A Primer on Prader-Willi Syndrome for BCBAs becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside home routines, treatment sessions, interdisciplinary consultation, and health-related skill support. In A Primer on Prader-Willi Syndrome for BCBAs, for this course, the practical stakes show up in safe, humane intervention that respects health variables and daily-life feasibility, not in abstract discussion alone.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Women in Behavior Analysis
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Join Free →Prader-Willi Syndrome is a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significant physical challenges, cognitive and developmental deficits, and behavior challenges that significantly impact a person's quality of life. Additionally, individuals with PWS experience hyperphagia, an uncontrollable starving sensation, which can further complicate interventions and cause life-threatening health events. Due to the rare nature of PWS, finding practitioners experienced in PWS can be difficult for families seeking help. This presentation introduces PWS, provides a general overview of the current evidence supporting behavior analysis as an effective form of treatment for many of the challenges and deficits associated with PWS.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 0.5 | General |
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