Knowledge check

How well do you know Smith-Magenis Syndrome?

Ten sourced questions about commonly misunderstood parts of this syndrome. Every answer explains itself and names its source. There is no timer and no way to fail — the explanation is the point.

Written for teachers, childminders, doctors and anyone who has just been told a child they know has SMS.

Question 1 of 10Inheritance

A child is diagnosed with Smith-Magenis Syndrome. What is the most likely explanation?

This is educational. It is not a diagnostic tool, and nothing here is a dose or medical advice for a specific child.