Information about the organization that offers residential care for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome.

OPWSA provides support and information to all those interested in finding out about this syndrome. A special emphasis on Canadian content.

Represents the interests of individuals in New York State with Prader-Willi syndrome, their families, and the professionals who provide services to the Prader-Willi population.

A forum to provide a support base for PWS without having to join one of the national or international associations, and to make people more aware of PWS.

Characteristics include hypotonia, insatiable appetite, obesity if food intake is uncontrolled, hypogonadism and incomplete sexual development, developmental delays, variable degrees of mental retardation or functional retardation, short stature (adult), small hands and feet, mild dysmorphology, and behavior problems which can be severe.

Informative regarding PWS, its symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.

Includes details about the organization, a diagnosis/infant guide, a general guide, members stories and links.

Designed to provide useful background on Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) for parents and to organize medical information that may be helpful for future research directions.

A non-profit group of volunteer families, friends and researchers aiming to raise funds for research into finding treatments.

Includes news, important dates, fund raising, maps and links.

Information and resources about this chromosomal disorder.

Diagnostic assessment, selected treatment services and opportunities to participate in research from the Yale University Child Study Center.