Title

Prader-Willi Syndrome: a Review and Implications for Educational Intervention.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1999

Publication Title

Education & Training in Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities

Volume

Volume 34

Issue

Issue 1

First Page

110

Last Page

116

Abstract

The writers discuss the characteristics, etiology, diagnosis, and implications for intervention of Prader-Willi syndrome. This syndrome is characterized by excessive overeating, obesity, and variant degrees of mental retardation. It is a genetic disorder that affects the central nervous system, mainly the hypothalamus, and is caused by an anomaly in the number 15 chromosome. Accurate diagnosis of Prader-Willi syndrome must be achieved through a combination of clinical criteria and molecular genetic techniques. Intervention for this syndrome should address such areas as weight management, cognitive and educational development, behavior management, and transition planning.

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