21. GeneReviews: Prader-Willi Syndrome Your browser does not support HTML frames so you must view praderwilli syndromein a slightly less readable form. Please follow this link to do so. http://www.geneclinics.org/profiles/pws/

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22. Developmental Disabilities Program Information and links for those with mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and praderwilli syndrome. http://www5.myflorida.com/cf_web/myflorida2/healthhuman/ddp/

directory contact us newsletters first time user ... Veterans' Affairs Developmental Disabilities Program IMPORTANT System Redesign (AHCA/DCF) Meeting schedules, minutes and products related to the transformation of the Developmental Services Home and Community Based Services Waiver (med waiver) being undertaken by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Department of Children and Families (DCF). About Us An overview of this program. Contact Information The addresses and phone numbers for district/regional staff. Provider Information Information about services and equipment providers in Florida. Reports, Forms, Publications, and Presentations Documents published by the department that includes Choice Counseling materials, Newsletters, as well as the forms and manuals related to the Home and Community Based Services Waiver. Information about Quality Assurance and Improvements for supports and services recieved through the Developmental Disabilities Program. E-Bulletins The online list serv providing a bi-weekly update of the happenings of the Developmental Disabilities Program. Most of the information is provided in PDF format and requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 3.0 or higher) which is available from

23. PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME 94 praderwilli syndrome. DEFINITION obesity). INTERNET LINKS Genline- prader-willi syndrome prader-willi syndrome Association (USA). http://www.icondata.com/health/pedbase/files/PRADER-W.HTM

Pediatric Database (PEDBASE) Discipline: GEN Last Updated: 1/21/94 PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME DEFINITION: A chromosomal disorder resulting in a syndrome characterized by infantile hypotonia, hypogonadism, and obesity. EPIDEMIOLOGY: incidence: 1/10,000 - 1/25,000 live births age of onset: newborn (hypotonia, hypogonadism) risk factors: paternal chromosomal damage - chromosome 15qll-13 M = F occurs in all races PATHOGENESIS: 1. Historical Background 1. 17th Century Eugenia Martinez Vallejo ("La Monstrua) was the subject of a painting by Juan Carreno de Miranda, a painter to the Spanish Court at the order of King Charles II in 1680 - she was a 6 year old weighing 120 lbs with excessive central obesity, a small triangular mouth, and small hands and feet 2. 19th Century 1. J.L.H Down (1887) described a case of "polysarcia" patient was 4'4", 210 lbs., with small hands and feet, little body hair, mentally retarded, and not menstruating she had been thin and delicate up to the age of 7 but then had become hyperphagic 3. 20th Century

24. WCDD -- Wisconsin Council On Developmental Disabilities Statewide advocacy organization that represents people with autism, brain injury, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, mental retardation, and praderwilli syndrome. http://www.wcdd.org/

SKIP NAV The Council DAWN Publications ... Home Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities Here you will find information regarding our mission and population served guiding principles background and major responsibilities contests and awards ... publications , and the use of people first language Additionally, you can obtain information about the Council membership and meeting schedule , and how to reach Council Staff Quick Links 2003-2005 Legislative Initiatives Request for Contractors WCDD Three-Year State Plan (2001) PDF In the News: New Voter's Guide available Voting in Wisconsin: A Guide for Citizens with Disabilities. This fourteen page guide is especially designed to assist people with disabilities and the people who support them a better understanding of the voting process in Wisconsin. It is the product of a cooperative effort from the Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities, Rehabilitation for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers. The guidebook provides comprehensive information to the reader about the importance of voting, the voting process, how to file an accessibility complaint, and other useful information. It is available from WCDD free of charge. Update to One Step Ahead We have new information for readers of One Step Ahead , a financial planning guide to assist people on SSI and Medicaid. Most of the information in the 1998 revised version of One Step Ahead is still accurate, but most of the numbers have changed due to cost-of-living and other increases, and there have been some important policy changes.

