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Our Association maintains a library of resources on fragile X and special needs, for parents and children.  We offer these  resources on a free, check-out basis.  To check out or donate a  resource simply contact us by calling our toll free number 1-866-WAFRAXA or email us at fxaws@wafragilex.org.

Books for Adults

 Title                   Author/Editor/Publisher             Description
Children with Fragile X Syndrome.  A Parents Guide. Edited by Dixon Weber The first book families should read. A comprehensive book for parents on fragile X syndrome.
Curriculum Guide For Individuals With Fragile X Syndrome By Marcia L Braden, PhD A guide to help Fragile X children; Early Education; Elementary Education; Middle School; High School
Delicate Threads Debbie Staub, Ph.D. A book on friendship between children with and without special needs in inclusive settings.
Fragile- Handle With Care By Marcia L. Braden, PhD Understanding fragile X. On Diagnosis; Developmental Issues; Social Development; Sensory Integration; Behavior; School; Adolescents; Adult Males; Females; Siblings; And Legal Issues.
Fragile X Syndrome Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research  - Second Edition Edited by Randi Jenssen Hagerman, M.D. & Amy Cronister, and M.S. Diagnosis and Research; Treatment and Intervention
Issues and Strategies For Educating Children With Fragile X Syndrome - A Monograph By Philip Wilson, PhD, Tracy Stackhouse, OTR, Rebecca O’Connor, MS, Sarah Scharfenaker, MA, CCC-SLP and Randi Hagerman, MD A general review of inheritance pattern and history of Fragile X syndrome; educationally relevant characteristics associated with fragile X syndrome; and strategies to enhance the educational, social and psychological development of children with fragile X
Transitioning "Special" Children Into Elementary School By Jayne Dixon Weber "Sending your young child off to elementary school is often a big transition for the parent as it is for the child. This is even more true if your child has a disability. This ‘how to’ manual is an essential companion… on this journey. ‘Don’t leave home without it.’" - Brian A. Mc Nulty, Ph.D.
A Medication Guide For Fragile X Syndrome By Michael R. Tranfaglia MD This manual is intended as an aid for parents seeking or considering drug treatment of the behavioral and psychiatric sequellae of fragile syndrome.
Say it With Pictures Prepared by Marta Lynn Campbell Using pictures to help organize your fragile X child’s environment
Fragile X - A to Z- -A Guide for Families Edited by Wendy Dillworth This guide is intended to help families cope with many daily Challenges of living with a child who has fragile X Syndrome. These anecdotes were posted to the fragile X listserv.
Fragile X Articles Review 1995-1997 Published by Avanta Media Corporation This book is a collection of Articles from the Fragile X Advocate Magazine from 1995-1997.
Fragile X - Educating Boys With Fragile X Syndrome  By Gail A. Spiridigliozzi, Ave M. Lachiewicz, Cynthia S. MacMurdo, Andrea D. Vizoso, Constance M. O’Donnell, Allyn McConkie-Rosell, and Debra J. Burgess A guide for parents and professionals
Inclusive Elementary Schools: Recipes for Success By Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Caren Sax Foreword by Diane Ryndak
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Books for Children

        Title                   Author/Editor/Publisher           Description
My Brother Has Fragile X By Charles Stieger  
Boys with Fragile X Syndrome By Rebecca O’Conner Illustrated by Robert Willard The Fragile X Awareness Series for Children
Views from Our Shoes Edited By Donald Meyer Stories from children that have special needs brothers or sisters. Telling what is like for them in their own words.