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@alexadwilson.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 12:53 PM

Today is #FragileX Syndrome Awareness Day. Here are some screenshots of a thread I did 7 yrs ago on the other place. #autism #epilepsy #hypermobility #etc

An illustration of a normal X chromosome compared to a Fragile X one. The bottom bits of the X look like they have rubber bands around them. This is the fragile site. "Today is European Fragile X Syndrom Awareness Day. FX is a chromosomal abnormality and is the most common from of inherited learning disability. It's called FX as the end of the chromosome looks like it's about to drop off".I am a carrier of FX and E&T (our children who are now - that's in 2026 - 25 and 21) have the syndrome. As it is a prob with the X chromosome, boys are more affected than girls as they have not "good" X chromosome to balance out the dodgy one. FX has been described as autism with bells on and can come with: epilepsy, autism, global developmental delay, social anxiety, echolalia, hypermobility, hypotonia (low muscle tone), ADHD, sensory issues and flat feet with a forward-leaning gait. Carriers tend to have strong autistic traits (I also have OCD) and are significantly more likely to have chronic anxiety and depression than their neurotypical peers. They might also develop FX Tremor Associated Ataxia, premature ovarian failure and brain atrophy. Yay!T has severe learning disabilities, epilepsy, hypermobility, hypotonia and ADHD., He also has a cracking sense of humour and is a happy young man who, although he struggles to say whole sentences in English, can sing whole songs in English and French. E has hypermobility and autism with moderate learning disabilities. She is hugely creative - there's a photo attached on a colourful painting she did years ago of an Indian prince, has the most wonderful sense of comic timing and last year won Student of the Year at college.
@uofsccas.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 3:25 PM

USC’s Fragile X Collaborative has received a national award. Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability and the leading known single-gene cause of autism. Led by Jane Roberts, Jessica Klusek and Abigail Hogan, learn more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/47wJuQc #FragileX

The image shows three people standing together, smiling, and holding an award. The text mentions the "2026 National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF) Research Award" and lists three names: Jane Roberts, Jessica Klusek, and Abigail Hogan.
@alexadwilson.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 11:52 AM

M and I haven't had a night away together from the kids for 25 years. We have to take it in turns as we have no access to respite and recruiting a PA is virtually impossible. #FragileX #autism #epilepsy #hypermobility

@alexadwilson.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 9:20 AM

They'll be no retiring for M and I. We'll be caring 24/7 for E and T now they've both left education and moved to what passes for social care in this country. #autism #FragileX #epilepsy