The Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association welcomes you!
OPWSA is a community of families, caregivers, medical researchers, and educators who provide support to individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). Our goal is to help create rich, healthy, and meaningful lives for children and adults with PWS.
Virtual Conference 2021
Thursday, November 12
6:30 - 8:30 pm
What is PWS?
New Diagnosis
Resources
Get Involved
Family Support
We are here for you. Family support is what OPWSA does. Whether through our Executive Director, or our network of supportive families, we welcome you into our community and will provide you with the support you need.
Awareness
Through our events and campaigns, we are committed to raising awareness and educating others outside of our community about PWS and the daily challenges that individuals with PWS, their families, and caregivers face.
Upcoming Events
Virtual Conference & AGM
Registration is now open for OPWSA's Virtual Conference and AGM taking place on Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 6:30pm-8:30pm! Join us for a FREE informative evening where we'll learn from Behavioural Experts. The virtual conference is applicable to families with individuals with PWS of all ages. The virtual conference will cover topics on behavioural help for home, increasing truth telling skills in individuals with PWS, and how to get back on track.
Cheers to Charity
Raise a glass and your wallets to OPWSA’s Cheers to Charity raffle draw! $10 per raffle ticket enters you into a draw to win gift cards for a store of your choice from a list of potential stores. Raffle proceeds go towards supporting OPWSA’s key programs: PWS Week at Shadow Lake Camp, First Trike Program, Family Fun Day, free fridge locks to Ontario members, and regional family gatherings.
Red Yellow Green Nutritional Guide
Red Yellow Green (RYG) has proven to be effective for the prevention and treatment of obesity in PWS. The RYG system is a very concrete dietary approach which groups foods based on the colours of the traffic light. Red foods are “stop foods” as they contain too many calories, sugar and fats and little nutrients. Yellow foods are moderate in calories, but are required daily to meet nutritional needs. Green or Go foods, such as lower starch vegetables, are added in on a daily basis to add lots of bulk and fill space on the plate.