The Fragile X Association of Michigan (FXAM)
unites the Fragile X community to:
- Enrich lives through educational and emotional support.
- Promote public and professional awareness.
- Advance research toward improved treatments and a cure for Fragile X and it's associated disorders.
Who we are, check out our video HERE.
The Best Club You Never Wanted to Join
The History of the Fragile X Association of Michigan (FXAM).
The Fragile X Association of Michigan is a National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF) Community Partner. The NFXF website is loaded with all the medical and technical information you need. (click on the logo above to go to the NFXF website).
Welcome to the Fragile X Association of Michigan
The Fragile X Clinic at the University of Michigan
Please call 734-764-0579 to make an appointment.
Rush University Fragile X Syndrome Clinic
rush.edu/kids/treatments/fragile-x-syndrome-clinic
Cincinnati Fragile X Research and Treatment Center
cincinnatichildrens.org/service/p/psychiatry/programs/outpatient/fragile-X
Our next support meeting is scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2024
Go to our Support Page for more information.
Or Donations can be
mailed to:
Fragile X Association of Michigan
P.O. Box 1414
Troy, MI 48099-1414
Make checks payable to: FXAM
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic condition that causes varying degrees of mental impairment ranging from mild learning disabilities to mental retardation (cognitive impairment). FXS is the most common inherited form of cognitive impairment known and a leading known cause of autism. FXS is caused by one gene that interferes with the formation of a special protein normally found in the brain. As many as one in 151 women and one in 468 men are carriers of this gene, and it affects one in 3,600 to 4,000 boys and one in 4,000 to 6,000 girls.
Some characteristics (not all are always present) of Fragile X Syndrome are:
- Mild learning problems to severe cognitive impairment
- Behavior issues such as ADHD and ADD
- Autistic-like features such as poor social skills, poor eye contact, hand-biting and hand-flapping
- Shyness and social anxiety
- Prominent ears, prominent forehead and long narrow face
- Sensitivity to sounds or lights
- Difficulty adjusting to change
Some older adults with premutations (carriers) may develop a neurological condition called Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS). Often misdiagnosed as a "Parkinson's-like" condition, individuals may also have symptoms of ataxia, neuropathy and dementia. Fragile X-associated primary ovarian insufficiency (FXPOI), commonly causes early menopause, is a condition that affects 20-25% of the female FXS carrier population. Learn more on our Resources page.
Upcoming Events
Save the Date!
December 2, 2023
FXAM Holiday Party
Go to our Events Page
for more information
Past Events
September 23, 2023
Father and Son
Picnic and Playday
August 26, 2023
FXAM Family Picnic
July 22, 2023
World Fragile X Awareness Day at Comerica Park
May 6, 2023
Mom's: Let's Do Lunch!
April 22, 2023
Spring Clean Up
February 27-28, 2023
Advocacy Day
October 22, 2022
FXAM Father and Son Picnic/Play Day
August 13, 2022
FXAM Family Picnic
July 22, 2022
World Fragile X
Awareness Day
July 16, 2022
FXAM Moms:
Let's Do Lunch!
July 14-17, 2022
18th International
Fragile X Conference
San Diego, California
May 21, 2022
Creative Arts Studio
January 19, 2021
Zoom Meeting