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PRISMS is dedicated to providing
information and support to families of
persons with Smith-Magenis Syndrome
(SMS), and fostering partnerships with
professionals to increase awareness and
understanding of SMS.
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PRISMS is also committed to the support
and promotion of research into the causes,
optimal management and treatment of SMS.
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• Early intervention therapies (speech,
physical and occupational therapies,
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Individuals with SMS have been known to
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Parents and Researchers Interested in Smith-Magenis Syndrome
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Syndrome (SMS)?
Perhaps you have just learned about
Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS). This
brochure will be a starting point in
understanding all that is puzzling about
this complex genetic condition.
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SMS is rare. It is estimated to occur in
one of every 25,000 births. Although the
number of known individuals with SMS
has grown in the last six years from
fewer than 200 to over 500, this
syndrome is still vastly underdiagnosed.
Improvements in molecular cytogenenic
techniques and increased public and
professional awareness are vital to
timely and accurate diagnosis.
Common Features
A specific pattern of physical, developmental and
behavioral characteristics has been found in
individuals with SMS. Common features include:
• Characteristic, yet subtle, facial appearance
• Infant feeding problems
• Low muscle tone
• Developmental delay
• Sleep disturbance
• Self-injurious behaviors
A Network
of Support
PRISMS, an acronym for Parents and
Researchers Interested in Smith-Magenis
Syndrome (SMS), was organized in 1992.
PRISMS is a support organization for
families and professionals involved in the
care of people with SMS. The name, like a
prism, reflects the goals and functions of
this international support group. Through a
prism, the spectrum of light is revealed;
through PRISMS, knowledge, questions, and
common concerns about SMS are shared.
• Telephone and e-mail support,
(PRISMS’ e-mail address:
[email protected])
• Website: www.prisms.org
• Database of registered families
• Explosive outbursts
• Official newsletter, Spectrum
• Speech/language delay
• Arm hugging/hand squeezing
• Information packets for families,
caregivers and medical
professionals
• Decreased sensitivity to pain
• Parent-to-parent network
Caring Individuals
• Educational conferences on SMS
Individuals with SMS have much untapped
potential. Positive traits include:
• Engaging personality
• Expressive and affectionate towards adults
• Great sense of humor
• Excellent memory
• Sensitivity to others
• Eagerness to please
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PRISMS serves as an international
clearinghouse of information about SMS,
providing a range of educational and support
services, including:
• Prolonged tantrums
• Ear infections
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Smith-Magenis
CHROMOSOME 17
Smith-Magenis Syndrome
is a clinically recognizable
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chromosome microdeletion
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syndrome. It is caused by a
Region
missing piece (deletion) of
deleted
11.2
in SMS
part of number 17
11.1/11.1
chromosome (del 17p11.2).
11.2
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SMS was first described in
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the early 1980s by Ann C.M.
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Smith, M.A., D. Sc. (hon),
a genetic counselor and
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Ellen Magenis, M.D.,
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a cytogeneticist.
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