Guide To Treating Prader-Willi Syndrome

Behavioral Therapy

Prader-Willi syndrome can cause behavioral problems in children, which can make difficult for both them and their parents. Support for parents and caregivers is vital to ensure they can effectively manage and confront the tantrums, obsessive-compulsive disorder tendencies, and other behavioral issues that may present in a child with Prader-Willi syndrome.

Behavioral therapy can help adults understand the minds of a child with Prader-Willi syndrome as well as come up with an effective positive behavior plan and rules at home. Maintaining a calm environment, enforcing clear boundaries, using positive reinforcement, and reducing anxiety in patients can help them develop stronger communication skills, greater emotional intelligence, and decrease outbursts.