Archive for September 2015
Arts & Crafts at the Run Pond Road Residence
Crafts created by Pam and Allan! The individuals at Run Pond Road are a crafty bunch; enjoying everything from tie dying to making birdhouses. Pam has quite the skill set in crafting. She crochets beautiful blankets which she’s donated to the MSPCA for the animals to use and has even sold some for a profit!…
Read MoreExercise in the Adult Program: Fitness Trainer Jamie Hoffman comes to Latham Centers
Latham Centers’ Adult Residents learning new exercises to work on in pairs (Jamie Hoffman pictured on left) Jamie Hoffman, co-owner and Trainer at Fitness Revolution in Orleans joined forces with Latham Centers’ staff to lead a class of 18 Adult Residents entitled “Staying in Shape.” It is of the utmost importance that both the students…
Read MoreLatham Teachers: Central to our Students’ Success
Left to right, teachers: Andrea B., Amie G., Monique W., Jessica G., Meghan P. and Jeff B. “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge” ~Albert Einstein Last week, as declared by Gov. Charlie Baker and Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey, was Direct Service Professional Recognition…
Read MoreThank you, Latham Staff, for ALL that you do!
Gov. Charlie Baker and Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey have officially declared this week DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION WEEK in Massachusetts. Latham Centers’ staff are truly what make us the life-changing and sometimes life-saving organization for children and adults with special needs. Read this letter composed by Genevieve, an amazingly grateful student from Latham…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Auditory Processing Disorder
Children and adults with PWS who also have auditory processing disorder can appear to be defiant, stubborn, or highly agitated when in actuality they simply cannot process your instructions in a typical time frame. Here are some ways to help your child succeed: 1.Speak and wait. One step instructions followed by a 20-30 second waiting…
Read MoreTime to Harvest Latham Centers’ Agway Herbal Garden!
Marigolds from the Herb Garden In June, Agway donated Marigolds, Chamomile, Rosemary, Mint and Lavender to Latham Centers’ very first Herb Garden. The garden was dubbed, The Agway Herbal Garden in honor of our generous community partner. Implementing the Herbal Garden in our vocational program was a multi-staff effort between job coaches, vocational, and residential…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Learning New Skills
Learning a new skill takes lots of time and even more patience. Whether that skill is physical like walking on unsteady terrain or stairs or if the skill is tolerating stress or change it is crucial that the child is allowed to practice in a safe environment until they feel comfortable. 1. Don’t get discouraged.…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: What’s new in the classrooms at Latham? Part 2
Our teachers (and students) on Latham Campus are so excited that the new school year has started! Each teacher recognizes the students’ individual strengths in which he or she gear the lesson plans around. The teachers, simultaneously, learn what skills the students need to improve upon and create fun and interactive activities. This continues from…
Read MoreLatham Profiles: Kristina Law
Latham Profiles: Kristina Law Children’s Substitute Supervisor What do you enjoy most about your job? After 14 years of employment here I can honestly say there is so much that I enjoy. I truly enjoy the fact that each day is different and I have learned something from the students every single day. After working…
Read MoreLatham Works
Click on photo to view slideshow. Recently we have been posting short slideshows on our Blog highlighting Latham Works and the great skills the program teaches students at Latham Centers. How better to see our students in action than in a photo?! According to the MA Dept. of Labor, only 17.1% of peoples with disabilities…
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