25. Center For The Study Of Autism praderwilli syndrome. Written Oregon. prader-willi syndrome is a disorderwhich is sometimes associated with, but not a subtype of, autism. http://www.autism.org/prader.html

Prader-Willi Syndrome Written by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism, Salem, Oregon Prader-Willi Syndrome is a disorder which is sometimes associated with, but not a subtype of, autism. The classical features of this disorder include an obsession with food which is often associated with impulsive eating, compact body build, underdeveloped sexual characteristics, and poor muscle tone. Because of their obsession with food, many people afflicted with Prader-Willi Syndrome are overweight. Most individuals afflicted with Prader-Willi Syndrome have mild mental retardation. Some of the behaviors which are common to both Prader-Willi Syndrome and autism are: delays in language and motor development, learning disabilities, feeding problems in infancy, sleep disturbances, skin picking, temper tantrums, and a high pain threshold. Prader-Willi Syndrome affects approximately 1 in 10,000 people. Most individuals suffering from this disorder are missing a small portion of chromosome 15 which appears to come from the paternal side of the family. When a small portion of chromosome 15 is missing and comes from the maternal side, the person may suffer from Angelman Syndrome. The most effective form of treatment for people suffering from Prader-Willi Syndrome is behavior modification. In general, medications do not appear to very effective for these individuals.

26. Oconomowoc Developmental Training Center (ODTC) - Our Mission School, residential treatment, group homes for children developmentally disabled, emotionally disturbed with mental retardation, praderwilli syndrome, autism, dual diagnosis and others. http://www.odtc-wi.com/

Our professional mission is to provide comprehensive residential treatment and educational services to children, adolescents and young adults with dually diagnosed emotional disturbances and developmental disabilities. We utilize community resources, current technologies, warm caring guidance and professional expertise to help our residents increase their educational and vocational skills, self-worth, happiness and quality of life. We respect an individual's right of privacy, the right to be treated with dignity, and value personal differences, preferences and aspirations. We emphasize possibilities rather than limitations in responding to the needs of the individual, in a continual re-evaluation of current services and in the development of new programming. Our treatment philosophy supports least-restrictive treatment and community participation as a long-term goal and a viable alternative to institutionalization. Treatment goals are accomplished through an Individual Treatment Plan (ITP). A primary goal is to improve each resident's self-image. In addition, we assist children, adolescents and young adults in achieving their maximum potential toward independent living, based on ability and functioning level. Family involvement is encouraged, with an ultimate goal of reunification with the family whenever possible.

27. Prader Willi Syndrome Q&A praderwilli syndrome. by prader-willi syndrome Association (USA).What is prader-willi syndrome (PWS)? PWS is a complex genetic http://www.thearc.org/faqs/pwsynd.html

Prader-Willi Syndrome by Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA What is Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)? PWS is a complex genetic disorder that includes short stature, mental retardation or learning disabilities, incomplete sexual development, characteristic behavior problems, low muscle tone, and an involuntary urge to eat constantly, which, coupled with a reduced need for calories, leads to obesity. Does PWS run in families? Although PWS is associated with an abnormality of chromosome 15, it is generally considered not to be an inherited condition, but rather a spontaneous genetic birth defect that occurs at or near the time of conception. PWS is found in people of both sexes and all races. How common is this problem? About 1 in 14,000 people in the U.S. are estimated to have PWS, and the birth rate may be even higher. Prader-Willi syndrome is one of the 10 most common conditions seen in genetics clinics and is the most common genetic cause of obesity that has been identified. Does the eating problem associated with PWS begin at birth? No, newborns with PWS are typically described as "floppy" and are unable to suck well enough to get sufficient nutrients due to the low muscle tone (hypotonia). Often they must be fed through a tube for several months after birth, until muscle control improves. Sometime in the following years, usually by preschool age, children with PWS develop an increased interest in food and quickly gain excessive weight if calories are not restricted.

