TIP of the WEEK: Making Friends

The number one issue that we hear about from families is their child’s lack of friends and meaningful relationships outside of family. This is a great challenge for our kids, especially for those who are often placed in special needs classrooms with children who lack social skills or who shy away from social interaction. Some…

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Spa Night at Latham!

Spa Night at the Latham School is one the events students look forward to most! Carlos Negron, creator of Spa Night explains, “The students figure out how to comb their hair, style it, paint finger and toe nails, soak their feet in a foot bath and more. We instill as much independence as we can,…

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TIP of the WEEK: Teaching Vocational Skills

The framework for building vocational skills starts at a very early age. The less you do for your child early on the more independent and adaptable they will be later in life when it is time to begin working. Children who are accustomed to pushing their limits, problem solving and taking accountability will be far…

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