What We Do

Our mission is to help Fragile X Families in our community and to help fund The South Florida Fragile X Clinic.

  • We counsel newly diagnosed families

  • Act as host and liaison between families and the South Florida Fragile X Clinic

  • Host events, fundraisers, and seminars pertaining to Fragile X Syndrome

  • Serve as a Parent Contact to the National Fragile X Foundation

  • Serve as Parent Ambassador for FRAXA Research Foundation

  • Work with other organizations to promote education and awareness

The South Florida Fragile X Clinic

The X Family Foundation is a proud supporter of the South Florida Fragile X Clinic at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (SFFXC). The SFFXC, under the direction of Dr. Deborah Barbouth, sees patients from birth to adult with Fragile X Syndrome, including Fragile X related issues likes FXTAS (Fragile X Tremor Ataxia Syndrome) and FXPOI (Fragile X-associated Primary Ovarian Insufficiency). There is also a new specialty clinic at the University of Miami dedicated to adults with special needs. For appointments, or for information about the clinic, please contact Rena Pressman, Clinic Coordinator at 305-243-6006 or via email at rpressman@med.miami.edu.

The SFFXC is one of 31 clinics in the United States dedicated to treating those affected by Fragile X Syndrome. It is part of the Fragile X Clinical and Research Consortium. The SFFXC is a multi-disciplinary clinic that includes specialists in Genetics, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Audiology, Speech and Language Pathology, Psychology, Occupational Therapy and an Educational and Assistive Technology Specialist. In addition, the clinic is always looking to participate in clinical trials of drug therapies targeted at Fragile X Syndrome.

For more information, please visit: SFFXC.