We have tried to make our site as parent-friendly as we can, but we have created some professional links as well. We welcome your comments. It is a random occurrence and to date there has been no discovery as to why this happens.
Diagnosis is made through DNA testing and is almost always accurate.
This can be done at all major medical centres in New Zealand. We are the leading resource centre for PWS in New Zealand. We have parent contacts in most centres and can put you in touch with a support person anywhere in New Zealand.