Fragile X Association of Southern California

We at the Fragile X Association of Southern California are grateful to our supporters who have helped us continue to thrive during these extraordinary times. 2021 was another unprecedented year and yet because of you we have still managed to offer virtual webinars, support groups, and continued fundraising.  

We started off the year with an IEP workshop with Dr. Ionna … Read more...

My son Tim turned 28 this year and this journey all began when he was diagnosed on November 4, 1993 with FXS. I called the NFXF right away to find out where to find other parents in LA. The only parent listed was Sali Farber in Orange County!

The internet was just beginning and the information it held was … Read more...

What is Fragile X?

Fragile X occurs when there is a change, called a mutation, in a single gene called the FMR1 gene. Every human being has this gene. Some people have only a small change in this gene (referred to as a premutation) and may not show any symptoms associated with Fragile X. Persons with the premutation are … Read more...