Making Space Our Own!

There is lots of decorating going on in the dormitory!  It’s a wonderful combined effort with both students and staff.  West Wing is decorated with a beautiful 3-D “under the sea” theme; with turtles, jellyfish, and other sea creatures.  In the North Wing, it feels as though you’re walking into a field of colorful butterflies. …

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TIP of the WEEK: Rumination

This is one of those PWS behaviors that nobody likes to talk about. Bringing food up into their mouths after it’s already been swallowed is not only socially unacceptable but also damaging to the lining of the esophagus. This behavior typically starts at a young age and unfortunately is not a behavior that decreases as…

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TIP of the WEEK: A Life Lesson

We typically have only a few short years with the students at Latham until they graduate and move on to adult living. If the students take anything away from the years they spend with us I hope it is this:Try. Keep trying and don’t give up. Your potential is limitless if you put everything you…

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TIP of the WEEK: At the End of the Day

As staff people, teachers, medical professionals and family members we know that working and living with a person diagnosed with PWS can be challenging. We hit our pillows every night exhausted, not knowing if our interventions are helping as much as we would like them to, confused by behaviors and reactions that seem to change…

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TIP of the WEEK: Story Telling

One behavior that we sometimes run into with the child or adult is exaggerating or fabricating stories. Sometimes these stories are harmless and seem entertaining, but sometimes the stories can be hurtful, especially if they involve accusing someone of doing something that they did not do. In both cases it is important to look for…

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