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Welcome to the online home of the Fragile X Association of Australia where you will find:
- Information, news and resources relating to Fragile X Syndrome within Australia and internationally.
- An online community offering support, help and contact for those dealing with the challenges of Fragile X.
- News from our State Support Groups, keeping you informed of events, meetings, social gatherings and state specific news and resources.
What is Fragile X?
Fragile X Syndrome is the leading inherited cause of intellectual disability and the most common known genetic cause of autism.
It is caused by a single gene disorder, carried by about 1 in 260 women and 1 in 800 men. It affects about 1 in 3600 males and 1 in 4000-6000 females.
Who are we?
The Fragile X Association of Australia is a non-profit organisation made up of family, friends, therapists, doctors and carers of people with Fragile X Syndrome.We are a national organization, based in Sydney, with individual support groups around Australia.
Support
Helping people with Fragile X to realise their full potentialProviding information and support to those people whose lives have been affected by Fragile X.
Raising public awareness and promote acceptance and integration of people with Fragile X into the community.