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Fragile X Awareness Month & A Suprise Announcement!

27m · Talk Fragile X · 30 Jun 16:34

Fragile X Syndrome is the leading genetic cause of Autism. It's caused by a mutation of the FMR1 gene responsible for cognitive and behavioral development. Fragile X is often passed on unknowingly. The month of July is Fragile X Awareness Month! An opportunity to continue to spread more awareness of Fragile X, and celebrate the organizations like FRAXA Research Foundation and The National Fragile X Foundation and their efforts to support and find effective treatments for individuals living with Fragile X. It's also an important opportunity to spread awareness of Fragile X to those who may not have otherwise heard of it. In this week's episode, I talk about the importance of awareness month, as well as an EXCITING special announcement! Tune in to find out more!

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Fragile X Syndrome is the leading genetic cause of Autism. It's caused by a mutation of the FMR1 gene responsible for cognitive and behavioral development. Fragile X is often passed on unknowingly. The month of July is Fragile X Awareness Month! An opportunity to continue to spread more awareness of Fragile X, and celebrate the organizations like FRAXA Research Foundation and The National Fragile X Foundation and their efforts to support and find effective treatments for individuals living with Fragile X. It's also an important opportunity to spread awareness of Fragile X to those who may not have otherwise heard of it. In this week's episode, I talk about the importance of awareness month, as well as an EXCITING special announcement! Tune in to find out more!

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