PWCF developed a new tool to help you get the supports and services your child needs to be safe and successful at school. Your IEP Team typically needs justification and documentation before it will provide the supports you're requesting, so PWCF developed a new Physician's Note Symptom & Treatment Checklist. Completed by you and your child's physician, this
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Sign up today for our Annual State Conference taking place on Saturday, October 27th, 2018 in Sacramento. This year's conference: Your California Community brings focus to the importance of connecting with your local PWS community. Working together we can create more understanding, more support, more hope, and better outcomes for every person in the life of someone
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January 28th from 10am - 2:00pm in Redondo Beach. Learn what you need to know before your next IEP meeting: How does a school determine what services are necessary? How does a school determine whether a 1:1 aide is appropriate? How do I know if my child is benefiting from the services in the IEP? What
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PWS Behavior Management Strategies: Beyond the Basics May 21 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | PWCF Offices | Redondo Beach Need a refresher or need to learn more sophisticated PWS-specific behavior management strategies? This is the course for you! This full-day Parent Conference will also benefit extended family members, babysitters, teachers, and residential providers. Anyone
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles is generously inviting PWCF families to their PWS Support Session on February 28 from 5-6:00 pm. Learn specific behavioral intervention strategies proven effective with kids with PWS, presented by PWCF's Lisa Graziano, M.A. and Emily Dame, M.Ed. Learn how to: Reduce arguing and outbursts Reduce oppositionalism Reduce anxiety Create food security Improve
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PWCF is here to help you start the New Year right! PWS dietitian consultant Jill Nowak, R.D. will present Eat Right, Future Bright! Key Nutrition Strategies & Tips for Managing PWS on Saturday, February 25 from 9:00 am-12:30 pm at the PWCF Offices in Redondo Beach. This is a great refresher course for experienced parents, and a critical resource
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IEP Parent Empowerment Training for Parents of the Child/Teen with PWS! September 18 from 10am - 2:00pm in Redondo Beach. Learn what you need to know before your next IEP meeting including How does a school determine what services are necessary? How does a school determine whether a 1:1 aide is appropriate? How do I know
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