Fragile X Association of Australia

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Understanding Fragile X

Fragile X syndrome is an inherited genetic condition that causes intellectual disability, and behavioural and learning challenges.

Fragile X Disorders

Fragile X-associated Disorders are a family of inherited conditions caused by alterations (expansions) in the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome.

Who Are We?

Fragile X Association of Australia is a member-based organisation and registered charity providing support to people living with Fragile X and their families.

Margaret's Story: The unfolding discovery of the Fragile X gene | Read online

This brief & very readable history of Australia's involvement in the discovery of the Fragile X gene is told from two perspectives. Firstly from the perspective of one of the Australian families who had been searching for answers to the cause of their child's intellectual disability. Then from the perspective of researchers involved in the international race to find the gene causing Fragile X syndrome.

Australia - shining a light for World Fragile X Day!

22 July was World Fragile X Day and celebrations were right across the country as landmarks lit up orange for Fragile X. Shining a light for people affected by Fragile X. Shining a light for the work underway for early testing & diagnosis and potential new treatments.

Recording now online | Genetics & inheritance of FX and how carrier testing works |

Watch online. This webinar covered the GENETICS and INHERITANCE of Fragile X, how CARRIER TESTING for Fragile X works, and considerations about timing of testing and reproductive considerations for people who receive a carrier result. Dr Alison Archibald is a certified genetic counsellor and group leader for the reproductive genetic counselling team at VCGS. Dr Archibald provides genetic counselling regarding Fragile X and associated conditions and also undertakes research around people’s experiences of carrier screening.

IVF and PGD

Join us for a discussion / Q&A on IVF considerations for women who are carriers for Fragile X and an overview of the Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis process, which can be used to differentiate embryos based on their genetics before they are transferred back into the uterus. Dr Mark Livingstone is an IVF and fertility specialist.

World Fragile X Day!

World Fragile X Day: 22 July: Celebrating individuals and families who are living with Fragile X and acknowledging the work being done to ensure early diagnosis and future treatments.

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Understanding Fragile X

Fragile X Disorders

Who Are We?

Margaret's Story: The unfolding discovery of the Fragile X gene | Read online

Australia - shining a light for World Fragile X Day!

Recording now online | Genetics & inheritance of FX and how carrier testing works |

IVF and PGD

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30 Years Strong | Supporting | Sharing | Connecting | Informing

Understanding Fragile X

Fragile X Disorders

Who Are We?

Margaret's Story: The unfolding discovery of the Fragile X gene | Read online

Australia - shining a light for World Fragile X Day!

Recording now online | Genetics & inheritance of FX and how carrier testing works |

IVF and PGD

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