Prader Willi Syndrome
PWS is a complex genetic disorder affecting appetite, growth, metabolism, cognitive function and behavior. It occurs in one out of every 15,000 births, with equal frequency across males and females. Brain Harmony provides Prader Willi Syndrome treatment to improve the symptoms associated with PWS.
Although each person with PWS presents differently, and symptoms may change over time, below are some of the more common challenges faced:
Difficulty in auditory and visual sensory processing
Inability to recognize feelings of hunger and satiety resulting in a continuous urge to eat
Poor behavioral and state regulation (emotional outbursts, screams, hyper-silly behaviors)
Difficulty transitioning
Poor eye contact, poor visual tracking and hand-eye coordination
Delayed gross motor and bilateral motor planning skills
Auditory processing difficulties, memory, phonics, comprehension and literacy skills
Dyslexia tendencies
Limited attention span, especially in classroom or group settings
Poor engagement in the classroom and with other children
Incontinence, bed-wetting
Significant research and studies have been conducted showing significant improvements in visual, auditory and sensory processing disorders, reduction in the symptoms of autism, improved cognitive functioning, reduction of dyslexia tendencies, reduction of bed wetting as well as improved attention and regulation of self with the use of our programs.
Our proprietary 5-Step Plan of Care is based on proven protocols, therapeutic activities, with over 20 years and 250,000+ hours of combined clinical practice.
Most importantly, our 5-Step Plan of Care is completely tailored to your unique challenges, needs, and goals.
So you can get the personalized Prader Willi Syndrome treatment you (or your child) needs to achieve the outcomes you need.
Testimonials & Success Stories
“I have been thrilled with the results of Brain Harmony and iLs in children with Prader-Willi syndrome. This system can help with processing speed, speech and language development, and even sleep.” – Jennifer Miller, MD Pediatric Endocrinology –University of Florida
Mom reports that this weekend while at Chipotle, mom went to the restroom and when she came back, her daughter had bussed the table, picked up mom's purse and was filling up the soda cup. Mom reports that she has never been able to put all of those steps together!
Ashley was diagnosed with Prader Willi Syndrome as a baby. She suffered from gross motor delays, incontinence at night, had trouble regulating her temperature and required significant time to process small amounts of information.
"Five weeks into the program", Ashley stated, ' It's cold.' She had never commented on her temperature before. In addition, she had started to climb up her swing set and slide without falling. As well, she started to pull herself up out of the pool instead of using the stairs. Furthermore, I am happy to say that she has woken up dry 16 of 18 nights. At her most recent parent teacher conference, her math teacher was nearly bursting to tell us that she had solved a math problem in 8 seconds! Thank you, Brain Harmony!" - Ashley's Mom