Archive for July 2015
Principal’s Corner
Caption: Amie is just one of the many wise and compassionate staffers loved by the students at Latham School. You’ve heard us say before that often times staff at Latham Centers are more than just teachers, clinicians, nurses and aides, but rather, family members and confidants. Today we held our PWS Meeting for all…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Attention Span
People with PWS can have difficulty paying attention and/ or maintaining focus for more than a few minutes. Here are some ways to improve your child’s attention span. 1. Eliminate distractions. It is often difficult for our kids to ignore distractions. When practicing focus techniques be sure to keep external distractions to a minimum. 2.…
Read MoreTelling our Stories
*We have reached out to both our students and adult residents who call Latham Centers home and have asked them to tell us their stories. They’ve courageously battled through medical and familial issues to be where they are today and they tell the stories of what makes them happiest while others will tell you about…
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