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Fragile X Australia Podcast

Fragile X Australia Podcast

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 Fragile X Association of Australia is a member-based organisation which serves as the peak body for the Fragile X community across Australia.

We offer information, support, education, advocacy and referrals to individuals who are impacted by Fragile X-associated disorders and to their families, carers and health and disability service providers.

Visit http://fragilex.org.auCopyright Alba Prime Hygiene & gesundes Leben
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  • Understanding FXTAS (Dr Alex Fois)

    Understanding FXTAS (Dr Alex Fois)
    Sep 30 2025
    Presented by Dr Alex Fois BSc (Adv; Hons I, Medal) BM BCh (Oxon) MRCP FRACP PhD. Dr Fois. Dr Fois is a specialist neurologist and has a subspecialty interest and training in movement disorders including Parkinson's disease, tremor, ataxia, dystonia, and in the injection of botulinum toxin for the treatment of neurological symptoms. This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of Fragile X-associated Tremor Ataxia syndrome (FXTAS), a late onset condition which affects some carriers of the Fragile X premutation. Covering: differentiating between conditions caused by FMR1 gene premutation/mutation; cause of FXTAS; incidence; symptoms; diagnostic pathways; research; management of symptoms.

    Dr Alex Fois is based in Sydney and practices at Harbour Neurology Group (North Sydney), Macquarie University Hospital, and Fraser Coast Neurology (Hervey Bay, Queensland).

    Website:https://dralexfois.com.au/
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    57 Min.
  • Sensory Diets & Fragile X Syndrome (Bev Kadish)

    Sensory Diets & Fragile X Syndrome (Bev Kadish)
    Jun 20 2025
    Presented by Bev Kadish, occupational therapist, from WriteStart OT. Discussion of sensory diets as a personalized plan of sensory activities designed to help individuals better regulate their sensory systems and improve focus and attention. It is a structured approach to providing the right amount and type of sensory input throughout the day. Individuals with Fragile X syndrome often have difficulties with sensory processing and regulation, and sensory diets may assist with helping the child or adult remain calm, focused and organised.
    The webinar outlines: * how to create sensory diet * an example of a proactive sensory diet * activating and calming movement activities * deep pressure input/proprioception * heavy work activities * maintaining regulation (fidget and focus) * vibration * oral input *breathing cards * auditory system * visual input *olfactory input *withdrawal area * calming sensory room or space * community based activities * list of sensory resources Bev is an experience OT who has supported many children and adults living with Fragile X syndrome, through her own private practice and the Fragile X Alliance Clinic in Melbourne.
    Many thanks to the Qantas Side by Side Foundation grant for supporting this webinar.
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    38 Min.
  • IVF & PGD for Fragile X PM Carriers (Dr Mark Livingstone)

    IVF & PGD for Fragile X PM Carriers (Dr Mark Livingstone)
    May 29 2025
    33 Min.
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