Fragile X Australia Podcast

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvH2MLliuEA The speaker, Bev Kadish, is an occupational therapist with years of experience in working with and supporting children and adults who have Fragile X syndrome. Our webinars in May focus on the role Sensory Processing plays in daily life and how the sensory processing disorders some people with Fragile X syndrome experience can impact...

An estimated 20% of women with the Fragile X premutation may experience FX-associated Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (FXPOI), a condition which can lead to infertility and early menopause. Dr Vincent joined our webinar series to discuss health considerations and symptom management for women with FXPOI symptoms, and the risk factors associated with developing FXPOI. She also touched on fertility man...

Social stories are important tools for supporting communication and daily living. They can help a person with Fragile X syndrome to reduce their anxiety levels, and help them with practising appropriate social interactions, making transitions, learning new skills, and understanding behaviours. This session covered What makes a successful social story How to craft your own Apps & other useful t...

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V7SJkPCz9o Girls and women who have Fragile X syndrome are affected differently than boys who have Fragile X. The strengths, challenges, and deficits which they often encounter are best supported with specific understanding and strategies. Dr Marcia Braden PhD, licensed psychologist and internationally known for her work in Fragile X over many...

The presentation focuses on speech and language related challenges faced by individuals with Fragile X syndrome. The presenter provides an overview of the difference between speech and language and discusses the phenotypical behaviors that may interfere with speech and language development, such as anxiety, hyper-arousal, and motor planning difficulties. The presenter emphasizes the importance of...

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp1nAuACrC8 Dr Marcia Braden with a deep dive on ANXIETY, recorded 13 November 2021. This recording will be helpful for everyone caring for, supporting, working with or educating someone who has Fragile X syndrome. Learn what's behind the Anxiety which impacts daily living for so many people who have Fragile X. How is this anxiety different to...

Bev Sher discusses the topic of communicating and connecting, focusing on highly verbal versus less verbal individuals. She explains that speech refers to the clarity and precision of speaking, whereas language is about what is being said and its social usage. She highlights that individuals with Fragile X syndrome face speech and language difficulties due to motor delays, cognitive delays, sensor...

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFiDVVR7Iyc Recording of presentation by Dr Marcia Braden PhD, 2 March 2020, Melbourne Australia. Daily Living Skills & Learning Strategies - Supporting children who have Fragile X syndrome. Covering: o how the lack of the FMRP protein impacts brain development o how neurobiological factors affect daily living and learning skills o how to struc...

Dr. Marsha Braden discusses educational strategies for those with Fragile X Syndrome, which is caused by a lack of the Fragile X protein that plays a role in brain development and regulates other genes and proteins. The lack of the protein leads to overactive and improper neuronal connections, affecting learning in various areas of the brain. Individuals with Fragile X Syndrome may exhibit hyper e...

Dr. Marcia Braden talks about the challenges of caring for individuals with this disability as they grow older and become adults, and the importance of promoting independence. She presents two case studies of men with Fragile X, one of whom lives in a group home and the other with his mother, and discusses the difficulties they face in becoming independent. The speaker emphasizes the need for stru...

Dr. Marsha Braden discusses the cognitive profile of individuals with Fragile X Syndrome. There are strengths in vocabulary, long-term memory for meaningful information, and face emotion recognition. However, weaknesses include inattentional control, linguistic processing, visual spatial cognition, and visual motor impairments. Biological and environmental factors affect outcomes, and the simultan...

When should a GP consider a diagnosis of Fragile X, and why is a diagnosis important? Dr Jonathan Cohen from the Fragile X Alliance clinic discusses developmental delay and other symptoms which warrant referral for a DNA test for Fragile X, and the role of family history in a diagnosis. Dr Cohen notes that GPs play a very important role in managing the health of families who are affected by Fragil...

25% of women who are carriers of Fragile X will undergo Primary Ovarian Insufficiency/early menopause. If anyone has undiagnosed early menopause they should be screened for the FMR1 premutation. Prof Rod Baber, University of Sydney, Royal North Shore Hospital, former head of the International Menopause Society, presented on early menopause at a Healthed Women’s & Children’s Health education da...

In March 2015 Dr Marcia Braden was in Australia to run workshops on Fragile X and educational strategies and behaviour management. Katrina Weir from Fragile X Association in conversation with Marcia, asking questions submitted by members of the Fragile X community in Australia about learning challenges presented by Fragile X syndrome, and effective strategies for support. Dr Braden was in Australi...

Produced by Fragile X Association of Australia in 2012, this is a concise version of our classic “explainer” about Fragile X syndrome. Presenters include: Prof Randi Hagerman (UC Davis MIND Institute, California), Dr Natalie Silove (Westmead Children’s Hospital, Sydney), and Dr Jonathan Cohen MD (Medical Director, Fragile X Alliance Clinic, Melbourne), and several families who share their experien...

Produced by Fragile X Association of Australia in 2012, this remains our classic “explainer” about Fragile X syndrome. Presenters include: Prof Randi Hagerman (UC Davis MIND Institute, California), Dr Natalie Silove (Westmead Children’s Hospital, Sydney), Mandy Croft (occupational therapist), and Dr Jonathan Cohen MD (Medical Director, Fragile X Alliance Clinic, Melbourne), and several families wh...