PWS Behavior Management Strategies: Beyond the Basics May 21 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | PWCF Offices | Redondo Beach Need a refresher or need to learn more sophisticated PWS-specific behavior management strategies? This is the course for you! This full-day Parent Conference will also benefit extended family members, babysitters, teachers, and residential providers. Anyone
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The following article was written by Michelle Diament, March 22, 2017, Disability Scoop The U.S. Supreme Court set a higher bar for school districts in a ruling this week addressing IDEA's mandate that public schools provide kids with disabilities a free appropriate public education. In a unanimous ruling with major implications for special education, the U.S. Supreme Court
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Enjoy a few hours to yourself while your kids socialize and have fun! Frozen Sing-A-Long Sunday, March 5, 2017 3:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. PWCF Offices 514 N. Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Wear your favorite Frozen character or Disney character PJs or costume! Moviegoers receive a Smartfood Popcorn bag (150 cal, 16 carb) + ICE sparkling
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Don't miss PWCF's 17th Annual Walking for Prader-Willi Syndrome events! Raise public awareness, raise funds to support persons with PWS and their families. Music, games, arts & crafts, face painting... Fun for all from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.! Southern California | April 30 | Griffith Park, Los Angeles Northern California | June 17 | Crissy Field,
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Harry Potter is a hero to a generation of kids and their parents who are fans of the books. But actor Daniel Radcliffe, who plays the clever wizard in the Harry Potter movies, has also become a hero, of sorts. He's speaking out for kids with dyspraxia, a condition that makes it hard to plan and
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February is the month of love. Show your love by honoring someone special with a Valentine Gram. Make your Valentine Gram donation today! Tell us who you're honoring and create your message. We'll deliver your Valentine Gram in your choice of a card or an email. This year's Valentine Grams fund PWS Camp scholarships! Order Your Valentine
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles is generously inviting PWCF families to their PWS Support Session on February 28 from 5-6:00 pm. Learn specific behavioral intervention strategies proven effective with kids with PWS, presented by PWCF's Lisa Graziano, M.A. and Emily Dame, M.Ed. Learn how to: Reduce arguing and outbursts Reduce oppositionalism Reduce anxiety Create food security Improve
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PWS Support Group Meetings are held throughout California and are available to all parents and extended family members. Childcare is available at all meetings with RSVP. Northern California Support Group Meetings: Dates: All meetings are on Saturdays January 28th, April 22nd, September 23rd Time: Check-in 10:15 a.m. Meeting 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Place: Support for
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PWCF is here to help you start the New Year right! PWS dietitian consultant Jill Nowak, R.D. will present Eat Right, Future Bright! Key Nutrition Strategies & Tips for Managing PWS on Saturday, February 25 from 9:00 am-12:30 pm at the PWCF Offices in Redondo Beach. This is a great refresher course for experienced parents, and a critical resource
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PWCF Wishes our Members, Professionals, and Supporters A Wonderful Holiday Season and a Healthy and Peaceful New Year! Please be a Shining Star to someone special. Support the 2016 Shining Star Campaign. Your tax-deductible gift means we can continue to provide Parent Education Programs | Professional Training Programs | PWCF's Camp | Multidisciplinary PWS Clinics | PWS
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