Prader-Willi Syndrome

An examination of the cognitive, medical and psychological aspects of educating a child with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Practical advice is given for every part of the schooling process, from classroom management to helping the child with difficult lessons such as maths. The section on further education discusses the ethical issues concerned with learning skills for independent living and the potential for future employment. Introduction to Prader-Willi Syndrome; range of abilities; classroom and behaviour management (pre-school and primary level); educational techniques (pre-school and primary level); classroom and behaviour management (secondary level); educational techniques (secondary level); classroom and behaviour management (further education); educational techniques (further education).