Management of Prader-Willi syndrome

"Addresses the medical advances in PWS over the last several years, finding that the picture has improved dramatically for both clinicians and patients. Explains the complex genetics of PWS and procedures for clinical and genetic diagnostic evaluations. Provides an overview of medical issues and management across the life span, focussing on growth hormone treatment and gastrointestinal issues, obesity and body composition. Finally, focuses on the neurodevelopmental, neurocognitive and developmental aspects of the syndrome and the accompanying life span management, educational concerns and vocational and residential options. While primarily a medical resource for clinicians, this volume provides vital information for everyone working with these patients and valuable resources for patients and their families." - BOOK JACKET

Donated by PWS New Zealand

Clinical findings and natural history of Prader-Willi syndrome / Merlin G. Butler, Jeanne M. Hanchett and Travis Thompson
Diagnostic criteria for Prader-Willi syndrome / Shawn E. McCandless and Suzanne B. Cassidy
Molecular genetic findings in Prader-Willi syndrome / Karin Buiting and Bernhard Horsthemke
Laboratory testing for Prader-Willi syndrome / Kristin G. Monaghan and Daniel L. Van Dyke
Medical considerations in Prader-Willi syndrome / Urs Eiholzer and Philip D. K. Lee
Gastrointestinal system, obesity, and body composition / Ann O. Scheimann, Phillip D. K. Lee and Kenneth J. Ellis
Growth hormone and Prader-Willi syndrome / Aaron L. Carrel, Phillip D. K. Lee and Harriette R. Mogul
Neurodevelopmental and neuropsychological aspects of Prader-Willi syndrome / Barbara Y. Whitman and Travis Thompson
Speech and language disorders associated with Prader-Willi syndrome / Barbara A. Lewis
Motor and development interventions / Toni Goelz
Educational considerations for children with Prader-Willi syndrome / Naomi Chedd, Karen Levine and Robert H. Wharton
Tools for psychological and behavioral management / Barbara Y. Whitman and Kevin Jackson
Educational and social issues for adolescents with Prader-Willi syndrome / Barbara J. Goff
Transition from adolescence to young adulthood : the special case of Prader-Willi syndrome / Ellie Kazemi and Robert M. Hodapp
Vocational training for people with Prader-Willi syndrome / Steve Drago
Residential care for adults with Prader-Willi syndrome / Mary K. Ziccardi
Inpatient crisis intervention for persons with Prader-Willi syndrome / Linda M. Gourash, James E. Hanchett and Janice L. Forster
Social work interventions : advocacy and support for families / Barbara Y. Whitman
A national approach to crisis intervention and advocacy / David A. Wyatt
Advocacy issues : school discipline and expulsion / Barbara J. Goff
Advocacy issues : sexuality / Janalee Heinemann, David A. Wyatt and Barbara J. Goff
App. A. First published report of Prader-Willi syndrome
App. B. A comprehensive team approach to the management of Prader-Willi syndrome / Urs Eiholzer
App. C. Growth charts of individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome
App. D. Eligibility for U.S. Social Security and SSI benefits for individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome / Barbara R. Silverstone
App. E. The International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organization
App. F. The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA).