SMS Toolkit

Welcome to the SMS Toolkit. These articles further define areas of common concern in SMS, provide helpful strategies, and offer therapeutic and practical methods to address specific needs. We welcome you to download (or print) the articles for your personal reference and use, but the articles may not be posted on other websites or other areas of social media (according to the PRISMS Terms of Use).

Behavior:

• Prevention vs Intervention: Effective Behavior Strategies by Barbara Haas-Givler
• Embracing the Inner Toddler by Brenda Finucane
• Behavior Management in SMS by Mary Beall
• Tricks Up Our Sleeves... by Beverly Frey

Medical & Genetic:

• Dental and Craniofacial Findings in SMS by Natalia Tomona
• PRISMS/SMS brochure
• Genetic Glossary

Therapies:

• Hyperacusis in SMS by Carmen Brewer, Jennifer Bentley, Chris Zalewski, and Ann C.M. Smith
• Speech Therapy Ideas - Part One by Christine Brennan
• Speech Therapy Ideas - Part Two by Christine Brennan

Adult Issues:

• Finding and Hiring Helpful Support Staff by John Mayer

Financial Planning:

• Special Needs Trust provided by MetLife
• Grandparents Do's and Don'ts by MetLife

Education/Camps:

• The Medicaid Reference Desk - the Medicaid Reference Desk is a tool to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find out what Medicaid can offer them
• A Guide to the Individualized Education Program (US Dept of Ed)
• Setting the Stage for Success: Effective Behavioral Strategies for Students with SMS by Barbara Haas-Givler, Genetic Services at Elwyn
• Matching Best Practices in Special Ed to the Unique Needs of Students with SMS by Barbara Haas-Givler, Genetic Services at Elwyn
• It's In the Box by Tina McGrevy
• Summer Camp for your SMS Child by Leah Baigell

Sibling:

• I'm Special Too! Siblings of Special Needs Children by Judy Winter
• On Being the "Normal One" by Jenny Beall