wwwgemssforschoolsorg Now available on your mobile device The AIM of GEMSS T o assure all children with genetic health conditions S ucceed in schoollife A re members of neighborhood schools across the country ID: 931055
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To find the GEMSS website, go to www.gemssforschools.org Now available on your mobile device!
The AIM of GEMSS To assure all children with genetic health conditions:Succeed in school-lifeAre members of neighborhood schools across the country
GEMSS is for Teachers, Parents, School Nurses, and Genetic CounselorsTeachers and parents:Use GEMSS to better understand the needs of students who have genetic conditions Explore GEMSS to see if there are strategies you can implementShare the link with other families and groupsNurses/Genetic Counselors:Refer families and educators to this siteProvide feedback on new conditions and suggestions to the GEMSS teamProvide printable handouts and flyers in your office waiting areas for families
GEMSS is a web based resource for families and school personnel that offers:Genetic conditions explained in plain languageHelpful strategies for field trips, diet, communication, instruction, transition, and moreGeneral tips and strategies for other conditions and undiagnosed
GEMSS was created by geneticists, genetic counselors, teachers and parents as part of the New England Genetics Collaborative.
GEMSS - Genetics Education Materials for School Success: Prader-Willi Syndromewww.gemssforschools.org
25+ Conditions in GEMSS
Parent Ambassadors
are invited to help us spread the word!
including…AngelmanPrader-WilliCornelia de LangeRhettCystic FibrosisSickle CellDown SyndromeTurnerFragile XUrea CycleFetal AlcoholMCAD & VLCADKlinefelterWilliamsMarfan22q DeletionNeuromuscular More!