28. Connecticut Children's Medical Center: Rehabilitation/Child Development Center Comprised of a team of specialists who provide evaluation and consultation services for children and adolescents by bridging medical, developmental, behavioral and educational facets to produce a holistic view of the child. Developmental and behavioral challenges include Asperger's, fetal alcohol syndrome, motor skills disorders, traumatic brain injury, Williams Syndrome, austism, praderwilli syndrome and Tourette's, among others. http://www.ccmckids.org/departments/Ed_Rehab/chdvtctr.htm

Services: Evaluation Consultation/Training Programs Staff Office Locations The Child Development Center is comprised of a team of specialists who provide evaluation and consultation services for children and adolescents by bridging medical, developmental, behavioral and educational facets to produce a comprehensive view of the child. The mission of the Child Development Center is to assist in the facilitation of an improved quality of life for children and parents who face the challenges associated with a wide range of developmental and behavioral difficulties. We believe that children can realize their potential more fully, given the appropriate diagnosis and intervention. We provide services that are tailored to the needs of the individual child, family, and referral agency. Our evaluation services range from evaluations that are highly focused and specific to those that are comprehensive and integrated. Through diagnostic evaluation and concrete recommendations, we are able to help children and their families who may be challenged by many difficulties, including: Pervasive Developmental Disorders Asperger's Disorder/Syndrome Autistic Disorder/Syndrome Rett's Disorder/Syndrome Behavior Disorders Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Oppositional Defiant Disorder Attachment Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Fragile-X Syndrome Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome Prader-Willi Syndrome Williams Syndrome Learning Disabilities

29. What Is Prader-Willi Syndrome In Romanian Ce este Prader Willi Syndrome. PWS este cauzat de o modificare genetica,care, in majoritatea cazurilor, nu este ereditara. Barbati http://www.ipwso.org/romania/what_is_pws_romania.html

O Echipa Cuprinzatoare de Abordare a Prader-Willi Syndrome Calendarul evenimentelor Raportul Conferintei ... Legaturi Ce este Prader Willi Syndrome PWS este cauzat de o modificare genetica, care, in majoritatea cazurilor, nu este ereditara. Barbati si femei, sunt in mod egal afectati si probabil ca PWS exista in toate tarile si la toate rasele. Este recunoscut ca fiind sindromul “in doua etape”, primul stadiu fiind “reatrd in dezvoltare ”. Copilul este hipoton de la nastere si adesea necesita hranire prin intubare, in prima luna. A doua etapa incepe dupa 1-3 ani, cand se observa un interes anormal pentru mancare. Aceasta conduce, in absenta interventiei, la aparitia foarte timpurie a obezitatii. Este necesar ca persoana cu PWS sa se simta respectata si in siguranta, in alte conditii, cresterea rapida in greutate si problemele asociate pot scurta drastic durata vietii. Majoritatea persoanelor cu PWS sufera de retard psihic mediu, dar, exista si exceptii. Dezvoltarea motorie este intarziata, hipogonadismul si inaltimea mica la adulti, sunt componente ale sindromului. Absenta satietatii se datoreaza unei anomalii a centrilor satietatii din creier si, pana in prezent, nu au fost gasite medicamente care sa trateze aceasta problema. Pentru ca este esential ca mancarea admisa sa fie controlata, persoanele cu PWS sunt handicapate si necesita adesea ingrijire 24 de ore/zi, in special cand IQ este sub scor.

