The Dr. Bernard Steinberger National Fragile X Syndrome Foundation - Helping Children to fight Fragile X Syndrome

	Education: The Foundation is here to create awareness and educate the general public about Fragile X Syndrome, advocating to couples the importance of being tested for Fragile X prior to having children. The preventative test and counseling will participant of the risks and probability of having intellectually challenged kids.

	Research: The Foundation will continue to fund research and development to find a cure for Fragile X Syndrome, and autism by investing in cutting edge medical technology and scientific research centers that are involved in bio-chemistry, genetics and clinical application.

	Advocacy: The Foundation supports the best interests of the children regardless of the government or parents, helping those affected get proper medical and educational assistance.

Fragile X - What is it?

Fragile X syndrome can cause a child to have autism or an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) though not all children with fragile X syndrome have autism or an ASD.

If your child is diagnosed with autism, or an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), please ask the doctor to rule out fragile X syndrome by ordering the DNA blood test for Fragile X. learn more...

Our Mission

The Foundation was formed to promote public awareness of Fragile X Syndrome with special emphasis on educators and health professionals; to provide a forum for families of children with Fragile X to meet and share their ideas, concerns and problems; and to find a cure through scientific research and development on Fragile X Syndrome.


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