Spectrum Newsletters

Spectrum is published quarterly and mailed to all PRISMS members. Newsletters are posted to the website approx. 6 months after they have been mailed. If you would like to receive the Spectrum Newsletter immediately after publication, please join PRISMS. If you have a story idea or suggestion, please email Julia Hetherington at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

• FALL 2011 (1 MB)
  Behavioral medications, PAB Beth Solomon, School Progress, A Father's Perspective, Research, Slogan winners, SuperKid Christy and more
• SUMMER 2011 (1.6 MB)
  Fitness, Board spotlight on Randy Beall, Sarah Elsea, PhD., FACMG, A Father's Perspective, Grandparent's Turn, SuperKid Erica, PRISMS store, PRISMS survey, new website, fundraising support, Sunny Side up and more
• WINTER 2011 (1.7 MB)
  Sibling Study Part II, PAB Spotlight on Ann C.M. Smith, M.A., D.Sc.(hon), SMS research, Matt Hall SuperKid, A letter to the Doctor, SMS mouse, Life preserver, Fundraising support, SunnySide up and more
• FALL 2010 (2.4 MB)
  Sibling study, Part 1, Ellen Magenis, MD, Complementary and Alternative Medicine and more
• SPRING 2010 (1.3 MB)
  Finding and Hiring Helpful Support Staff, Sibling Article, SuperKid Coulter, Camp for your SMS Child, A Letter to the Camp, Sunny Side Up and more
• WINTER 2010 (1.9 MB)
  Residential School, Dr. James Lupski, SuperKid Marcus Triantafellu, Baylor and Texas news and more
• FALL 2009 (3.1 MB)
  Conference Report, Beginning Our Journey, Deane's Grandma, SuperKid Rachel Hetherington, Rocky Mountain Get Together and more
• SUMMER 2009 (1.8 MB)
  Traveling, Brenda Finucane, Preparing Emotionally, SMS Medical Management guidelines, Paris Meeting, Research, SuperKid Rachel Kirklin, Conference Information and more
• SPRING 2009 (2.1 MB)
  Trials and Tribulations of raising a teenager with SMS, PAB Sarah Elsea, Charley Mayer Lights, Superkid Joel Hanson
• WINTER 2009 (1.8 MB)
  PAB Barbara Haas-Givler, Part 3 of Caregiver Education research, SMS Down-Under, Superkid Garrett Mock and more
• FALL 2008 (2 MB)
  Part 2 Caregivers study, Psychotropic Medications, Grandparent's Do's and Don'ts, Donors, Edwin Jimenez memorial, SuperKid Amanda Powers, Noy Goes to Camp and more
• SUMMER 2008 (1.7 MB)
  Part 1 Caregivers study, Embracing the Inner Toddler, Andrea Gropman, Church and the SMS Child, Discussion Board info, SMS Sleep Treatment Trial, Superkid Connie Luo and more
• SPRING 2008 (2.7 MB)
  Prevention versus Intervention, PAB:Meet Dr. Kerry Boyd, IEP Tips and more
• WINTER 2008 (2.4 MB)
  Teaching the SMS Children in the Residential Setting, Genetic/Clinical/Gender Differences in SMS, Speech Therapy Ideas, SMS Picnics and more
• FALL 2007 (1.3 MB)
  NIH SMS Research Team to Launch Sleep Treatment Study, Hyperacusis in SMS, The Question Box (New)
• SUMMER 2007 (1.9 MB)
  Dental Craniofacial Findings in SMS, Research Updates, International News
• SPRING 2007 (812KB)
  Behavior Management (continued), Siblings of Special Needs Children, Challenger League, Special Needs Planning
• WINTER 2007 (654KB)
  Behavior Management, Nettie's Big Day, Outside the Box, California Fundraiser, Ways to Fund a Special Needs Trust
• FALL 2006 (1.2 MB)
  Sarah's Story, Pennies in the Pickle Jar, ABC's of Handwriting, GoodSearch, A Sister's Story, New SMS Discussion Forum, 2007 Conference Save the Date
• SPRING 2006 (890 KB)
  July Awareness month, SMS Awareness Bracelets, Parent Night Out, Understanding Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Donations, Understanding SMS: An OT Perspective
• FALL/WINTER 2005 (974 KB)
  SMS Awareness Bracelets, Entertainment Books, Great Lakes SMS Golf Outing Results, Regional Picnics, Donations, Respite Articles from parent and professional perspective
• SPRING 2005 (741 KB)
  Planning for the Future, Great Lakes SMS Golf Outing, SMS Awareness Bracelets, PA SMS Picnic, Donations, CMU Fundraiser, SMS Growth Measurement Chart
• FALL 2004 (670 KB)
  Educational Implications (Haas-Givler), President's Message, Meet Sarah Poole, 2004/2005 Membership Drive, Early Intervention, 2005 Conference, Shoebox System
• SPRING/SUMMER 2004 (1.2 MB)
  Hearing in Individuals with SMS, Meet Morgan Jones, Jump Sophie Jump, Free DVD Offer, New Multidisciplinary Study at Texas Children's Hospital, Donor Listing, Wanted: New Treasurer, Great Lakes Region Golf Outing, 2005 Conference Save The Date
• SUMMER/FALL 2003 (957 KB)
  Fundraising (United Way and Entertainment Books), Camp Breakaway (Australia), Removing the Blinders (article on RAI1 research at MSU), N. CA Garden Benefit, The Long Road to Diagnosis, 3D Photography, Great Lakes SMS Golf Outing
• WINTER 2003 (720 KB)
  SMS Research Roundtable, Sleep Disturbance in SMS, Resource Marketplace, Conference audio tape order form, Meet Christy McCauley, Zachary and his Vail Bed, Miracles in Education (part 3), PRISMS Board visits NIH, Fundraising Activities
• SUMMER/FALL 2002 (518 KB)
  NH Golf Tournament, New Board Members, Camp Breakaway (Australia), SMS Bullentin Board, Entertainment Book Fundraiser, Conference Information, Ali Daranyi profile
• SPRING 2002 (755 KB)
  Conference countdown, NH Golf Tournament, Baylor College of Medicine Needs Info, Board Member Application, 2nd Research Roundtable, Editor Error, "Sweet Caroline"
• WINTER 2002 (312 KB)
• SUMMER/FALL 2001 (528 KB)