X ..In 1991, scientists discovered the ...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:57:00 GMT

What are the common symptoms of Fragile X?

What Are the Common Symptoms of Fragile X? Features usually include:mental impairment, ranging from learning disabilities to mental retardation attention deficit and hyperactivity anxiety and unstable...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:53:00 GMT

What is the most promising research? (FRAXA)

What is the Most Promising Research?We are often asked "What is the research most likely to lead to better treatments for Fragile X in the near future?" While no one can foresee the future, we are opt...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:51:00 GMT

FRAXA Research Priorities

FRAXA Research Priorities As fragile X research races ahead, FRAXA Research Foundations funding priorities continue to change. At the same time as more highly talented scientists become interested in...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:47:00 GMT