At this year's FPWR Family Conference, you'll find more than traditional presentations. Explore interactive workshops featuring expert guidance, practical strategies, and meaningful conversations with other families.
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Behavior and Mental Health: Ages 5 and Up
Behavioral and mental health challenges can affect every aspect of daily life for individuals with PWS and their families. In this interactive workshop, four leading experts will share practical, evidence-based strategies to address common concerns, including behavior, anxiety, and mental health. Following the presentation, you'll join small-group discussions to ask questions, share experiences, and explore real-world solutions with the speakers. (Recommended for ages 5+.)
Featured Speakers & Topics
- Patrice Carroll, DSW, LICSW — Practical behavior strategies for home
- Elizabeth Roof, M.A. — Research-informed behavior strategies
- Lauren Schwartz, Ph.D. – Mental health in PWS
- Deepan Singh, M.D. – Anxiety and current treatment approaches
Early Years: Play Workshop
Play is more than fun—it's one of the most powerful ways young children learn. In this interactive workshop, you'll discover how purposeful play can strengthen communication, cognitive, motor, and social development in children with PWS. Learn practical, research-backed strategies you can use every day to encourage meaningful play and build confidence during these critical early years.
Featured Speaker
Anastasia Dimitropoulos, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University
Supporting Siblings Workshop
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Siblings experience the PWS journey, too. This interactive workshop explores the unique challenges, experiences, and strengths of growing up alongside a brother or sister with PWS. Hear directly from a live panel of siblings as they share their stories, then discover key insights from interviews with 25 siblings. Together, we'll explore practical strategies to help every child in your family feel seen, heard, and supported. (Recommended for all ages.)
Featured Speaker
Lauren Schwartz, Ph.D., Behavior and Mental Health Programs, FPWR
See all of our speaker bios here.
Ready to Join Us in Philadelphia?
From world-class experts and interactive workshops to meaningful connections with families who truly understand the PWS journey, the FPWR Family Conference is an experience unlike any other.
Register today to reserve your spot. Hotel rooms are available for just $221/night, but space is limited and the discounted rate is only available after conference registration.
We can't wait to welcome you to Philadelphia!
