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Snippets of Advice
Since joining the Fragile X Society as a Families and Professional Advisor, I have found that we are regularly contacted with common issues and queries affecting the Fragile X community that can be shared more openly on the website. I want to take this opportunity to deal with real issues in a practical and everyday manner and offer some useful snippets of advice.
We will also be featuring some guest posts from other experts in the field.
Preparing for the next academic year...
As we have now entered the summer term, thoughts for many will be on preparing for the new academic year. For some children, things may...
Jun 26, 20242 min read
The New School Year -Getting Ready for the Autumn Term
Before we know it, the school summer holidays will be here, and it will be another change of routine for your child. It will then be the...
Jun 21, 20233 min read
Sensory issues and strategies to help: Week 5 (other factors, and bringing it all together)
In week 5 of her blog series on sensory issues, Caroline (Families & Professionals Advisor, child enquiries) brings it all together.
Mar 2, 20232 min read
Sensory issues and strategies to help: Week 4 (balance and body awareness)
In week 4 of her series on sensory issues, Caroline (Families & Professionals Advisor, child enquiries) covers balance and body awareness.
Mar 2, 20232 min read
Sensory issues and strategies to help: Week 3 (taste and smell)
In week 3 of her blog series on sensory issues, Caroline (Families and Professionals Advisor for child enquiries) covers taste and smell.
Mar 2, 20232 min read
Sensory issues and strategies to help: Week 2 (hearing/sound and touch)
In week 2 of her blog series on sensory issues, Caroline covers hearing/sound and touch, with strategies to help.
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Sensory issues and strategies to help: Week 1 (visual)
The first instalment in our new blog series looks at visual (sight) issues and strategies to help.
Feb 15, 20233 min read
Seasonal checklist for adults
Jane Oliver has some ideas to help you manage the festive season, & a checklist of some common triggers of 'challenging behaviour' in adults
Nov 3, 20222 min read
Friendship Friday and Anti-Bullying Week 2022
Anti-Bullying Week is coordinated in England & Wales by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. It takes place 14 -18 Nov 2022 & its theme is Reach Out.
Oct 26, 20221 min read
Twelve top tips for Christmas
Caroline Pringle, Families and Professionals Advisor (Child Enquiries), shares some strategies for coping with the festive season.
Oct 5, 20224 min read
Anti-Bullying Week: 14 - 18 November 2022
Caroline Pringle, Families and Professionals Advisor (Child Enquiries) shares some information about this year's Anti-Bullying Week.
Aug 25, 20222 min read
Changes to the benefits system in Scotland
Information for our families in Scotland from our Families and Professionals Advisors
Jul 7, 20221 min read
Eating and mealtimes
Caroline Pringle, Families and Professionals Advisor for Child Enquiries, shares some strategies for eating and mealtimes with your child.
Jun 30, 20224 min read
Online safety
Caroline Pringle, Families and Professionals Advisor for Child Enquiries, shares some tips for keeping your children safe online.
Jun 16, 20221 min read
Getting ready for the new school year
Caroline Pringle, our Families and Professionals Advisor for Child Enquiries, shares some tips for the new school year
May 5, 20223 min read
Using Visual Aids
Caroline Pringle, Families and Professionals Advisor (Child Enquiries) shares top tips on using visual aids to support your child.
Mar 2, 20224 min read
Additional Learning Needs Framework for Wales
Caroline Pringle, our Families and Professionals Advisor for Child Enquiries, shares an update on the Welsh education system
Jan 13, 20221 min read
Adults going back to services
Jane shares some tips for adults returning to services as Covid restrictions ease
Nov 2, 20212 min read
The end of term and transition to a new school or classroom
Caroline shares some tips for the transition to a new school or classroom in September.
Jul 13, 20212 min read
Your child's sleep
Some strategies for supporting your child's sleep from Caroline Pringle, in the latest edition of her 'Snippets of Advice' blog series
Mar 10, 20213 min read
Supporting siblings of children with Fragile X
Follow-up to our online workshop for parents, and additional resources.
Feb 23, 20212 min read
Spotlight on young siblings
Welcome to our new 'special edition' series of blog articles focusing on siblings. Here, Clare Kassa (CEO of Sibs) offers tips for parents.
Feb 23, 20213 min read
Going Back to school and How to Support Your Child
NEW: Download Caroline's presentation and video on 'Returning Safely to School' here.
Feb 17, 20215 min read
Child Disability Payment pilot scheme areas in Scotland
In her statement to Parliament in November 2020, Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People, set...
Jan 13, 20211 min read
Covid-19 Update
Caroline Pringle, Families and Professionals Advisor (Child Enquiries) There is a wealth of information to support families during this...
Jan 13, 20211 min read
Another lockdown with your children at home
Caroline Pringle, Families and Professionals Advisor (Child Enquiries) Well, we are in another lockdown; some of your children may be...
Jan 12, 20212 min read
Face Coverings in Schools
Links to guidance throughout the UK on face coverings in schools
Sep 3, 20201 min read
Re-opening of adult day services and respite in Scotland
Re-opening of adult day services and respite in Scotland
Aug 6, 20201 min read
An open letter from Vicky Ford MP and Helen Whately MP
Open letter of 21 July 2020 from Vicky Ford MP and Helen Whately MP
Jul 23, 20201 min read
Wearing Masks
Mask wearing in public is being more widely encouraged. Whilst some people may like wearing a mask, others may find it more tricky.
Jun 23, 20201 min read
Going Back to School
Going back to school is something which is likely to be on many families' minds at the moment. Here are links to some helpful resources.
May 20, 20201 min read
Education, Health and Care Plans
Entitlement for children and young people with Special Educational Needs during Covid 19
May 7, 20201 min read
Supporting Children with Fragile X Syndrome during Lockdown: Some Tips
Supporting children with Fragile X Syndrome during lockdown: some tips
Apr 8, 20204 min read
Update on benefits: coronavirus
Jane Oliver, Senior Families and Professionals Advisor (Adult Enquiries), highlights some recent changes to benefits
Apr 2, 20201 min read
We're all at home - help!
Some tips for staying at home from Jane Oliver, Senior Families and Professionals Advisor at The Fragile X Society
Apr 1, 20203 min read
Using Social Stories from Adolescence into Adulthood (Part 2)
This article follows on from our first ‘snippets of advice’ information using social stories for early years to adolescence (click here...
Jan 23, 20202 min read
Using Social Stories from Early Years to Adulthood (Part 1)
Social stories are used to give individuals clear information about people, events and situations and to introduce a new experience.
Sep 24, 20194 min read
What Teachers Should Know About Fragile X Syndrome
Students with Fragile X are prone to hyperarousal: here are some tips to minimise hyperarousal and anxiety & maximise focus and cooperation.
Sep 17, 20192 min read
Puberty & Growing Up
Using a time line to explain growing up Published 14 May 2019, updated 8 July 2020 Puberty has been on the radar recently on the advice...
May 14, 20192 min read
Sensory 'Frontloading': What is it and how can it help?
On talking to parents on the advice line one common issue is anxiety levels when transitioning from one activity to the next, e.g. going...
Mar 29, 20192 min read
Ask Jil: Answering your questions about Females with Fragile X
Jil Frey, MSW, LCSW is an American clinical social worker working with individuals of all ages with a variety of social, emotional, and...
Aug 30, 201812 min read
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