PMSF Neuropsychiatric Consultation Group – Case Presentation Form
Clinicians treating PMS individuals experiencing a neuropsychiatric event can use this form to reach out to the Neuropsychiatric Consultation Group. The…
Medical Advisory – Catatonia and Neuroleptic Malignant syndrome (NMS)
PMS is a rare genetic disorder which usually involves changes in a critical gene (SHANK3) on the longarm of chromosome 22.…
Medical Advisory – Reaction to Psychiatric Medications
It has come to the attention of the PMS Medical Advisory Committee that many individuals with PMS have significant difficulty tolerating…
Medical Advisory – Very Rare Leukodystrophy
The Phelan-McDermid Syndrome (PMS) Medical Advisory Committee would like to inform the patient community and the providers who care for them about two very rare disorders that may occur with PMS, and which are associated with significant developmental regression in early childhood. Developmental regression is known to occur in children and adolescents with PMS.
Medical Advisory – Behavior Therapy
It has come to the attention of the PMS Medical Advisory Committee that some individuals with PMS have challenges sustaining funding for behavioral therapy and related services if children are deemed to not be making adequate gains. For this reason, we wanted to provide the following guidance that we hope will inform discussions of appropriate interventions.
Medical Advisory – Anesthesia
It has come to the attention of the PMS Medical Advisory Committee that some individuals with PMS experience significant adverse reaction to anesthesia in the context of medical procedures (e.g., dental; imaging).