Prader-willi+Syndrome

__What is it? __ It is the most common known genetic cause of obesity in babies and children. Normally children with this syndrome have a small stature, poor motor skills, weight gain, etc. Anyone can have it, meaning there is no difference on race or genre. The probability of a child having this syndrome is 1 in 15,000.
 * Prader-Willi Syndrome: **

__How does it occur? __ There are different reasons why a child has it, but it has been genetically characterized as an abnormality on chromosome 15, meaning a gene mutation. Most cases happen because of a genetic error that occurs at, or near the time of conception. However, it can also be due to lack of several genes, normally being contributed by the father but  prenatal testing can identify the genetic disorder.

__Limitations __
 * Poor motor skills
 * Low muscle tone
 * Mild mental retardation and learning disabilities
 * Chronic feeling of hunger
 * Low birth weight
 * Small hands and feet
 * Shaped eyes
 * Hypotonic at birth
 * Elongation of the face
 * Prominence on the nose
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Excessive sleeping
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Behavior abnormalities (impatience and anger) are common
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Short stature
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Weight gain
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Underdeveloped sex organs
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Maybe diabetes
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Floppy newborn

__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Benefits: __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">The sooner a child is detected with this syndrome and gets treated, the easier things will be for the child.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Growth hormone injections may help to allow improved growth in the child.

__<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Social: __ <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Prader Willi Syndrome Association (USA):
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">The Package Of Hope (includes a variety of materials which will answer some questions about nutrition, medical concerns and the use of the growth hormone as a treatment)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Parent Mentoring

Television:
 * Extreme Makeover Home Edition: Starkweather family received a home from the show. Toen and Amy are parent of 9 year old boy Ethan who suffers from this disease. They have been the recent show to highlight this rare syndrome. The show was filmed in USA.
 * Can’t Stop Eating: Is was UK program which was aired on 2007 surrounding the life Joe and Tamara, two Prader Willi syndrome patients.
 * CSI (Crime Scene Investigation): Has a Prader Willi Syndrome patient acting on the episode “Dog Eat Dog which was aired on November 24, 2005 in the US.

__ Political: __ <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Canadian Government:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Child Tax Benefit: Tax free monthly payment for children with this syndrome under 18 years
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Child Disability Benefit: Tax free benefits to families whose child under 18 years have a severe prolonged impairment in mental or physical functions.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Universal Child Care Benefit: $100 monthly is paid to the families of these children under 6 years old to cover the cost of child care. It helps pay any child-care method such as nanny, baby-sitter, etc no matter the cost.

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