This year at the Portland Conference we will be initiating a new track for adults with Sotos and similar syndromes. Participants must be 18 years or older. The track will run concurrent with the presentations on Saturday from approximately 9 am - 4 pm. This will be offered for individuals too old for child care but not interested in attending the longer, intense presentations traditionally offered. Individuals must be independent as staff will be on hand to coordinate the program but will not be responsible for supervision.

The program will be educational, challenging and fun. Experts will present on Sotos and other topics but the presentations will be shorter and geared to the audience.

Part of the program will allow for participants to present topics of interest to the group. The presentations should be 7 minutes long. The target audience will be other adults just like you. Suggested topics could be: favorite hobbies, cooking, recipes, scouting, crafting, driving a car, working, organizational skills...the possibilities are endless. Presentations should be prepared and practiced. Bring props, items to share or handouts. It is an opportunity to hone public speaking skills and share interests with your peers. Topics already scheduled are Sotos 101, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Physical Fitness and Comicon.

The third part of the day will be purely social. There will be time available to socialize, mingle and just hang-out. An off-site activity may be included.

If you are an adult with Sotos or a similar syndrome and would like to prepare a 7 minute demonstration or presentation please contact me JoanneWeick59@gmail.com. Have an idea of what your topic will be and provide your vital information so you can be included in the day's program.

If you are an adult with Sotos or a similar syndrome and would like to attend, please watch our web site for conference registration starting in March and select the Challenge Workshops option.