Lesson Plan: Prader Willi

Equip Your Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) With Practical Knowledge to Better Support Individuals With Prader-Willi Syndrome

Help your staff build confidence, understanding, and practical skills with this comprehensive **Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) Lesson Plan**, designed specifically for trainers, educators, and professionals working in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) field**. This ready-to-use training resource provides an engaging and structured way to teach DSPs about Prader-Willi Syndrome, its unique characteristics, and effective person-centered support strategies. Trainers can use the lesson plan for staff orientation, in-service training, professional development, or continuing education sessions.

What Trainers Will Learn Participants will explore: -

What Prader-Willi Syndrome is and how it affects individuals -

Common physical, developmental, cognitive, and behavioral characteristics -

The connection between PWS and challenges with food seeking and hyperphagia -

Why structured routines and consistent support are important -

Health and safety considerations -

The importance of following individualized care and support plans -

Effective communication and person-centered support strategies -

How to promote independence, dignity, choice, and quality of life -

Strategies for responding to challenging situations with compassion and consistency -

The DSP's role in supporting individuals with PWS