Archive for January 2015
TIP of the WEEK: Saying Goodbye
Saying goodbye to paid support people is an inevitable reality of our children’s lives. There will be teachers, aides, direct care personnel, therapists, and doctors that will touch you and your child’s life in spectacular ways and saying goodbye to them will be devastating. Take comfort in knowing that right around the corner there are…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Sensory Tools
Many of my weekly column readers write in asking what sensory tools work best with PWS individuals. There is no easy answer because it is specific to each individual’s preference. It also depends on what behavior one is trying to decrease. That being said, here are some ideas for sensory tools and activities that have…
Read MoreLATHAM PROFILES: Meghan Pouliot
Latham Profiles: Meghan PouliotTeacher at Latham Centers What do you enjoy most about your job? The best part of my job is when I see the students working together. It makes my day when I see one of my students help another student during a difficult time. All they may offer them are coping skills…
Read MoreHopes and Happiness for the New Year
I spent much of last week talking to our students and adult residents about the new year. We discussed their hopes and dreams for the coming year, and their regrets and achievements of the past year and what they would like to do differently over the next 12 months. I wanted to share some of…
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