Archive for May 2018
Principal’s Corner: Appreciation at Latham School
As the end of the school year rapidly approaches, we reflect on the year and are inspired and awe-struck by the lessons our students teach us daily; the most vulnerable among us show us what appreciation means in the most empowering and uplifting ways. Our students go above and beyond to make sure not only…
Read MoreLeah Healy organizes Run for PWS on Long Island to benefit Latham students
High School junior Leah Healy has organized a 5K Run/Walk to benefit Latham Centers’ students with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Leah is a student at Bay Shore High School (Long Island, New York), and the proud sister of a student in Latham’s residential program. She created the Run for PWS with the hope of making a…
Read MoreTip of the Week: PWS Awareness Month (Week 4)
In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, we’re sharing a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips: People with PWS often have co-occurring mental health diagnoses. Be sure that the psychiatrist prescribing medication is knowledgeable about the syndrome. Individuals with PWS typically enter puberty later…
Read MoreThe Latham Cookbook: Chef Paul reflects on co-authoring specialty PWS publication
When Latham’s Executive Chef Paul Donahue learned that pre-orders for the new Latham cookbook have come from as far as Australia and the Netherlands, he was thrilled. Chef Paul co-authored “Living Healthy with Prader-Willi Syndrome: Cookbook and Nutrition Tips” with a goal of creating a cookbook “so that someone who doesn’t know how to cook,…
Read MoreChef Luciano Canova hosts benefit dinner to raise funds for Latham Community Center
Chef Luciano Canova, owner of Luciano’s Restaurant in Wrentham, Mass., hosted an incredible benefit dinner earlier this month to raise funds for Latham Centers’ capital campaign for the new Latham Community Center. On Thursday, May 10th, over 80 friends, family, and colleagues of Chef Luciano were treated to an exceptional meal featuring assorted cheeses, cured…
Read MoreMuch appreciated interdenominational services continue at Latham
On the third Tuesday of every month, Latham Centers holds an interdenominational service for students who wish to attend. These services were the brain-child of Brooke Eaton-Skea, who was once a member of our clinical team and continues to be a dear friend of Latham. Since that time, we have been very fortunate to have…
Read MoreTip of the Week: PWS Awareness Month (Week 3)
In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, we’re sharing a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips: Even if an individual with PWS has good safety skills (crossing the street, the ability to call for help when needed), don’t assume that those same skills…
Read MoreLt. Governor Polito announces funding for Latham’s Wareham/Sandwich project
Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito announced at a press conference Tuesday that Latham Centers’ Headwaters Replacement Project is the recipient of approximately $1.8 million in federal and state grant funding. The two new single-story, ADA-compliant, five-bedroom group residences will be built in Wareham and Sandwich, replacing aging group homes in West Yarmouth. Latham was one of…
Read MoreLatham students delight audience at annual talent show
Latham students from all seven classrooms shared their wonderfully diverse talents with peers, staff, and family members at the 2018 Latham School Talent Show on Friday. From instrumentals to singing to dancing, more than 33 performances under sunny afternoon skies had students and staff clapping, singing, and dancing along. Audience members were impressed and moved…
Read MoreTip of the Week: PWS Awareness Month (Week 2)
In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, we’re sharing a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips: Individuals with PWS have low muscle tone. Daily exercise is essential for maintaining the muscle tone that they have, improving stamina, and working toward—or staying at—their goal weight.…
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