Archive for October 2015
TIP of the WEEK: When Things Get Bad
You will inevitably hit some rough patches along the way. Here are some things to keep in mind when your life with PWS takes a wrong turn: 1. It’s not intentional. Your child’s behavior is a result of feeling out of control, disappointed, physically ill, any number of reasons, but it is not an intentional…
Read MoreLatham Centers and the Chatham Orpheum Theater Celebrate the Future Latham Community Center on Halloween!
Do you have any plans on Saturday morning, October 31st from 9am to 11am? Head to Chatham for a beautiful and brisk Halloween morning and learn about the future Latham Centers Community Center at a Crazy Hats themed get-together. There will be an abundance of Fall themed goodies as well as well as two…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Halloween Survival Tips
Well it’s that time of year again. The trifecta of holidays that focus on food and give all of us anxiety attacks long before the actual event! Halloween gives us nightmares but not for the same reason as the rest of the world. There are some things that we can do to allow our kids…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Surviving Holiday Travel
Many of you are starting your plans for holiday traveling. Here are some tips for increasing the odds of a positive experience. 1. Flying. If you are flying home for the holidays be sure to alert your airline that you are traveling with a person with special needs. Many parents simply say that their child…
Read MorePet Sitting at Latham Centers
Peter Cooper welcomes Napoleon!!! As part of our Pet Care Program, Peter Cooper took part in an opportunity to dog sit for a cute little four legged friend named Napoléon, Nappi for short! Nappi is a miniature poodle who has a little bit of a…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Halloween PWS Style
With Halloween right around the corner, here are some tips for a safe and fun holiday: 1. Know your end goal. Do you want your child to avoid candy altogether? Have a few pieces that night? Have one piece per night for a few days? Decide how you want to handle treats ahead of time…
Read MoreZumba Night at Great Hill
For the past several months, Great Hill has been the location for Zumba Night. Clients from several houses have been enjoying a new, fun way to exercise and everyone has been participating and having a great time. Over time Zumba nights have progressed from an evening of fun exercise to a time for social gathering…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Latham Teacher Receives the Excellence in Service Award from NATSAP
Meghan Pouliot was awarded the Excellence in Service Award from the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs for her contributions to the Latham School and for the therapeutic practices she conducts in her classroom. Meghan was awarded this honor for many reasons. She created and instructs our, “Lights Camera Action” club which uses digital…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Internet Safety
The internet can be a valuable resource for our kids as long as there are safety precautions in place. 1. Put parental blocks on your computer and change the password often. 2. Have the computer in a common area and not in their bedroom. Be wary if they turn the computer off quickly when you…
Read MoreLiving and Thriving with PWS
When it comes to living with PWS, there are many health concerns (associated with PWS). One of the most common is obesity that leads to the individual becoming diabetic. There are also dental problems and poor/limited eyesight. Among these concerns is how they can be controlled so that you may be healthy and happy. Before…
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