PWS Tips

No matter how hard you try, there is no escaping the election coverage this year. Regardless of who you are voting for, here are some basics on talking with your kids about the upcoming election: Be respectful. This is a perfect time to teach your kids about respect even for people that you do not like.…

Getting your kids used to the new normal can have a lot of challenges. We hear from families regularly about tips for helping their children comply with the mask mandates for in-person learning. Here are some things that can help: Let your child pick out their own mask. Having a mask with their favorite sports…

For many of our kids, school has started — either remotely, in person, or a hybrid model. Especially important for families of a child with Prader-Willi syndrome: be sure to address problems immediately as they come up so patterns do not start to form and children don’t feel defeated early in the process of our…

School is just starting and for so many kids with Prader-Willi syndrome, the new normal is a challenge. Whether it is in-person learning, virtual, or hybrid, this school year is bound to bring new challenges and increased anxiety. Mask mandates, new routines, social distancing guidelines, and unfamiliar rules can prove to be too overwhelming for…

For families with a child with PWS, staying connected is more important now than ever. Reach out to your local organizations and schools to find out about virtual after school activities. Latham Centers offers a free online Story Time twice per week for students under 22, and a monthly adult Social Hour. Several agencies like…

Latham’s Tip of the Week from our expert on Prader-Willi syndrome is sure to help any parent of school-age children, but especially those with special needs: For those of you who choose to keep your child home and use the remote learning option, here are some ways to keep your child on track: Set up…

Whether you decide to send your child back to in-person classes or simply need to run an errand, there will be a time when your child will likely need to wear a mask. For kids with sensory processing disorder, wearing a mask for any period of time can be difficult, so plan and practice ahead…

Individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome often have too few choices to make for themselves throughout the day. Be sure to work in choice and options wherever possible to allow for some control and self-direction in their lives. Make an inventory at the end of each day to determine how much of their day was by their…

Typically at this time of year, we would be starting to prepare our kids for the beginning of the school year. With so many unknowns, preparing is difficult, but there are still some things that we can do to get students ready for the start of school, whatever that may look like. Start easing into…