30. MEDLINEplus: Prader-Willi Syndrome Topics. praderwilli syndrome. Contents Organizations. Search MEDLINEfor recent research articles on • prader-willi syndrome. You http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/praderwillisyndrome.html

Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Prader-Willi Syndrome Contents of this page: General/Overviews Coping Nutrition Genetics ... Organizations Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Prader-Willi Syndrome You may also be interested in these MEDLINEplus related pages: Genetics/Birth Defects Mental Health and Behavior General/Overviews Questions and Answers on Prader-Willi Syndrome (Prader-Willi Syndrome Association) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Prader-Willi Syndrome (National Institutes of Health) Coping My Child Has Prader-Willi Syndrome, Now What? (Prader-Willi Syndrome Association) Someone You Know Has Prader-Willi Syndrome (Prader-Willi Syndrome Association) Disease Management (Prader-Willi Syndrome Association) Also available in: Spanish Nutrition Prader-Willi Food Pyramid (Prader-Willi Syndrome Association) Specific Conditions/Aspects Patient's Guide to Low Testosterone (Endocrine Society, Hormone Foundation) Speech and Language and Prader-Willi Syndrome (Prader-Willi Syndrome Association) Genetics Genetics of Prader-Willi Syndrome: An Explanation for the Rest of Us (Prader-Willi Syndrome Association) Prader-Willi Syndrome (National Center for Biotechnology Information) Dictionaries/Glossaries Glossary of Terms That May Appear in Literature about Prader-Willi Syndrome (Prader-Willi Syndrome Association) Organizations National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Information from the Medical Encyclopedia: Prader-Willi Syndrome Health services in

31. MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Prader-Willi Syndrome praderwilli syndrome. Growth hormone has also been shown to inprove physicalstrength and agility in patients with prader-willi syndrome. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001605.htm

Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Prader-Willi syndrome Contents of this page: Illustrations Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms ... Calling your health care provider Illustrations Hypotonia Definition Return to top Prader-Willi syndrome is a congenital (present from birth) disease characterized by obesity decreased muscle tone , decreased mental capacity, and hypogonadism Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Prader-Willi is caused by the deletion of a gene on chromosome 15. For unkown reasons, only the copy of this gene on chromosome 15 that is received from the father is active. The maternal copy of this gene is turned off in all people. When there is a deletion of this gene on the copy received from the father, the disease occurs. This is because the patient is left with only the maternal copy which is inactive in all people. Signs of Prader-Willi may be seen at birth. New infants with the condition are often small and very floppy (hypotonic). Male infants may have undescended testicles . The growing child exhibits slow mental and delayed motor development, increasing

32. Prader-Willi Syndrome Hub Links to information and resources. http://www.genomelink.org/pws

33. Prader-Willi Syndrome collection of generelated information OMIM catalog of human genes and disordersInformation prader-willi syndrome Association (USA) information, education http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/disease/prader.html

This Genes and Disease page has been moved to: Please update your bookmarks. If you are not automatically transported to the new page after 15 seconds, click on this link Genome View SNRPN on chromosome 15 Databases PubMed the literature LocusLink collection of gene-related information OMIM catalog of human genes and disorders Information Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) information, education, and support services GeneClinics a medical genetics resource PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME (PWS) is an uncommon inherited disorder characterized by mental retardation, decreased muscle tone, short stature, emotional lability and an insatiable appetite which can lead to life-threatening obesity. The syndrome was first described in 1956 by Drs. Prader, Labhart, and Willi. PWS is caused by the absence of segment 11-13 on the long arm of the paternally derived chromosome 15. In 70-80% of PWS cases, the region is missing due to a deletion. Certain genes in this region are normally suppressed on the maternal chromosome, so, for normal development to occur, they must be expressed on the paternal chromosome. When these paternally derived genes are absent or disrupted, the PWS phenotype results. When this same segment is missing from the maternally derived chromosome 15, a completely different disease, Angelman syndrome , arises. This pattern of inheritance - when expression of a gene depends on whether it is inherited from the mother or the father - is called genomic imprinting. The mechanism of imprinting is uncertain, but, it may involve DNA methylation.

