Medications in Fragile X Syndrome | Dr Jonathan Cohen
With Dr Jonathan Cohen, specialist physician and Medical Director of Fragile X Alliance, from a webinar recording on 14 May 2026.
Fragile X Podcasts
Fragile X Podcasts
The majority of our podcasts are audio recordings from our FX webinar series. Some are from workshops we have held, or small videos we’ve made featuring a specialist in Fragile X syndrome or a condition related to the Fragile X premutation.
The full range of our podcasts is available on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The video recordings which provide the source of the podcasts can be found on our youtube channel FX webinar recording playlist.
Understanding Fragile X | classic explainer, audio from short version of video (2012)
Concise (7-minute) version of our classic "explainer" about Fragile X syndrome, featuring Australian and international experts in field. Ideal introduction to Fragile X for parents, carers and everyone supporting a child with Fragile X syndrome.
Fragile X Podcasts
Understanding Fragile X | classic explainer, audio from original video (2012)
This resource remains our classic "explainer" about Fragile X syndrome, featuring Australian and international experts in field. Ideal introduction to Fragile X for parents, carers and everyone supporting a child with Fragile X syndrome.
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Toileting Strategies and Supports Across the Lifespan, Part B
With Dr Jennifer Epstein PsyD., from webinar recording December 2023. Communication, sensory, motor, physiology & cognitive delays are commonly associated with Fragile X syndrome. These delays can pose challenges for building toileting skills in childhood and retaining those skills throughout life. This session focuses on successful toileting skills development for children over the age of 10 and adults.
Fragile X Podcasts
Toileting Strategies and Supports Across the Lifespan, Part A
With Dr Jennifer Epstein PsyD., from webinar recording November 2023. Communication, sensory, motor, physiology & cognitive delays are commonly associated with Fragile X syndrome. These delays can pose challenges for building toileting skills in childhood and retaining those skills throughout life. This session focuses on successful toileting skills development for children to the age of 10.
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Understanding Anxiety & Behaviours in Fragile X syndrome
With Dr Marcia Braden PhD, psychologist, from a webinar recording from November 2023. Discussion of the significant impact Fragile X-associated anxiety has on daily living and on behaviours for children & adults with Fragile X syndrome. Practical tips and strategies for helping an individual to manage that anxiety and achieve successful outcomes.
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Medications and Fragile X syndrome
With Dr Jonathan Cohen MD, from a webinar recording August 2023. Discussion of conditions associated with Fragile X syndrome (such as anxiety, ADHD, aggression and self-injury, OCD, mood disorders, epilepsy and sleep disorders) and the types of medications which may be recommended for the treatment of those conditions.
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Adults & Ageing with Fragile X syndrome: Australian study
With Dr Mary-Ann O'Donovan, from the FX Research Roundup webinar 13 July 2023. Profiling the first Australian study of adults and ageing in Fragile X syndrome, a collaboration between Fragile X Association of Australia and Centre for Disability Studies in 2024-2026.
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Cannabidiol and Fragile X syndrome
Dr Helen (Honey) Heussler, developmental and behavioural paediatrician. Outline of the working of the human endocannabinoid system, the impact of Fragile X syndrome on that system, and how cannabidiol (non-THC CBD) can provide regulation and control. Discussion of the function and findings of clinical trial phases which preceded the current RECONNECT study in Australia.
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Sleep Disorders and Fragile X syndrome
Dr Helen (Honey) Heussler, developmental and behavioural paediatrician and sleep specialist, from webinar recording May 2023. Unpacking what lies behind the problems many children with Fragile X have in initiating and maintaining sleep. Practical strategies for environmental and behavioural modifications to help children achieve good sleep.
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Supporting Learning Across the Lifespan in Fragile X (part 2)
With Dr Marcia Braden PhD, psychologist. From a recording of part 2 of a 2-part webinar, March 2023. Here Dr Braden showcases strategies which utilise learning strengths and are applicable for a classroom, and in community and job settings, with examples of successful school supports and work placements that match learning style to tasks.
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Supporting Learning Across the Lifespan in Fragile X (Part 1)
With Dr Marcia Braden PhD, psychologist. From a recording of part 1 of a 2-part webinar, February 2023. Dr Braden discusses accommodations to work around the challenges and harness the strengths of a child or adult living with Fragile X syndrome, in a range of learning environments – in the home, school, workplace setting or in the community.
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