In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, we’re sharing a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips: People with PWS often have co-occurring mental health diagnoses. Be sure that the psychiatrist prescribing medication is knowledgeable about the syndrome. Individuals with PWS typically enter puberty later…
When Latham’s Executive Chef Paul Donahue learned that pre-orders for the new Latham cookbook have come from as far as Australia and the Netherlands, he was thrilled. Chef Paul co-authored “Living Healthy with Prader-Willi Syndrome: Cookbook and Nutrition Tips” with a goal of creating a cookbook “so that someone who doesn’t know how to cook,…
Chef Luciano Canova, owner of Luciano’s Restaurant in Wrentham, Mass., hosted an incredible benefit dinner earlier this month to raise funds for Latham Centers’ capital campaign for the new Latham Community Center. On Thursday, May 10th, over 80 friends, family, and colleagues of Chef Luciano were treated to an exceptional meal featuring assorted cheeses, cured…
On the third Tuesday of every month, Latham Centers holds an interdenominational service for students who wish to attend. These services were the brain-child of Brooke Eaton-Skea, who was once a member of our clinical team and continues to be a dear friend of Latham. Since that time, we have been very fortunate to have…
In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, we’re sharing a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips: Even if an individual with PWS has good safety skills (crossing the street, the ability to call for help when needed), don’t assume that those same skills…
Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito announced at a press conference Tuesday that Latham Centers’ Headwaters Replacement Project is the recipient of approximately $1.8 million in federal and state grant funding. The two new single-story, ADA-compliant, five-bedroom group residences will be built in Wareham and Sandwich, replacing aging group homes in West Yarmouth. Latham was one of…
Latham students from all seven classrooms shared their wonderfully diverse talents with peers, staff, and family members at the 2018 Latham School Talent Show on Friday. From instrumentals to singing to dancing, more than 33 performances under sunny afternoon skies had students and staff clapping, singing, and dancing along. Audience members were impressed and moved…
In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, we’re sharing a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips: Individuals with PWS have low muscle tone. Daily exercise is essential for maintaining the muscle tone that they have, improving stamina, and working toward—or staying at—their goal weight.…
Congratulations to Anne McManus, Latham Centers’ President and CEO, who received a Service Award on Friday from the Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (maaps). The award was presented at maaps’ 40th Annual Conference & Vendor Exposition on May 4th, in grateful appreciation for her outstanding commitment and service to the Association. Anne has…
Our students once again participated in the Brewster in Bloom Parade which made its way down Main Street past the Latham School campus on Sunday. The parade theme was “Clamoring for Clams!” Several students created pieces to decorate the Latham float, from painted clam shells to nautical pictures. Our banner, “The world is your clam,…
Latham School:
Reaching for the Future
At Latham School, children from 8 years to young adults of 22 years are under the care of a special needs teacher and aide. In small home room classes of eight or fewer students. …Read more.
Latham Centers:
Safe Passage to Adulthood
While some Latham children return home to family or enroll in programs closer to home, others may transition to our Adult Programs or remain on Cape Cod to live independently …Read more.
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You can Make a Difference
A gift to Latham Centers will make a difference in the life of each and every individual we serve. To make it as easy as possible for you to donate, we offer a variety of gift vehicles …Read more.