The website of the PWSA of South Africa is intended to provide information only – not to diagnose or advocate particular treatment options. The diagnoses and treatment of the Prader-Willi syndrome should be made through a qualified medical professional. It is also advisable to discuss any changes in treatment or management with your doctor.

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The Prader-Willi syndrome document includes the following:

Introduction
Genetic causes of PWS
Characteristics of persons with PWS

• During pregnancy
• In the neonatal period
• In the infant period
• Childhood period
• Adolescence and adulthood
  

Making a diagnosis
Genetic testing
Genetic counselling
Treatment strategies

• Feeding
• Hypotonia
• Hypogonodism
• Somnolence and sleep-related breathing disorders
• Diabetes
• Scoliosis
• Growth hormone treatment
• Eating behaviour
• Social development and behaviour
  

Education
What does the future hold for people with PWS?
Advice to new parents
Medical alert
Sources