Shivani Patel Dissertation Defense and Future Plans!
Shivani Patel, 5th- year doctoral student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program, defended her dissertation, the culmination of her PhD program. […]
FRAXA Webinar Series!
FRAXA, one of the leading Fragile X Syndrome research foundations, is starting a webinar series to continue providing important information centered around current topics in Fragile X Syndrome research. […]
NDL COVID-19 Remote Work Update
Following CDC, State, and University guidelines, and to ensure the safety of our lab members and the families who participate in our studies, we have moved to remote work for all staff and students and paused all in-person participant assessment visits for the time being […]
Helpful Resources for Talking Individual with Autism through Uncertain Times
With adjustments to routines for everyone working and learning from home the past few months, individuals with autism can experience high levels of stress, frustration, and anxiety. […]
Fragile X Syndrome Awareness Month is Here!
Each and every year, we celebrate Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) Awareness Month! […]
Corona virus creates novel obstacles for families and researchers alike but both share a common goal: to help those loved ones
Due to the rarity of certain diseases such as Rhetts and Fragile-X Syndrome, funding for research and resources is limited. […]
How to Help Your Child with Fragile X Syndrome Cope with COVID-19
Dr. Marcia Braden, a clinical psychologist and a member of the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board to the National Fragile X Foundation, created a helpful guide titled, How to Help Your Child Cope with COVID-19. […]
Helpful Resources for Families and Individuals with ASD and FXS
During these trying and uncertain times, we want to offer our support to anyone who may need it! […]
Northwestern’s Autism Research and Clinical Collaborative
The NDL is part of Northwestern’s Autism Research and Clinical Collaborative – an alliance of Northwestern educators, researchers, and clinicians who are dedicated to serving the autism community by working together to understand autism […]
National Fragile X Foundation Advocacy Day!
The National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF) leads an advocacy program to help advance research and programs to help provide better opportunities and lives to those living with Fragile X and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. […]