Archive for January 2016
TIP of the WEEK: Dealing with Bullying
Bullying can be a serious, life changing experience for any child. Children with PWS who are bullied can sometimes be unaware of what is happening to them and need the adults in their lives to step up even more. Our kids are so often extremely trusting of others and need to feel accepted by peers…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Brewster Falls and Nauset Classrooms: Peer to Peer Mentoring
This year the Brewster Falls Classroom and the Nauset Classroom have joined together for Social Studies!! Once a week the classes combine in the Library to read and discuss topics related to World History. The collaboration has been beneficial to the educators as well as the students. Another benefit from combining classrooms is peer to…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Protecting Animals and the Environment
The students of the Long Pond classroom have been working diligently these past few weeks to complete their Biology projects. We have been learning about ecosystems, and the animals that inhabit them. Everyone learned about animals such as polar bears, and the thick fur and blubber they have to survive the bitter cold of the…
Read MoreLatham Centers’ Residential Staff Strive for Success
The Children’s Residential Department is honored to announce that Dominic Monick has been nominated for the Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools (maaps), 2016 Albert E. Trieschman Memorial Award for Exceptional Direct Service to Children! This award is intended to acknowledge superior direct service contributions to special needs children. Dominic Monick exemplifies dedication and…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Running Away
There is nothing more frightening than checking on your child who was just in bed, playing in the yard or sitting in the living room and discovering that they have wandered off or run away. Many parents deal with this very dangerous behavior frequently. Here are some things to do if your child likes to…
Read MoreFind a New Career at our Recruiting Event!
Couldn’t make it to the Hyannis Recruiting Event on the 20th? Learn about Latham Centers and the amazing Career Opportunities at our January 25th Recruiting Event! Members of our HR team will meet you at the Falmouth Career Opportunities Office (210 Jones Road, Unit #14, Falmouth, MA 02540) from 12pm to 3pm. Click HERE for…
Read MoreNew Year New You!
As we start 2016, this year is full of new beginnings, healthy choices, and goals. The Centers for Disease Control and prevention have put together some helpful and healthy tips to keep in mind. 1. Review Family Health History and schedule an appointment for updated vaccinations/screenings. (remember to bring a list of questions and…
Read MoreKnow someone who is seeking a career on Cape Cod?
Learn about Latham Centers and the amazing Career Opportunities tomorrow at our January 20th Recruiting Event! Members of our HR team will meet you at the Career Opportunities Center in Hyannis (372 North Street, Hyannis, MA 02601) from 10am to 2pm. Join the staff who work to help those with complex special needs who call…
Read MoreHoarding or “Managing Collections,” It’s all in the Phrasing
Latham Centers’ staff are always thinking, “What is best for OUR clients?” Over time staff and consultants have worked together on how to best manage PWS Specific Behaviors. A common issue with people with PWS is hoarding. Patrice Carroll writes in a 2014 Blog post, “Hoarding…is a common PWS behavior.The act of gathering items usually…
Read MoreLatham Centers Submits Three Drawings to maaps’ Public Service Award Student Art Contest
The above drawings, held by students, depict the State House. Yesterday we wrote a bit about maaps, and the opportunities that surface from being a member of this amazing Chapter 766 organization. Specifically, maaps works with some 7,000 children with special needs from 87 Massachusetts schools. maaps’ Government Affairs Committee launched its 1st Annual Public…
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