Diving Deep Into Managing PWS Behaviors – Session 5: Why Can’t He Admit a Mistake?

Join us for a brand new behavior management training series presented by Lisa Graziano, M.A., LMFT. This 7 part series will explore the different aspects of PWS behaviors and introduce various techniques you can implement to manage these behaviors. If you are unable to tune in live, no worries. Registration includes a downloadable recording of each

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Northern California Support Group – Live on Zoom!

Support for Families of Children with Disabilities is hosting the PWCF quarterly share and support groups for the Northern California area. These groups are a great opportunity to share advice and experiences with other local families.   Please email info@pwcf.org for the link to join this meeting. Details below.

Music and Movement with IEPSCV September 2021

The Include Everyone Project of Santa Clarita Valley (IEPSCV) is providing monthly music and movement sessions for PWCF members. If you wish to receive emails containing links to this or any of our other activities, please opt into our Weekly Activities Mailing list. Participants are required to sign a waiver before participating in any PWCF activity. The

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Diving Deep Into Managing PWS Behaviors – Session 6: Manage Obsessions and Reduce Picking Behavior

Join us for a brand new behavior management training series presented by Lisa Graziano, M.A., LMFT. This 7 part series will explore the different aspects of PWS behaviors and introduce various techniques you can implement to manage these behaviors. If you are unable to tune in live, no worries. Registration includes a downloadable recording of each

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2021 Virtual Mini Conference

Join us Saturday, November 6th at 9:00 AM live on Zoom. Reserve your ticket here. Access to the conference is available at no cost for current PWCF members. Not current on dues? Renew your 2021 membership here. Those who are current on dues may take advantage of our Early Bird 2022 membership renewal by clicking here.

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Shining Star 2021

Shining Star is the yearly opportunity for the PWS community to reflect back love and support! Contribute to the star map below and dedicate a star to your loved one by clicking here. Every donation counts as one star and will be numbered accordingly. Donors receive a receipt and a numbered star certificate. Check back through

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PWS Specific Holiday Nutrition Training presented by Leah Blalock

Join us for a special holiday themed nutrition training: How to Make Fun and Nutritious Recipes for the Holidays and the New Year on Saturday, December 18 at 10:00 AM PST  presented by Leah Blalock, MS, RD, CSP, CDE.  Register for Session 3 here.   This is the final training in the PWS Nutrition Training Series

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February 28 is Rare Disease Day!

Help us raise awareness for Prader-Willi syndrome by getting involved with one, or all, of these ways: Buy an Awareness Shirt In honor of this year’s theme “Show Your Colors”, we’ve created a shirt that you can wear not only on Rare Disease Day, but all year long. In keeping with the theme, this fun colorful

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“Seeing PWS Behavior Management Strategies More Clearly” Behavior Management Training

Session 2: Empathy as a Powerful Intervention & Collaborative Problem-Solving on June 12! All sessions live on Zoom from 10 AM – 12 PM PST. Each training session builds upon the information provided in prior sessions. Interactive Role Plays reinforce learning. Session Recordings provided to all participants. Register Here Schedule: Session 1: June 5 - Food

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“Seeing PWS Behavior Management Strategies More Clearly” Especially for Adult Residential Providers and Other Professionals

Session 3: Strategies to Avoid Disappointment and Improve Cooperation All sessions live on Zoom from 9 AM AM – 12 PM PST. Each training session builds upon the information provided in prior sessions. Interactive Role Plays reinforce learning. Session Recordings provided to all participants. Register Here Schedule: Session 1: June 13 - 9AM to 12PM PST

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Behavior Management Family Session #3

Zoom

Register Today Join us as we share PWS-specific behavior management interventions that reduce arguing and power struggles and improve cooperation. Hosted by Lisa Graziano, M.A., LMFT, each live Zoom training in this 6-part series features learning-enhanced role play fun and allows plenty of time for your specific questions. Registration includes the handouts and video of all

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Behavior Management Family Session #5

Zoom

Register Today Join us as we share PWS-specific behavior management interventions that reduce arguing and power struggles and improve cooperation. Hosted by Lisa Graziano, M.A., LMFT, each live Zoom training in this 6-part series features learning-enhanced role play fun and allows plenty of time for your specific questions. Registration includes the handouts and video of all

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