TRANSITIONING TO ADULT LIFE WITH PWS - A 2 DAY SYMPOSIUM
DAY 2 - Sat 19th October - for parents.
If you want to learn more about how Prader-Willi syndrome affects transition and important considerations, this is the event for you!
Some programme topics on our preliminary programme include:
What is transition and why are we talking about it? | An overview of PWS and the transition phase in PWS. | The impact of PWS and adolescence on transitioning. | Entitlements, accessing support and making it work. | Supporting families. | Creating opportunities, facilitating inclusion and enabling aspirations. | Tips for transition to a residential support service. | Balancing rights and independence with health & safety. | The importance of good health and mental wellness during transition. | Financial arrangements, supported decision making and guardianship. | When things go wrong. | Working together.
(Pricing includes catering.)
being held at:
The Mount Richmond Hotel, Auckland.
676 Mt Wellington Highway, Mount Wellington, Auckland
further infomation and Contact Details:
Flight susbidies are available to families (please see PWSANZ events page) for those travelling from outside the region.
Families needing accommodation for a night if travelling from outside the Auckland region, please enquire about room reservation with PWSANZ. A limited number of rooms have been held for families.
For full event details and programme, please refer to the PWSA(NZ) events page: www.pws.org.nz/event/transition-symposium
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