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UPWSA 2008 Conference Date/TimeSeptember 6th, 2008 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. LocationPrimary Children's Medical Center 100 N. Medical Drive Salt Lake City For a map, click here... (Map will open in a new window) DescriptionWe have the rare opportunity of having Dr. Linda M. Gourash and Dr. Janice L. Forster of the Pittsburgh Partnership here in Salt Lake City to conduct a conference for us. Drs. Gourash and Forster are world-class experts in both the medical treatment and behavioral management of Prader-Willi syndrome. They frequently speak at national and international conferences and are clinical consultants to the PWSA(USA). The Total Food Security and TRAIN (Tool for Reducing Anxiety, Insecurity, and Noncompliance) methods of behavioral management that they developed and teach have helped many people with PWS and their families. Prior to their current collaboration, they served on staff of the Children’s Institute in Pittsburg, the only inpatient treatment program in the United States for PWS, where they developed many of their methods. They were among the finest, most caring, concrete presenters we heard at the national conference last year. Having them in Utah is an opportunity you will not want to miss! Who Should Attend?Everyone! The training will provide an opportunity for parents, caregivers, group home staff, grandparents, aunts and uncles, older siblings, neighbors, phycisians, therapists, and school staff to learn more about the syndrome and how to manage difficult behaviors. Specific sessions will be held on Friday for medical professionals and group home staff. For More Information . . .Email Lisa Thornton at sidlisathornton@aol.com or telephone her at (801)582-0998. |
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