What is Sotos Syndrome?

9. Sotos Syndrome in Adulthood

Although children with Sotos syndrome are large for their age, by the time they reach adulthood, they are usually in the normal range for height and weight. Some overcome developmental difficulties and have normal intellect. Adults with Sotos syndrome are fully capable of living ordinary lives. There's no reason they cannot have children, though there is a 50 percent chance their children will have Sotos syndrome. Genetic testing can be done early so the child gets the interventions he may need to support development. People with second-generation Sotos syndrome have no chance of genetically passing on the disease.

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