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Filtered by Archive: May 2021
May 21st PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Mikey
Rectal picking can be a dangerous and unhygienic behavior that needs attention as soon as you see it starting. It is possible that rectal picking begins as a response to… Click for more.
May 20th PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Patrick
Many people with PWS have collecting or hoarding tendencies. Be sure to make your expectations known and stick to a plan regarding how much stuff can come into your house.… Click for more.
May 19th PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Sean
Be sure to look for online parent or caregiver groups if you are feeling isolated with some of the challenges that come along with a PWS diagnosis. There are several… Click for more.
We’re excited to announce our PWS Virtual Social Hours for May!
Latham Centers’ Virtual Learning Team invites members of our Prader-Willi syndrome community to the thirteenth Social Hour for students ages 8-22, and the eleventh PWS Social Hour for adults 22+.… Click for more.
May 18th PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Joselyn
Some people with PWS have slower than typical processing speed. Allow a few minutes after speaking to be sure that what you said was not only heard, but also understood… Click for more.
May 17th PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Daniel
Pay close attention to whether the environment is affecting the person with PWS. Sensory Processing Disorder can make people extremely uncomfortable and unfocused. Check for lighting, temperature, and sounds that… Click for more.
May 16th PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Bridget
Many people with PWS are also diagnosed with Executive Functioning Disorder. Using “ firth this then that” instructions can help the child or adult understand the sequence of instructions that… Click for more.
May 15th PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Bella
Using social stories to prepare for a new or an undesired experience can help to ease anxiety and establish expectations for the event. Today is the 15th day of PWS… Click for more.
May 14th PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Kylie
Skin-picking is a common problem in people with PWS. Distraction and barriers are the go-to response for lessening the severity of this behavior. To help decrease this behavior, cover the… Click for more.
May 13th PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Mathias
Always build the option to take a break in to your child or student’s day. A choice board, flag, or any visual cue can be used by your child to… Click for more.
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