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Welcome to the official website of the Prader Willi Syndrome Association Ireland (PWSAI).

Our Vision, Mission and Objectives

PWSAI Vision
A world where persons with PWS and their parents / carers are supported in all aspects of care, education and well-being.

PWSAI Mission Statement
To raise awareness and understanding of Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS) and
to improve the choice and quality of care, education and support for persons
with PWS.

Main Objectives of the PWSAI

• To provide support for persons with PWS, their families and carers by providing
  a range of services such as promoting awareness of the syndrome, providing information services including seminars and conferences and by promoting best practice standards of care for persons with PWS.
• To facilitate the development of each person with PWS to the full extent of their abilities in an educational, social, work and leisure context.
• To facilitate awareness and understanding of PWS among the general public, among health professionals, teachers etc.
• To facilitate earlier diagnosis of the syndrome.
• To encourage and support research into PWS.