July is Fragile X Syndrome Awareness Month

Communitas is a nonprofit that provides Direct Support Professional assistance in Poulsbo, Silverdale, Bremerton, and Port Orchard for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Did you know that July is Fragile X Syndrome Awareness Month?  Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is caused by the mutation of one gene – FMR1 – on the X chromosome and is inherited genetically.  Everybody has the FMR1 gene on their X chromosome.  When a mutation occurs with the FMR1 gene, it can lead to intellectual disability, behavioral and learning challenges, and various other physical characteristics.

For more information, please visit: https://fragilex.org/understanding-fragile-x/fragile-x-101/