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Providing “Homes With a Heart” for those diagnosed with PWS, PWHO is an international leader in the treatment of PWS with more than 30 years of experience. PWHO is one of only a handful of providers in the world with expertise specific to PWS. All staff and ancillary contacts take part in constant and ongoing intensive training to keep abreast of, and lead, the latest developments in treatment. Echoing our commitment to helping people with PWS, PWHO now serves more residents than any other treatment facility in the world.
Originally part of Oconomowoc Developmental Training Center, PWHO’s programs experienced such positive growth, development and recognition, that in July 2002 we became an independent division focused on providing the best in residential community based care for those with PWS.
Prader-Willi Homes of Oconomowoc is proud to be an employee-owned company. As an employee-owned company, PWHO offers the very best in professional, compassionate care because our caregivers are also our owners.
Our mission is to provide each individual with the opportunity to explore their highest potential of independence within a safe, supportive and comfortable environment. Upon arrival at PWHO, an Individual Treatment Plan tailored to meet the exact needs of each resident is developed. Programs and services include:
- House motivational systems
- Independent living skills training
- Dietician consultation and exercise programming
- Community/social integration opportunities
- Vocational and educational programming
- Psychiatric and psychological consultation
- Social work and case management.
All residents receive 24-hour awake supervision from our trained staff. Food is monitored closely and kept secure by the staff, but residents are encouraged to be involved with the preparation of meals to help further their skills and understanding of portions, ingredients, menu and diet management, and responsibility.
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