Latham Centers Introduces…Our Technique of the Week!

Hello to all of our Friends, Colleagues and Families! We have been getting a lot of requests at conferences, on-line and from families on some challenging behaviors that are causing stress for the person with PWS or the care-giver. So, we decided to offer some techniques through our blog that you may find useful. Sometimes…

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Latham Director of Development Gerry Desautels receives CFRE accreditation

Desautels, one of only 4,606 CFRE professionals in the US Gerry Desautels of West Yarmouth recently received certification from CFRE International as a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). Desautels is the Director of Development for Latham Centers on Cape Cod–helping children and adults with complex special needs lead abundant and fulfilling lives. Desautels also serves as…

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Latham and The Special Olympics Experience

May 2012: A Staff’s Perspective I just wanted to brag about the wonderful day Latham had at Special Olympics.  The kids were all up and ready to go without issue, and staff (overnight, residential, nursing,  Barbara in the kitchen, Kalyn & Hal) did a great job to get everything squared away.  The kids worked as…

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PWS International Caregivers Conference News

Pam Nolan and Patrice Carroll attended the Third Annual PWS International Caregivers Conference in Bavaria, Germany. Patrice led a work group with Dr. Jan Forster and Dr. Hubert Soyer on sensory integration, with a focus on establishing best practices for incorporating sensory work into PWS programming.  Pam presented the findings of this group to all…

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A Transition in the Business Office

The finance team at Latham Centers has welcomed Heather LedDuke, who is taking over the position of Accounts Receivable Specialist for our retiring billing-extraordinaire Jean Constant next month. Jean has served Latham for four years, and her pleasant, detail attentive, gentle way will truly be missed.  Jean’s professionalism and integrity epitomizes Latham’s core values.  She…

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An Evening at the Brewster Ladies Library

I have two really favorite places in Brewster and they both came together last night when Latham Centers spoke at the Brewster Ladies Library on Prader-Willi Syndrome.  It was wonderful to meet families, professionals and community members who are interested in learning about PWS and the work we do right here in this wonderful community…

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Learn About Prader-Willi Syndrome

May is PWS Awareness month! Latham Centers will be presenting a talk on Prader-Willi Syndrome on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30pm at the Brewster Ladies Library.  Brewster is home to Latham Centers, Inc., a nationally accredited program working with children and adults who have a diagnosis of Prader-Willi Syndrome. Join us for an informative session…

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