Low-income families can obtain advice from local Legal Services offices. If an appeal for SSI is successful, payments will be made retroactively. Many parents share their experiences with BWS with trusted family and friends. If other BWS families live in the community, they can form a support group. Support groups provide opportunities for parents to share information and increase awareness of the syndrome.
Groups also offer an environment of acceptance and can lessen feelings of isolation.
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