Archive for February 2013
TIP of the WEEK: International Rare Disease Day
Today, the last day of February is International Rare Disease Day, when we acknowledge and honor the people living with and supporting those diagnosed with rare diseases. What is a rare disease? In the U.S., any disease affecting fewer than 200,000 people is considered rare. This definition comes from the Orphan Drug Act of 1983 and…
Read MoreA Fish Out of Water
I am a fish out of water. Literally. I am in the desert for awhile and I am definitely an ocean girl. This makes for interesting looks I am getting from people around town. First, I don’t dress like a cowgirl. No cowboy hat, no boots. I wear what I like and I can tell…
Read MoreLatham Centers Receives 16 Runner Spots in 2013 New Balance Falmouth Road Race
It’s official! Latham Centers will participate for the second consecutive year in the Falmouth Road Race, Numbers for Nonprofits Program. As a selected charity beneficiary, Latham has received 16 runner fundraising spots (up from 10 in 2012) for the 41st New Balance Falmouth Road Race on Sunday, August 11, 2013. The New Balance Falmouth Road…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Sensory Integration
Earlier this week I attended a training on sensory integration. I have attended many trainings on this topic in the past but each time, I come away with something new, and this time was no different. As I listened to the trainer talk about different kids with different needs, why some kids struggle with crowds,…
Read MoreThe “To Do List”
My head hurts. It isn’t because I’m sick. It’s my “to do” list. How in the world do I have so many partially finished tasks? If I am honest, it is probably more truthful to say partially started. I have really good intentions but lately I have gotten off track. I think of it like…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Preparing For the Hospital
We never want to think our kids will need to spend any time in the hospital but a little preparation goes a long way with this unique syndrome. If you are fortunate enough to have time to prepare your child ahead of time, do so. Take a trip before his or her admission to see…
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