34. Suite101.com A forum to provide a support base for PWS without having to join one of the national or international associations, and to make people more aware of PWS. http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/prader_willi_syndrome

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35. Prader-Willi Syndrome - General Practice Notebook Clinicallyoriented information. http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/MedwebPage.cfm?ID=-1885732857

36. Community Connection: The Prader Willi Syndrome Association - New Jersey Chapter The Prader Willi Syndrome Association New Jersey Chapter. November5, 2002 prader-willi syndrome Clinic The St. Barnabas Health http://community.nj.com/cc/pwsanj?display=news

37. Prader-Willi Alliance Of New York Represents the interests of individuals in New York State with praderwilli syndrome, their families, and the professionals who provide services to the Prader-Willi population. http://www.prader-willi.org

Home Newsletter Conference 2003 Membership N.Y. State DDSOs ... Links Welcome to the Internet home of the Prader-Willi Alliance of New York, Inc. The Prader-Willi Alliance of New York, Inc., a chapter of the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA), represents the interests of individuals in New York State with Prader-Willi syndrome, their families, and the professionals who provide services to the Prader-Willi population. Through conferences, publications, electronic communication and networking (parent-to-parent, parent-to-professional, professional-to-professional), the Prader-Willi Alliance provides a valuable resource for individuals and families sharing the same concerns. Please become a member of the Alliance, attend our conferences, and add your voice to the others speaking on behalf of Prader-Willi syndrome in New York State. Survey Please print and fill in the survey. Mail it to Prader-Willi Alliance of New York, Inc., 2970 Beltagh, Avenue Wantagh, NY 11793 Adobe Acrobat Format (PDF) Click here New Support Group New support group for families with young children ages infant to 11 years old with PWS to come together to share what we've learned and to learn from eachother. Our experiences will be rewarding to us all. We have to remember that we are not alone. Meetings will take place at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, N.Y. Anyone interested can contact Nina Roberto at 718.846.6606 or email at

38. Prader-Willi Syndrome Arizona Association praderwilli syndrome Arizona Association Click on the sun and the raysto explore this enlightening site! PWSAA is a chapter affiliated http://www.azstarnet.com/nonprofit/pwsaa/

Prader-Willi Syndrome Arizona Association Click on the sun and the rays to explore this enlightening site! Click here to join today! PWSAA is a chapter affiliated with PWSA(USA) , the national PWS organization. Join us in the Dining Room - the best room in the house! About PWSAA What is Prader-Willi Syndrome? Prader-Willi Nilli News Awareness Day ... What Is the Deadly Hunger? For information, contact ppenta5@aol.com Last update: March 20, 2003

39. Prader-Willi Alliance For Research A nonprofit group of volunteer families, friends and researchers aiming to raise funds for research into finding treatments for prader-willi syndrome. http://www.p-war.org

Welcome to Prader-Willi Alliance for Research (P-WAR) The contents of this P-WAR web site are for informational purposes only. No endorsement of a particular course of treatment, link, or product should be implied. Diagnosis and treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome should be decided only by a qualified medical professional in conjunction with parents and/or caretakers of persons with PWS.

40. Welcome To Gretton Homes Information about the organization that offers residential care for people with praderwilli syndrome. http://www.gretton-homes.co.uk/

Your browser does not support script We will strive to promote, maintain and improve the principles of rights, choice, privacy, independence and fulfillment for all of our residents. We will always endeavour to see the person first and the disability second. Gretton House - Main house incorporating head office. Gretton Homes has acquired a national and international reputation for supporting people with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and are now the market leaders in offering this service to anyone in the UK and occasionally abroad. With over twenty years experience we continue to strive to improve the opportunities and quality of life for people with the syndrome. We have proven beyond all doubt that with careful management of the condition people with PWS can lead relatively normal and fulfilling lifestyles. This was not the case a mere twenty years ago. We are ever hopeful that with great and rapid advances in medical science a breakthough in the diagnosis and treatment of PWS may be possible in the very near future. Until that time we will continue to support people with PWS and their families.

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