Prader-Willi Residential Program


Prader-Willi Residential Program

Hope Network Developmental and Community Services offers a program specifically for individuals with a primary diagnosis of Prader-Willi Syndrome or those suffering from chronic hunger. Individuals receive support in maintaining weight control and developing skills in the areas of emotion management, socialization, basic leisure, independent living and vocation. This program is available to individuals 18 years of age or older.

Program Description

Prader-Willi Syndrome is a complex genetic disorder with specific traits, including insatiable hunger, obesity, and challenges with emotion regulation. Hope Network is the only agency in Michigan with specially certified programs to serve individuals with this unique diagnosis.

 

This program is designed to support, assist and empower individuals to maximize their own self control and personal choice. Diet (weight loss and maintenance) and exercise along with a network of vocational, social, residential and educational services will be emphasized. Hope Network operates two licensed homes with specialized certification, and has been serving individuals with this diagnosis since 1988.
 

Criteria for Admission

  • Individual has a primary diagnosis of Prader-Willi Syndrome.
  • Individual is able to reside in an open setting, ambulatory, and have physical capacity for basic skills in self-care.
  • Individual exhibits compatible behavior that does not pose a significant threat to the well-being of self or others.

Individuals are assessed and screened by Hope Network’s Admissions Coordinator, Supports Coordinator and home supervisor based on referral information.

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Friday, June 1st
Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Hope Network Education Center

Grand Rounds is a new series of professional lunchtime lectures covering a variety of topics relating to autism spectrum disorders and other neurodevelopmental conditions, including ABA, Speech and Language Pathology, and supporting children and adults with autism. Lectures are free of charge and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their lunch. Following each lecture, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers.


All lectures are from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the Hope Network Education Center, 775 36th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI.
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