Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome

Diagnosis and Genetics.- Clinical Findings and Natural History of Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Diagnostic Criteria for Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Molecular Genetic Findings in Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Laboratory Testing for Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Medical Physiology and Treatment.- Medical Considerations in Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Gastrointestinal System, Obesity, and Body Composition.- Growth Hormone and Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Multidisciplinary Management.- Neurodevelopmental and Neuropsychological Aspects of Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Speech and Language Disorders Associated with Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Motor and Developmental Interventions.- Educational Considerations for Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Tools for Psychological and Behavioral Management.- Educational and Social Issues for Adolescents with Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Transition from Adolescence to Young Adulthood: The Special Case of Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Vocational Training for People with Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Residential Care for Adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Inpatient Crisis Intervention for Persons with Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Social Work Interventions: Advocacy and Support for Families.- A National Approach to Crisis Intervention and Advocacy.- Advocacy Issues: School Discipline and Expulsion.- Advocacy Issues: Sexuality.