Children and adults diagnosed with PWS benefit
greatly from consistent and meaningful vocational opportunities. One of
the most beneficial jobs is working with animals. A person with PWS is
intrinsically compassionate and caring. Animal
therapy provides a forum for learning new skills, especially skills
that teach basic values such as hygiene and proper nutrition. Although
the person with PWS can thrive in the presence of animals, they also
struggle with maintaining consistent habits and
do not typically do well as the full time care giver. So, jobs working
with animals offer the best of both worlds; a place to provide care but
not being the sole person in charge of the animal. It is recommended
that you schedule short, predicable periods
of time where the person with PWS is expected to perform predictable
job duties but is not asked to provide 24/7 supervision. The often
unpredictable circumstances that come with pet ownership could be too
much for a person with PWS and should be thoughtfully
considered before placing a person in that position as sole-caregiver.
Latham offers a number of vocational opportunities for those interested
in working with animals; asinotherapy, regular hours at the Animal
Rescue League, on site therapy dogs and we are
anticipating starting a small farm at our off campus children's home.
Creating opportunities for children and adults to work with animals is a
win win for everyone!
Submitted by:
Patrice Carroll
Manager of PWS Services
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.”
~Anatole France
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