2024 Conference Events and Activities

2024 Conference Events and Activities

We are thrilled to offer a variety of activities and events for our community at this year’s conference. There is a ton to do at the Mall of America and we want you to take full advantage! Please note that we will close discount ticket sales when Early Bird registration ends onMay31. After this, you may buy tickets from the vendors directly at full price and you may plan to go on your own. We will be planning our chaperones ahead of time, so we will not be able to provide chaperones if you purchase your tickets after May 31 at full price.

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European Consensus recommendations on sleeping problems in Phelan-McDermid syndrome

European Consensus recommendations on sleeping problems in Phelan-McDermid syndrome

Early onset sleep problems and disorders are very common in individuals with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome (PMS) with rates of up to 90%. These sleep problems and disorders cannot be taken lightly. Not only do they have a major impact on the health, behaviour, functioning and learning opportunities of affected individuals, they can also have detrimental effects on the well-being and resilience of parents and caregivers, ultimately affecting the physical health, mental health and well-being of the whole social system.

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European Consensus recommendations on mental health issues in Phelan-McDermid syndrome

European Consensus recommendations on mental health issues in Phelan-McDermid syndrome

Phelan-McDermid syndrome is a rare genetic condition caused by a deletion encompassing the 22q13.3 region ora pathogenic variant of the gene SHANK3. The clinical presentation is variable, but main characteristics includeglobal developmental delay/intellectual disability (ID), marked speech impairment or delay, along with otherfeatures like hypotonia and somatic or psychiatric comorbidities.

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