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There is still time to join us in Minneapolis for PRISMS 13th International Conference! Use the link to register: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/YlJkBs6hBJHk0Eet6Q2wNA

PRISMS is pleased to provide access to an abridged version of the 2026 Conference Program. Please note – the program agenda is subject to change, so check back often to stay up to date with all the conference happenings. You can find the agenda here:

https://www.prisms.org/wp-content/uploads/pdf/conf/2026/Abridged_Agenda.pdf

Summer Research Spotlight:

Meet Ben Litvak-Hinenzon, an undergraduate student at Williams College and PRISMS 2025 Summer Scholar. Ben continues his work this summer in 2026 with Dr. Ann Neumeyer at the Lurie Center for Autism at Massachusetts General Hospital on their project titled: Pharmacological Interventions for Psychiatric and Sleep Comorbidities of Smith-Magenis Syndrome: A Literature and Patient Database Review Continued.

We look forward to seeing the results of their research.

PRISMS is grateful to the RARE Project Network team of students at the University of Notre Dame for their partnership on a project to increase awareness for PRISMS Research and Clinic Consortium. Thank you, RARE team! Notre Dame Science

You can learn more about the PCRC clinics for specialized Smith-Magenis syndrome care, with 9 locations nationwide at:
https://www.prisms.org/about-sms/living-with-sms/sms-clinics/

PRISMS is excited to introduce our 2026 Summer Research Scholars.

This program provides funding for students studying specific issues related to Smith-Magenis syndrome, under the guidance of members of PRISMS' Professional Advisory Board and PRISMS Clinic and Research Consortium institutions.

Each week, we'll spotlight one of our scholars on our socila media channels, highlighting the exciting projects they're working on.

Good news! 🎉

The Early Bird Conference Registration deadline has been EXTENDED!

There’s still time to register at the discounted rate and join us. Don’t miss out on connection, learning, and community.

New Early Bird Deadline: May 22

Register today: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/YlJkBs6hBJHk0Eet6Q2wNA

We can’t wait to see you in Minneapolis!

Tomorrow is the last day to get Early Bird registration pricing for the 13th International PRISMS Conference. We would love to see you in Minneapolis! https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/YlJkBs6hBJHk0Eet6Q2wNA

We are honored to share that SMS parent Mary Beall was the commencement speaker for the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Department Graduation Recognition Ceremony at the University of Colorado Boulder on May 2, 2026. Mary was invited by Christine Brennan, a PRISMS Professional Advisory Board member and assistant professor at CU Boulder.

Mary shared her daughter’s journey of communication development and reflected on the many challenges (and successes) their family navigated throughout her schooling and beyond. She highlighted the critical role of speech-language pathologists, audiologists, educators, and other clinicians in supporting individuals with communication needs and their families across the lifespan.

Her message helped graduates connect their academic training to the real-world impact of compassionate, thoughtful, and collaborative care. Mary also capitalized on the opportunity to increase awareness and understanding of Smith-Magenis syndrome with future clinicians and their families.

It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the graduates as they begin the next chapter of their journey, to bridge academic learning with real-world clinical practice, and to share information about Smith-Magenis syndrome with future clinicians and their families.

Thank you, Mary, for inspiring these graduates and reminding them of the reasons they chose to pursue degrees in speech, language, and hearing sciences. And thank you for reminding all of us of the impact that dedicated clinicians can make on the lives of individuals and families.

Happy Mother's Day from PRISMS. You deserve to be celebrated. We hope you get lots of hugs today.