MUST-HAVE info on June 1st Prader-Willi Conference, “A Bright Future”
May 2, 2019
Happy PWS Awareness Month! Don’t Miss Out! We have crucial information to share with our PWS community about the Prader-Willi conference we’re co-hosting in Connecticut next month.
On Saturday, June 1, 2019, Latham Centers and the Mac Pact will be hosting the second annual PWS Conference: A Bright Future. There is one month left to sign up for the conference – please note:
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Must-Have Information #1: The Hilton Garden Inn, Hartford South/Glastonbury is gifting us with reduced rates up until next Tuesday, May 7th. Don’t forget to book your room now!
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Must-Have Information #2: On May 15, 2019 the price of the conference will increase to $75. (Currently, the tickets are $60/person.) You know what they say, “The early bird catches the worm!”
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Must-Have Information #3: We are offering families the opportunity to meet individually with four of our professionals: Dr. Jennifer Miller, Elizabeth Roof, Melanie Silverman, and Patrice Carroll. (*More information about these speakers and the 1:1 sessions follows.)
Professionals Include:
MEDICAL SPECIALIST: Dr. Jennifer Miller*, M.D., M.S.
BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST: Elizabeth Roof*, M.A., Senior Research Specialist & Research Lab Director, Vanderbilt University
PWS NUTRITIONIST: Melanie Silverman*, MS, RD, IBCLC
PWS EXPERT: Patrice Carroll*, LCSW, Director of PWS Services, Latham Centers
Featured Topics:
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Successful Strategies for Health, Behavior & Nutrition
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Behavioral Issues and Management Strategies – Planning Ahead
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Most Significant Medical Issues and Solutions
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What to Expect and When to Expect it
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Overview and Update on Medication Trials
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Healthy Living with PWS: Nutritional Considerations
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An Overview of Latham School and Latham Centers
Afternoon Breakout Sessions:
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Newly Diagnosed Parent Q&A
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Strategies for Success in School
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High School and Beyond
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Adult Living Alternatives
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Relationships and Adult Behavior Considerations
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Work Readiness and Vocational Programming
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Financial Planning and Applying for DDS Services
To register for the conference, book a hotel room, or learn more, please visit https://pwsabrightfuture.eventbrite.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
More about the Individual Sessions:
*After the conference sessions conclude, we will give opportunities for parents/guardians to meet with our professionals individually (for a fee, lottery selection process). As meeting with the specialists is in high demand, we ask that you send your top choices to kfryklund@lathamcenters.org and we will enter you in the lottery. If selected, we will send you an invoice prior to the conference.
