Behavioural change in Prader-Willi syndrome during COVID-19 pandemic.
J WietingC EberleinS BleichH FrielingMaximillian DeestPublished in: Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR (2021)
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on the mental health of individuals with PWS, evidenced by an increase in behaviours associated with PWS, including temper outbursts, food-seeking, and irritability, which again underlines their need for specialised care. Individuals living with their families were particularly vulnerable, indicating that they and their families are in special need of support.