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Tip of the Week: PWS Awareness Month (Week 1)

In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, we’re sharing a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips (May 1-3): ·… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: May is PWS Awareness Month

Next week we begin an entire month dedicated to Prader-Willi syndrome awareness. We will be posting daily tips on social media and a weekly compilation of tips on the Latham… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Coping with behaviors and finding support: A Bright Future Conference

I think back to my first Prader-Willi syndrome conferences and remember how much I was embraced by the community and how warmly I was welcomed into this small but mighty… Click for more.

Tip of the week: Low muscle tone

Low muscle tone impacts many different aspects of the life of the person with PWS. The obvious impact is difficulty maintaining movement for long periods of time without experiencing fatigue.… Click for more.

Tip of the week: Speaking with the Experts: Elizabeth Roof, M.A., to present at June PWS Conference

This week’s PWS TIP focuses on utilizing resources in our community. It is important that we recognize and communicate with experts who can be helpful for professionals supporting individuals with… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Invitation to April 9th PATH for PWS Study Webinar

For our Latham friends near and far with a loved one diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome, I’d like to remind you that participants are needed for a new study, PATH for PWS:… Click for more.

Creating a calming space

Individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome can often become overwhelmed or overstimulated, requiring a space where they can go to regroup. Creating a safe space – a sensory calming environment – can… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Path for PWS study

Latham Centers is thrilled to be working with the FPWR in the Path for PWS study. We need parents’ input for this exciting study that will give us vital information on our… Click for more.

Tip of the week: Staying Involved – Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Bright Future conference invitation

As caregivers of someone with PWS, it is important to stay involved in our community. One parent who spoke about his son’s successful transition to Latham Centers told us, “My son… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Planned ignoring

Planned ignoring is an effective skill to use when you are working with someone who acts inappropriately to gain attention. The key to planned ignoring is to be certain that… Click for more.

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