A Parent’s Experience of Schooling for a Child with Prader-Willi Syndrome

Authors

  • Maria Meyler

Keywords:

PWS, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Genetic Disorder, Neurodevelopmental

Abstract

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder. Along with the physical characteristics of insatiable appetite, small stature and low muscle tone, children with the syndrome typically have mild to moderate general learning disabilities. This article presents a parent's perspective on raising a child with PWS and the difficult decisions involved in finding the most suitable school for him.

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Published

2009-06-01

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Meyler, M. (2009). A Parent’s Experience of Schooling for a Child with Prader-Willi Syndrome. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 23(1), 24–31. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/103

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2009)

Section

Articles

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