Posts Tagged ‘hoarding behaviors and PWS’
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 PWS subscribe to the belief that more is better, and this can turn an organized space into a fire hazard in a short amount of…
Read MoreHoarding or “Managing Collections,” It’s all in the Phrasing
Latham Centers’ staff are always thinking, “What is best for OUR clients?” Over time staff and consultants have worked together on how to best manage PWS Specific Behaviors. A common issue with people with PWS is hoarding. Patrice Carroll writes in a 2014 Blog post, “Hoarding…is a common PWS behavior.The act of gathering items usually…
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