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In the journal of Focus On Autism And Other Developmental Disabilities, volume 21, number 3, fall 2006; I found an interesting case study: A Case Study of Early Development in Smith-Magenis Syndrome( pp. 130-137), written by Authors: Deborah J. Fidler; Amy D. Philofsky; and Susan L. Hepburn. This case study focuses on early development in a young child with Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS). Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) is a multi-system, neurodevelopment-al genetic disorder associated with mental retardation that predisposes individuals to a distinct pattern of maladaptive behaviors, and other neuropsychological impairments. There has been very little in depth research on very young children recently diagnosed with this condition. Most research focuses on middle childhood, adolescents and young adulthood. This case study was conducted with the hopes of shedding some much needed light into the lives of very young children with SMS. Most times in order to try to improve a person's situation in life, one must start at the beginning to try, and modify the outcome.
Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) was first recognized in 1982. It is a genetic disorder typically caused by a sporadic deletion of chromosome 17. This disorder is considered very rare in our general population, but not as rare with in the population of people with developmental disabilities. SMS has the occurrence rate of 1: 25,000 out of every live birth. It also seems to be evenly distributed among both males and females. There are several physical abnormalities associated with SMS; broadness of the head and hands, protruding forehead, epicanthal folds( which is typical in many peoples of eastern Asia and found as a congenital abnormality elsewhere), Vision abnormalities, a semi flattened mid face with a wide nasal bridge, underdeveloped cheek bones, a down turned mouth, prominent jaw, a hoarse voice (possibly because of problems with vocal folds) short in height, small toes inwardly...
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