The Impact of Leisure Activities on Mental Well-Being in Children and Adolescents with Prader-Willi Syndrome and Trauma

• By: MaryClaire Attisano, OTD, BS
• April 16th, 2025
• behavioral health, emotional regulation, leisure activities, mental health, occupational therapy, prader-willi syndrome, residential facilities, special needs education, Spring 2025 Issue, trauma-informed care
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Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare, complex genetic syndrome estimated to impact one in 10,000 to 30,000 individuals worldwide (National Library of Medicine [NLM], 2020). PWS is generated by a genetic mutation on Chromosome 15, causing a wide range of cognitive and physical disabilities (NLM,...