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Filtered by Archive: August 2015

TIP of the WEEK: PWS and the Messy Room

We all know what this looks like- piles of seemingly disorganized hoard that mean the world to your child. There is hope for order without causing a meltdown! 1. Make… Click for more.

Horticulture at Latham

*Click on photo to view slideshow Latham Centers’ vocational program, both on and off campus, has been growing over the course of the past year. Both staff and Latham Centers’… Click for more.

Principal’s Corner

Bulletin Board created by the interns. Today we had to say good-bye to our three summer interns, Michaela, Josie, and Tess, as they head back to college for the… Click for more.

Marianne’s Volunteer Job: Cape Wildlife Center, Part II

*The story below was written by Marianne, an adult resident at Latham Centers who volunteers regularly at the Cape Wildlife Center. Below is Part II of her Blog Entry. Please… Click for more.

TIP of the WEEK: Back to School PWS Style

Any transition can be difficult but the transition from summer to school is one of the biggest of the year. Changing schools, teachers, and the introduction of new peers and… Click for more.

Ben and the Cape Cod Lavender Farm: A Vocational Opportunity

(top-left) Ben with Vocational Coach Maura Smith, 2. (top-right) Ben with Farm Co-Owner Matt Sutphin, Bottom Photos: Ben giving a tour of the farm Over the course of the summer… Click for more.

Latham Residents Show Appreciation to Local Firemen

Principal of Latham School, Brittni Taylor, with Local Fire Fighters and Paramedics Latham Centers’ student and adult residents strive to show appreciation to local businesses and non-profits, and additionally, local… Click for more.

Go Team Latham! 17 Runners Complete the Race with Smiling Faces

Team Latham Runners after the Race. On Sunday, August 16th, seventeen Team Latham Runners completed the challenging and hot Falmouth Road Race course. It was said to be the… Click for more.

TIP of the WEEK: Staying Fit

Staying fit is important for everyone but especially so for the person with PWS. Staying fit helps to boost metabolism, increases mood and emotional stability, helps fight off osteoporosis by… Click for more.

Shared Living Program at Latham Centers: Awake in the Dream Special

(top) Danny, resident in the Shared Living Program, smiles with his hosts and Cape Cod Parents. (bottom) A drawing composed by Maria’s Shared Living Brother, Andrew, depicts the entire family,… Click for more.

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