Archive for December 2016
TIP of the WEEK: Happy New Year
As 2016 comes to a close we look back at our accomplishments, our challenges, our mistakes, and we promise ourselves to do better next year. And we will (at least most of the time). The ending of a year and the beginning of a new one gives us the opportunity to change if we want…
Read MoreCampus Holiday Concert: 2016
Annually, the staff at Latham Centers go above and beyond in preparation for the campus Christmas Party. The Holiday Concert, led by Performing Arts Instructor Megan Fedor, blew away the audience of parents, guardians and staff. This year, the kiddos sang a variety of songs, with “Rudolph the Red Rose Reindeer” and “I Want a…
Read MoreThe Adult Residential Holiday Party: Parents, Guardians, Staff and Residents Dance the Night Away
For over twenty years the Latham Centers Adult Program has gathered to celebrate and honor the holiday season with cheer. The location has changed over the years, as have the residents and parents and/or guardians attending, but the theme has remained the same – celebrating another year with family and friends. Below are a few…
Read MoreA Glimpse into the Donkey Caretaker Training Program
Here, see adult resident, Tina, and Donkey Trainer and Expert, Kris Thompson go through a few of the routines with our donkeys. The Asinotherapy Program is a critical part of the success of many of the adults and children who reside at Latham Centers. Tina takes great pride in working with the Donkeys on a…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Happy Holidays
My only tip this week is to enjoy your holiday! Be thankful for what you have and look for the simple joys. Celebrate your strength and know that you are never alone. The PWS community is here for you. We understand the challenges and delight in the successes of your children every day. Happy holidays!…
Read MoreHappy Holidays from the Students at Latham School
Happy Holidays to you and yours from the students and adult residents at Latham Centers. Please enjoy this short video of the students singing “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer” as a token of our appreciation.
Read MoreStudents at Latham Centers Bring Smiles to Residents at Wingate Nursing Home: A Short Movie
Latham students visit the residents of Wingate Nursing Home as part of the pre-vocational and vocational training programs on Latham Campus.
Read MoreNew Balance Equipment on Campus for our Kiddos just in time for the Holidays
Recently at the Latham School, one of our Physical Therapists was caught in action working with our students on their gross motor skills! Santa has delivered a new Strider, no-pedal balance bike to Latham. These bikes are designed to focus on a simple goal: learning and improving balance. Through this approach, the students also learn…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Self Care
The very best gift that you can give yourself this holiday season is self care. Holidays equal stress for every family but add PWS to the mix and stress and anxiety goes off the charts. Here are some things that you can do to take care of the most important person in your life. You.…
Read MoreEmployee Recognitions on Campus
Latham Centers’ staff work so hard day in and day out to create the life-changing programs for our children and adults with complex special needs. Not only do staff support our residents, but they also support one another. Below is a list of important recognitions for staff in November and December, as composed by…
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