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Bibliography on Prader-Willi Syndrome

1990-2003

 

Prepared

January 29, 2004

 

The purpose of this bibliography is to help consumers and professionals identify books, journal articles, journal titles, articles on the web, and/or web sites, that discuss the subject Prader-Willi Syndrome.  Not all of the listed materials are owned by LINC, and, not all of the materials have been reviewed by staff.  Materials have been included based on publication date and perceived relevancy, and includes those publications from 1990-2004. 

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 Books

 

Borgie, Karen H. (1994). Nutrition care for children with Prader-Willi syndrome:

a nutrition guide for parents of children with Prader-Willi Syndrome ages 3- 9 years.

Newport Beach, CA : Prader-Willi California Foundation.

 

Cassidy, Suzanne B. (1992). Prader-Willi syndrome and other chromosome15q deletion disorders. Berlin; New York: Springer-Verlag.

Cassidy S (1995). Genetics of Prader-Willi Syndrome : management of Prader-Willi syndrome (2nd ed) New York: Springer-Verlag.

Couch, Cheryl. (2000) My rag doll: a mothers journal of raising and loving a child with Prader-Willi syndrome. Meridianville, Ala.:  Couch Pub.

 

Downey D, Knutson C. (1995). Speech and language Issues In Management of Prader- Willi syndrome (2nd ed.) New York: Springer-Verlag 142-155.

 

Eiholzer, Urs. (2001) Prader-Willi syndrome: effects of human growth hormone treatment.  Basel.  New York: Karger.

 

Greenswag, Louise R.;  Alexander, Randell C. (1995) Management o f Prader-Willi syndrome. New York : Springer-Verlag.

 

James, Terrance N.; Brown, Roy I. (1992).  Prader-Willi syndrome: home, school and communities.  London; New York:  San Diego, Calif.: Chapman & Hall.

 

Neason, Shirley Ann (1994). Prader-Willi syndrome: a handbook for parents. St. Louis Park, MN : Prader-Willi Syndrome Association.

 

Prader-Willi syndrome (1994). Albuquerque, New Mexico: The Project.

 

Prader-Willi & you. (1991). St. Louis, MO: Prader-Willi Syndrome Association.

Sadler D. (1995). Nutritional management: management of Prader-Willi syndrome (2nd ed).  New York: Springer-Verlag. 88- 114.

Waters, Jackie. (1999). Prader-Willi syndrome: a practical guide. London: D. Fulton Publishers.

Whitman, Barbara Y.; Cassidy, Suzanne B. (2001).  Prader-Willi syndrome the early years.  Sarasota, FL.  Prader-Willi Syndrome Association.

Whitman B & Greenswag L (1995). Psychological and behavioral management.  Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome (2nd ed.). New York: Springer-Verlag. pp 125-141.

Whittington, Joyce.; Holland, Tony. (2004). Prader Willi Syndrome:  development and manifestations. New York: Cambridge University Press.

 

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Journal Articles  

 

Cassidy SB. (1997). Prader-Willi Syndrome: syndrome of the month. Journal of Medical Genetics, 34 917-923.

Conners, Frances A.; Rosenquist, Celia J.; Atwell, Julie A.; Klinger, Laura Grofer. (2000) Cognitive strengths and weaknesses associated with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 35 (4) 441-8.

Defloor, Truus; Van Borsel, John; Curfs, Leopold. (2002). Articulation in Prader-Willi Syndrome.  Journal of Communication Disorders, 35 (3) 261-82.

Dimitropoulos, A.; Feurer, I. D.; Butler, MG. ( 2001) Emergence of compulsive behavior and tantrums in children with Prader-Willi Syndrome.  American Journal on Mental Retardation, 106 (1) 39-51.

Dykens, EM. ;  Hodapp, RM; Walsh, KK. & Nash, L. (1992). Profiles, correlates, and trajectories of intelligence in Prader-Willi Syndrome. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 31 1125-1130.

Fidler, Deborah J.; Hodapp, Robert M.; Dykens, Elisabeth M.  (2002).  Behavioral phenotypes and special education: parent report of educational issues for children with Down Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and Williams Syndrome.  The Journal of Special Education, 36 (2), 80-8.

Hellings, JA. ; Warnock, JK. (1994). Self-injurious behavior and Serotonin in Prader-Willi Syndrome. Psychopharmacology Bulletin, 30:245-250.

Hodapp, RM.; Dykens, EM. & Masino, L. (1997). Stress and support in families of persons with Prader-Willi syndrome. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 27:11-24.

Joseph, Beth; Egli, Mark;  Koppekin, Amy. (2002). Food choice in people with Prader-Willi Syndrome: quantity and relative preference. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 107 (2) 128-35.

Levine K, Wharton R & Fragala M (1993). Educational considerations for children with Prader-Willi Syndrome and their families. Prader-Willi Perspectives, 1(3): 3-9.

Wigren, Margareta; Heimann, Mikael. (2001). Excessive picking in Prader-Willi Syndrome: a pilot study of phenomenological aspects and comorbid symptoms. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 48 (2) 129-42.

 

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Videos

Waters, Jackie.; Gellatly, Margaret.; Waters, Jackie. (2001) Babies and children with Prader-Willi Syndrome : a handbook for parents and carers. Derby:: Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (UK).

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Articles on the Web

 

Goldberg ,Dena L.; Garrett, Christy L.; Riper, Cynthia Van; Warzak, William J. (2002). Coping with Prader-Willi Syndrome {Electronic version]. Journal of the American Dietetic Association.  April. Retrieved February 18, 2004 from http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m0822/4_102/85005762/p1/article.jhtml

 

Wadsworth, John S.; McBrien, Dianne M..; Harper, Dennis C. (2003). Vocational guidance and employment of persons with a diagnosis of Prader-Willi Syndrome.  [Electronic version]. Journal of Rehabilitation, January-March. Retrieved February 18, 2004, from http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m0825/1_69/98253972/p1/article.jhtml

 

Fidler, Deborah J.; Hodapp, Robert M.; Dykens, Elizabeth M. (2002). Behavioral phenotypes and special education: parent report of educational issues for children with Down syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, and Williams [Electronic version]. Journal of Special Education, June 22. Retrieved February 18, 2004.from http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m0HDF/2_36/89926493/p1/article.jhtml

 

 

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Journals

 

Prader-Willi perspectives : a journal of Prader-Willi syndrome information for parents & professionals.

 

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Web sites 

 

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) Web Site

 

Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association

 

International PWS Organization  

 

The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (UK)

 

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