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Glossary of Terms That May Appear in Literature About Prader-Willi Syndrome
http://www.pwsausa.org/glossary.htm
This Web section from the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association includes commonly used terms in association with Prader-Willi Syndrome.

Prader-Willi Syndrome, Written by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.- Center for the Study of Autism
http://www.autism.org/prader.html
Prader-Willi Syndrome is a disorder which is sometimes associated with, but not a subtype of, autism. The classical features of this disorder include an obsession with food which is often associated with impulsive eating, compact body build, underdeveloped sexual characteristics, and poor muscle tone. Because of their obsession with food, many people afflicted with Prader-Willi Syndrome are overweight. Most individuals afflicted with Prader-Willi Syndrome have mild mental retardation.

Prader Willi from the National Center for Biotechnology Information:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?call=bv.View..ShowSection&rid=gnd.section.182
This information is a brief description of Prader Willi.

Web sites

Prader Willi Syndrome Association (USA)
http://www.pwsausa.org/
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) is dedicated to serving individuals affected by Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), their families, and interested professionals.