Archive for August 2014
Why I Work at Latham Centers
The ability to create special, personal memories with the students is why being a teacher at Latham beats anywhere else. Being able to create a mural in my sensory room with all of my students AND being able to attend community outings with all of my students are memories I will never forget.And the administration…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Teaching Boundary Skills
Learning and respecting appropriate boundaries is the cornerstone to making and maintaining friendships and becoming a functioning member of society. Unfortunately this is an area where many of our kids struggle immensely. Here are some ways to help your child learn how to improve their boundary skills. 1. Role play. Act out with your child both…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons Why I Teach at Latham Centers
1. Being part of a multi-faceted approach to the entirety a student’s care and growth.2. Being part of that approach with a large group of people who are not ego driven, but focused on the kids.3. Getting to know the students to the level where you can’t imagine life without them.4. Feeling like I’m part…
Read MorePondering the Future
Sunset at Rock Harbor, Orleans Sometimes we are so caught up in what comes next that we miss out on what comes now. We look forward to those big events. Occasionally that future vacation is what gets you through a rough patch at work or at home. More often than not, I think we all…
Read MoreTop Ten Reasons Why I Teach at Latham Centers
10. My own schooling: In order to maintain my educators’ liscensure here at Latham, I went back to school to pursue an M. Ed., which has forced me to test my limits academically while working full-time. In doing so, I have honed my research skills while learning the tools to effectively initiate a robust learning…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Enuresis
Enuresis is the inability to control urination and a common problem in children and adults diagnosed with PWS. More often than not enuresis is the result of a delay in the signal that a typical person feels letting us know that our bladder is full. This signal is not functioning properly in the person with…
Read MoreStaff Recognition
This month Laura Haskew was recognized for her exceptional work in the Children’s program. As a substitute staff, Laura is comfortable working in all situations and in all locations. Laura was specifically recognized for her positive attitude, adaptability, and consistent willingness to help out the staff around her. Thanks, Laura, for everything…
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