Mission

It is the mission of the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation is to make today better and the future brighter for everyone living with Phelan-McDermid syndrome -- from the moment of diagnosis to the delivery of treatments and cures

What We Do

We accomplish our mission by:

Supporting and connecting families: Because each person's experience with Phelan-McDermid syndrome is different, we walk beside families through every step of their journey, empowering them with personalized support, practical resources and positive relationships to overcome daily challenges and live their best lives.

Improving medical care: We educate and activate the medical community to ensure every person receives the correct diagnosis, compassionate care and coordinated treatment necessary to manage this complex condition.

Driving research breakthroughs: We're working every minute of every day to speed the pace and progress of research to deliver treatments and cures faster.