Our conference will be provided in a virtual format this year. Save the date today and be on the lookout for more information in the coming months! Join us for insight into important topics such as: • Sleep Issues in PWS, with Althea Shelton MD, Sleep Medicine Specialist at the Vanderbilt University PWS Clinic • Getting
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Celebrating Easter from home this year? PWCF wants you and your family to have a wonderful Easter no matter how you celebrate it. Check out our brand new Tips to Celebrate Easter Safely, by Lisa Graziano, MA., LMFT
Updated March 16, 2021 PWCF is here to support your family’s heath and wellbeing during this challenging time. Because of the unique medical needs of persons with Prader-Willi Syndrome, we understand you may have specific questions about how to keep your loved ones and families safe. We are here to support you every step of the
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Yes, behavioral change IS possible! ¡Sí, es posible un cambio del comportamiento! Parents, Extended Family, Babysitters, and Professionals will learn specific strategies to reduce or even eliminate some of the most challenging PWS behaviors including: Arguing and Verbal Aggression Oppositional and Defiant Behavior Temper Tantrums and Physical Aggression Food-Related Behaviors Repeated Questions and Perseveration Skin Picking
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PWCF Wishes Our Members, Professionals, and Supporters a Wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! Be a light to someone you love or support, or make a donation in their memory so that we can continue to create a Full Life Without Limits! Donate Today! PWCF's annual Shining Star campaign helps fund the important work we
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PWCF's Annual Conference was a success! Thank you to everyone who attended. Check out our facebook page for pictures. Read more about the conference here..
PWCF adds more dates and locations for the training seminar, PWS Behavior Management: Proven Strategies from Childhood thru Adulthood September 8 in San Diego | September 15 in Millbrae/San Francisco PWS Behavior Management Conference The behavioral symptoms related to PWS require specific interventions and strategies. This seminar will teach you those strategies.
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PWS Behavior Management: Proven Strategies for Childhood Through Adulthood We want you to start the year off right so we're bringing a PWS Behavior Management Conference near you! PWS is a unique developmental disability. You need to know specific strategies and interventions. We want to help you learn them! No matter the age of your loved
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PWCF Wishes our Members, Professionals, and Supporters A Wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! Be a Shining Star this year to brighten the way to fulfill our mission; Support the 2018 Shining Star Campaign. Your tax-deductible gift means we can continue to provide: Parent Education Programs Professional Training Programs PWCF’s Camp Multidisciplinary PWS Clinics
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New rules and regulations significantly affect adults with disabilities who receive Federal funding for residential services (group homes and supported living services), day programs, and vocational work sites. Arguably the most significant provision is that “individuals have freedom and support to control their schedules and activities and have access to food any time.” For persons with PWS this provision can
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