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Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (U.S.A.) - PWSA

Organization URL(s)

national@pwsausa.org
www.pwsausa.org/  External Links Disclaimer Logo

Other Contact Information

5700 Midnight Pass Road
Suite 6
Sarasota, FL 34242

800-926-4797 (Voice - Toll-free)
941-312-0400 (Voice)
941-312-0142 (FAX)

Description

The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association is a group for parents and professionals interested in children affected by Prader-Willi Syndrome. The Association provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences. The Association sponsors an annual conference and publishes educational material.

Online Resources

Print Resources

Educational materials include a handbook available in English, French, and Spanish for parents, conference papers, fact sheets on dietary management of the Prader-Willi person, and a Prader-Willi Syndrome bibliography. Serial publication: Gathered View (newsletter), bimonthly--accounts of Association projects and funding, idea exchanges among parents of Prader-Willi children, and dietary planning suggestions. A videotape is available for rental, and a slide tape presentation may be rented or purchased.

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Review Date

Wed Oct 13, 2004


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