Paula's Place - Fragile X, Fascianos and More!!: A moment to spare........

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

A moment to spare........

I have so much blogging to do, I will never finish!

Just got the Blogger app for my iPad. This, may motivate me to blog again!

Things are really good in my little world. There is a LOT to be grateful for.

Boys are great, that's what matters most. Been speaking to many newly dx Fragile X families. I feel for the newly diagnosed. I walked in their shoes, 12 years ago.

I'm thrilled to be able to give back a little!

Attaching a picture from my favorite Summer 2011 memory, since Fall started already!

More soon.......

Paula

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: I believe it's my favorite summer memory too!
Love you!; Friday, 23 December, 2011

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What You Should Know About Fragile X

- Fragile X Syndrome is the most common cause of inherited cognitive impairment

- Only 1 parent has to be a carrier to pass on FX to their child

- 1 in 250 women are carriers; 1 in 800 men are carriers

- Persons with FX may have problems ranging from mild learning disabilities to severe cognitive impairment

- Males and females both can have FX, although often females with FX are much more mildly affected

- Many with FX have autistic-like tendencies; (some people with FX may jump or hand-flap or become sensory overloaded quite easily, but their symptoms are not contagious!)

- Delayed speech is often the first symptom which may trigger a parent to seek a professional opinion regarding their child

- Most FX carriers do not know they are carriers until they have a child diagnosed with FX; Carriers are subject to a 50% chance with each pregnancy to pass the gene to their child.

- FX can be diagnosed with a simple blood test