Description
Which age group can Pradar-Will Syndrome affect?
Infancy to Adulthood
For Prader-Willi Syndrome, which chromosome has missing genetic material?
Chromosome 15
For Prader-Willi Syndrome, explain what Hypotonia physical affect is?
People have low muscle tone and lack of energy
How can having strict supervision of daily food intake help reduce Prader-Willi Syndrome?
Reduce food severe obesity and increased weight gain, and reduce stealing and food hoarding
Which life threatening life complications can occur with Prader-Willi Syndrome?
Respiratory illnesses, obesity related cardiovascular problems, sleep apnea, and Diabetes
Which is the least common cause of Prader-Willi Syndrome?
Translocation
What are some of the minor frustrations that can result from Pradar-Willi Syndrome?
Demands are not met quickly and immediately or have misunderstandings with others, like family
What is GH Therapy?
Prescription medication treatment that uses synthetic version of human growth hormone, used to address metabolic issues
It's a condition which can happen randomly when the reproductive cells form
What is Maternal Uniparental?
Child inherits two maternal copies of chromosome 15 instead of getting one from each biological parent
How can motor planning difficulties affect people with Predar-Willi Syndrome?
Cause problems in participation of active play, games, sports, leading to social exclusion
How can Behavioural Therapy reduce Prader-Willi Syndrome?
Can help people who have difficulty controlling emotions and have anger, stubbornness