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Connecting Families | Raising Awareness | Building Futures

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Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK

Connecting Families | Raising Awareness | Building Futures

Registered UK Charity 1072573 (CIO 1186647) | Registered Scottish Charity SC044841

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Supporting Families who have Children and Adults with Smith-Magenis Syndrome

Our Vision:

Every person with Smith-Magenis Syndrome shall have a fulfilling life within a supportive and understanding community.

Our mission and values

What is Smith-Magenis Syndrome?

Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) is a genetic disability due to a microdeletion or abnormality of chromosome 17. The key symptoms of SMS include:

  • mild to moderate learning disability
  • severely disrupted sleep pattern
  • delayed speech and language skills
  • distinctive facial features
  • behaviours that challenge like self-harm, aggression, impulsivity and hyperactivity
Learn more about Smith-Magenis syndrome

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What’s New?

Impact of COVID-19 on SMS Population Survey

This week’s community Zoom drop-in chat with Jayne Dainty of SOS Care Services

SMS conference

SMS Foundation UK Conference Cancelled for 2021

How we help

Provide information – we have a variety of literature available on the website or in booklet form
– Direct any questions you have to the professionals
– Provide emotional support – on the phone or in-person
– Provide information for interested parties about SMS
– Organise and promote social get-togethers
– Small grants can be provided
– Fund research projects

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Raising Awareness


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Understanding Smith-Magenis Syndrome

Diagnosis of SMS baby

That Defining Moment

Broadly focusing on the diagnosis and early planning aspects of Smith-Magenis syndrome.

Young female with SMS

Sunlight and Nightshade

The SMS Personality, managing behaviours and developing skills.

SMS Child asleep whilst up at counter

Sweet Dreams and Survival

Understanding the sleep patterns of SMS and learning to manage and cope.

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Bright Stars Shining a Light

Living with SMS, finding support and building futures.

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Support My Smile

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Individuals with SMS are often known for their big, bright, loving, happy personalities and a smile that is simply infectious! All donations will help the SMS Foundation UK achieve our aim of supporting families living with SMS, so whether it is a ‘fiver for fangs’ a ‘tenner for no teeth’ or a ‘fifty for falsies’ please share your beautiful, cheesy, gappy, gurning smiles and make the World smile along with you!

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