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Tip of the Week: PWS Awareness Month (Week 2)

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: Individuals with PWS… Click for more.

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: Children and adults… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: The value of conferences for PWS caregivers

For parents and guardians of children and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome, I suggest attending conferences every chance you get. It allows you the opportunity to meet, connect and brainstorm with… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: In his words. Friendship

Many of the students at Latham Centers come with the experience of never having true friendships. One of the most incredible things to witness is when a new student comes… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Making connections

Having a child with a complex medical diagnosis such as Prader-Willi syndrome is difficult for the entire family. The PWS diagnosis inherently means additional medical appointments and the need for… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Planning for Easter

These tips to help you have a happy, stress-free Easter with your family member with PWS were shared on the “Tip of the Week” a few years ago, but the… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Hoarding

Collecting and hoarding are common issues for people diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome. The gathering of stuff can quickly become an issue for both physical space and emotional security. Individuals with… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Transition to adulthood

Transitions can be especially difficult for a child with PWS or other special needs. Today, as one of our Latham students graduated and continues his transition to our Adult Program,… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Managing Demands

Our kids have a tendency to never give up! That is helpful in many parts of their lives but can be frustrating and tiresome for parents when it comes to… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Explaining Tragedy

Sadly, the events of this week have prompted us to revisit a tip from 2016. We hold the victims of Parkland, Florida in our hearts. If your child is struggling… Click for more.

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