TIP of the WEEK: Community Outings

Some children with PWS have a difficult time in crowds or unknown environments causing some parents to avoid many community trips. Taking your child on an outing does not have to be stressful. With the right amount of planning it can be a successful trip for everyone. Many parents avoid community outings because of the…

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Keeping Sane in School: A Compilation of Tips by Patrice Carroll

Patrice Carroll is Latham Centers’ world-renowned Prader-Willi Syndrome specialist. She works with Latham Centers’ residents with PWS, their families and consultants, continuously learning and teaching about PWS best practices. Every week we are fortunate enough to learn a PWS Tip from Patrice. Below is a compilation of PWS Tips specific to getting back to school,…

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TIP of the WEEK: New Year Goals

This is the time when we all plan goals for ourselves for the coming year. Our kids have goals as well but they are often goals that other people have decided on. Be sure that this year your child has a say in what they want to work towards. Goals should be attainable but also…

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