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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Cold Spring Harbor Lab: Fragile X Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an exceptional site for anyone looking for information about Fragile X Syndrome. Causes, diagnosis, treatment, quality of life, and many other topics are available. Animations, video, audio, and interviews make this interactive...
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The National Fragile X Foundation

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
"Fragile X Syndrome is the most common, known cause of inherited mental impairment." Many aspects of the condition are explained at this very supportive site, and can be accessed through the menu down the left side of the page. The...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Learn More About Fragile X Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn much relevant information about Fragile X syndrome which is a genetic disorder that causes intellectual disability. Includes an informative video with transcript and additional resources.
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The National Fragile X Foundation

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Many aspects of Fragile X Syndrome are explained. The Education section contains information for Birth to Three, Early Childhood, Elementary, and High School students, plus a Lesson-Planning Guide.
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Fraxa: The Fragile X Research Foundation

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
FRAXA is an organization started by parents in 1994 to support and encourage scientific research aimed at finding a cure for Fragile X, responsible for inherited mental impairment and autism. Access information on Fragile X Syndrome...
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First Signs: Other Developmental Disorders

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Although developmental and behavioral disorders are increasingly widespread, they are still poorly understood by most of society. The lack of knowledge is further compounded by the stigma that often accompanies a diagnosis of a...