TIP of the WEEK: All of Those Questions!

Repetitive question asking comes with the PWS territory but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to deal with. Question after question (and often the same question repeatedly) can wear down the most patient person. Here are some things you can do to lessen the repetition: 1. Remember that this is a symptom of anxiety. Knowing that…

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Living and Thriving with PWS: Part II

What being a Latham Player means to me:     There are many responsibilities that come with being a Latham Player.  We practice typically once or twice a month.  We then perform at many different places throughout the year.  It’s anywhere from a church to a special event we’re invited to.  Practices need to be…

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Living and Thriving with PWS

My most memorable performances as a Latham player: Over the course of the 3 years of being a Latham player we’ve done many memorable performances.  The performances that have been most memorable for me are the CapeCodCAN! performances in Cotuit.  They are held in May at the Cotuit Center for the Performing Arts.  Many organizations…

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LATHAM PROFILES: Barbara Crossen

Latham Profiles: Barbara Crossen Classroom Aide   What do you enjoy most about your job? What I enjoy most about my job is the diversity; one minute I’m helping a student in the class and the next I’m working with a child in crisis. It makes the day just fly by.  I also appreciate the…

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Latham Players Take the Stage!

  The Latham Players is a group of individuals from our adult program who perform skits, dances, and songs at various venues around Cape Cod. Last year they were invited to perform with troupes from other agencies in a variety show sponsored by an organization called CapeCodCan, a nonprofit group whose mission is to give…

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Principal’s Corner

   Students on Latham Campus could not be happier after a fun-filled day. What a busy month we are having here at the Latham School! We have planned a special day each week in anticipation of the End of the Year Celebration. Our calendar of events includes, an art festival, dance recital, community meeting, spirit…

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TIP of the WEEK: Managing Stress

Here are some tips for helping your child reduce their anxiety: 1. Teach coping skills. Deep breathing, visualizations and muscle relaxation are all excellent tools to decrease anxiety. 2. Praise bravery. Every time your child does something that previously made them anxious or scared, reinforce their bravery. 3. Point out their triggers. The more your…

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