Pea Monique and Fragile X syndrome

Today Kate & Mandy are talking with Pea Monique, who has two children both diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome. Fragile X Syndrome is one of a family of conditions caused by a mutation (change) to the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome. Fragile X syndrome can cause a wide range of difficulties with learning, as well as social, language, attentional, emotional, behavioural and medical problems. The effects of Fragile X syndrome on an individual vary and can range from mild to severe. Monique talks about how the diagnosis affected her wider family it being a genetic condition, navigating NDIS and schools, her post-natal depression after her daughter was born, and how funny and cheeky her children are.To understand more about Fragile X, check out the Fragile X Association of Australia; this organisation has been a great support for Monique.Melanie Dimmitt’s book is called Special.Kate went to Comedy Republic MelbourneCheck out comedian Kirsty Webeck.Thank you for supporting Too Peas in a Podcast!Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.