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Use of Growth Hormone in Georgia: Joy for families!

Feb 4, 2021

We recently heard from our contact Zurab (father to Noe, pictured) in Georgia who reported the good news that the Georgian Ministry of Health has made the decision to provide free Growth Hormone Treatment to children with PWS. Zurab, along with other families, the Rare Disease Center and the Georgian PWS Association, had applied to the Ministry of Health many times for this treatment. The lack of funding has been a considerable source of frustration…

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Meaningful employment for people with PWS

Aug 26, 2022

…have started “home businesses” which seems to work well for them. When creating guidelines one needs to take into consideration that each person with PWS is unique and their needs, interests and capabilities can vary quite a bit. We’re greatful to everyone who took the time to respond to our survey. The Professional Providers and Caregivers Board looks forward to examining the issue further at future meetings, with the ultimate goal of providing evidence-based guidelines…

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Presentation of Bids for 13th IPWSO Conference 2028

May 28, 2025

…world could exchange information and support and have a united global voice under one umbrella. Information for Families Find useful guides, research and information to help families manage PWS. Information for Medical Professionals The latest medical and scientific research and information, plus guides into common medical issues affecting people with PWS. Information for Professional Caregivers Sharing international knowledge among professional service providers throughout the world. What is PWS? Translated Guides Find support in my country…

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Staff

Jan 10, 2023

…arthritis. Since joining IPWSO in early 2021, Shelly has been responsible for overseeing IPWSO’s online event programme, along with coordinating workshops, meetings, and conferences in both virtual and in-person settings. Additionally, she provides support to several IPWSO Boards and Committees. Nora McNairney Project and Operations Manager Nora is based in Northern Ireland and has spent over 20 years working in membership-based organisations supporting various functions including operational, secretariat, policy, public engagement and continuous professional development….

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The best job in the world!

Jun 24, 2024

…PWS association, every research discussion, and every training programme has the ultimate goal of helping people with PWS and their families. And, in my privileged position, not only can I help advance this goal, but I also get to see first-hand the impact of IPWSO’s work. I feel certain that there are people with PWS alive today who, without IPWSO’s work, would not be here. And that there are many more whose lives, and those…

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IPWSO Delegates 2025

Mar 21, 2025

< Back to How we can help International Community IPWSO was established so that PWS associations, families, clinicians and caregivers around the world could exchange information and support and have a united global voice under one umbrella. Information for Families Find useful guides, research and information to help families manage PWS. Information for Medical Professionals The latest medical and scientific research and information, plus guides into common medical issues affecting people with PWS. Information for…

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Oct 25, 2020

International Community IPWSO was established so that PWS associations, families, clinicians and caregivers around the world could exchange information and support and have a united global voice under one umbrella. Information for Families Find useful guides, research and information to help families manage PWS. Information for Medical Professionals The latest medical and scientific research and information, plus guides into common medical issues affecting people with PWS. Information for Professional Caregivers Sharing international knowledge among professional…

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Managing challenging behaviour

Aug 25, 2023

…so that PWS associations, families, clinicians and caregivers around the world could exchange information and support and have a united global voice under one umbrella. Information for Families Find useful guides, research and information to help families manage PWS. Information for Medical Professionals The latest medical and scientific research and information, plus guides into common medical issues affecting people with PWS. Information for Professional Caregivers Sharing international knowledge among professional service providers throughout the world….

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A Mother’s Experience: new report out

Oct 20, 2022

…of children with Prader-Willi syndrome around the world and made a number of recommendations based on the information she gathered. In particular, she noted the need for: Greater psychological support for mothers around the world, Increased accessibility to resources, Strengthening cultural sensitivity and regional support, especially in the Asian and African regions, Expanding research, specifically age-based Prader-Willi research on the link between the development of maladaptive behaviours with maternal stress. The report has been extremely…

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What is PWS?

Prader-Willi syndrome is a complex genetic condition. Various studies have shown that between 1 in 15,000 to 25,000 children are born with Prader-Willi syndrome. 

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