Marcia L. Braden, PhD. is a licensed psychologist with a clinical practice specializing in children and adolescents. She is a former teacher with experience teaching general and special education. She has written and published numerous articles related to education and behavior management strategies, techniques, and interventions. She is a contributing author to the book, Fragile X Syndrome; Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research, compiled and edited by Randi and Paul Hagerman and Children with Fragile X Syndrome: A Parent’s Guide, edited by Jayne Dixon Weber. She authored the book, Fragile: Handle With Care More about Fragile X Syndrome: Adolescents and Adults in 2000. Dr. Braden is an adjunct professor at The Colorado School for Professional Psychology. She is a member of the advisory board for The HillSprings Learning Center and on the board of the Alpine Center for Autism in Colorado Springs. She is a member of the scientific and clinical advisory board to The National Fragile X Foundation. Dr. Braden frequently consults with parents, therapists, educators, and medical staff about effective treatments. Respected for her work internationally, Dr. Braden has presented at numerous conferences and workshops about fragile X syndrome, autism, and other related disorders.