Do you want to organise a PWS event in your country?

Do you want to organise a PWS event in your country?

We have launched a new round of funding for families and professionals to organise PWS workshops in countries where events are needed most. Thanks to the support of Friends of IPWSO (USA), the Conference and Workshops Committee of IPWSO is able to offer funding to...
Feeling the heat in PWS!

Feeling the heat in PWS!

We have a new guide from our Famcare Board which looks at how to support a person with PWS to manage their temperature. Some time ago our advice line was contacted by a person with PWS who asked how hot their bath should be. This was a good question. People with PWS...
PWS and self-determination

PWS and self-determination

Prader-Willi France held its 25th national day on 15th October 2022, gathering together more than 220 families and professionals. The theme was self determination under the title “What about my opinion?”. Two children and two adults with PWS addressed the...
A Mother’s Experience: new report out

A Mother’s Experience: new report out

A Mother’s Experience: a report on the social and psychological experiences of mothers raising children with Prader-Willi syndrome At IPWSO, we engage with families from all backgrounds and cultures to provide support for people with Prader-Willi syndrome globally. It...
New PWS resources for Turkish-speakers

New PWS resources for Turkish-speakers

Thanks to Global Genes we have been able to provide some new translations to benefit the Turkish-speaking PWS community. The International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organisation (IPWSO) is a recipient of the 2022 Health Equity in RARE Patient Impact Grant sponsored by...