Behavioral management is critical in PWS, addressing hyperphagia (insatiable hunger), anxiety, and behavioral rigidity.
Behavioral Approaches
Food security (locked food access), structured routines, positive behavioral support, anxiety management, and behavior modification strategies are essential. Understanding the neurological basis of PWS behaviors helps caregivers respond effectively.
What to Look For
- PWS behavioral expertise
- Food security understanding
- Positive behavior support approach
Questions to Ask
- How do you manage food-seeking behavior?
- What environmental modifications do you recommend?
- How do you address anxiety and rigidity?