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PWSA (USA) is an
organization of families and professionals
working together to promote and fund research,
provide education, and offer support to enhance
the quality of life of those affected by
Prader-Willi syndrome. |
Help for Educators
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Students with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Students with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) are
students you never forget. No matter what their age, they will teach you many
things. Those that are very gifted in perseverance and ingenuity … teach you
patience and problem solving. Those that require structure and consistency …
teach you planning and organization. Those that are outgoing and friendly …
teach you warmth and laughter. Students with PWS are as much individuals as any
students. Some of the information provided will be very applicable to the
student you are working with; some will not. Some strategies will work; others
will not. With knowledge and understanding, students with PWS become productive
members of their communities.
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Preschoolers
The preschool years are an exciting time for little
ones as they expand their ability to communicate and learn about the world
around them. It is a time of growth and change. These youngsters strive to
become independent and expand their problem solving skills. Most love to be
leaders and helpers.
This can be a time when many young students with
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) have minimal observable developmental delays. Speech
and language is often the most common problem and challenge. Just like most
non-disabled preschoolers, students with PWS may lack emotional and impulse
control. It is a time when most students with PWS have more similarities than
differences from their peers.
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Related Service Professionals
It takes a team of professionals to help students
with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) overcome and learn to deal with the challenges
they face. Most students require services from Speech, Occupational and Physical
therapists. The School Nurse may also be involved to help students with health
concerns as well as educate school personnel about health issues. Because of
high family stress in managing many aspects of PWS, the School Psychologist
and/or a Social Worker may also be a part of a student’s educational team.
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NOTE: The following are excerpts from the
publication, The Student with Prader-Willi Syndrome: Information for Educators.
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