Tip of the Week: Invitation to April 9th PATH for PWS Study Webinar

For our Latham friends near and far with a loved one diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome, I’d like to remind you that participants are needed for a new study, PATH for PWS: Paving the way for Advances in Treatments and Health for PWS, that will help us better understand serious medical events in PWS. A short 30 to…

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The Making of a Donkey Wedding

The early response to our Donkey Wedding fundraiser has been incredible! This unique and quirky concept has piqued the interest and enthusiasm of the community. In today’s Donkeys-for-Good blog series, we thought that we would share some of the behind the scene details that led to the creation of this event. Latham’s beloved and innovative…

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Latham students show appreciation to Masonic Angel Foundation

Students from Latham School welcomed Masonic Angel Foundation co-founder Robert Fellows to campus yesterday to thank him for his organization’s support. Jake and Mikey presented him with a poster signed by students and staff with the message, “Masonic Angel Foundation… We appreciate you!!” The students donated $200.00 to the Masonic Angel Fund, which represents half…

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Student Spotlight: New student shares highlights of life at Latham

Latham Centers happily welcomes another new student, Ryan, to our campus. For today’s Student Spotlight, Admissions Officer Kara McDowell interviewed Ryan: What is your favorite thing about Latham so far? The outings. What outings have you gone on so far? We went to the movies last week. What movie did you see? Wonder Park. It…

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Creating a calming space

Individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome can often become overwhelmed or overstimulated, requiring a space where they can go to regroup. Creating a safe space – a sensory calming environment – can help to avoid outbursts when the environment becomes too stimulating. These calming spaces can be done anywhere in the home as long as they are…

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Appreciation for the “Night to Shine” prom event

This follow-up to yesterday’s blog by Warren about the special prom event our students and residents were so happy to attend last month includes additional photos and appreciation. On February 8th, Latham students and adult residents attended “Night to Shine” sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation at the Gateway Christian Church in Cotuit. Night to…

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Fun at the Tim Tebow “Night to Shine” prom event

This two-part blog series about a special event attended by our students and adult residents begins with the heartwarming reflections of Latham resident Warren Lueders: On Friday, February 8th, Latham adult clients along with students from the Children’s Program attended the “Night to Shine” Prom event put on by Tim Tebow’s foundation. We were treated…

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Call for Runners: Join Team Latham in the Falmouth Road Race

If you’re a runner or know someone eager to participate in the 2019 New Balance Falmouth Road Race, we have a spot for you! Latham Centers is among the beneficiary charities selected by the Falmouth Road Race for its Numbers for Nonprofits Program. Through Team Latham, twelve dedicated runners will come together on Sunday, August…

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Patrice Carroll to serve as chair of Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Bright Future conference

  PWS CONFERENCE SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT:  We’re excited to announce that Patrice Carroll, LCSW, Director of PWS Services at Latham Centers, will serve as Conference Chair at Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Bright Future on June 1st. Patrice will be a speaker at the day-long conference in Connecticut hosted by Latham Centers and the Mac Pact. The conference provides an opportunity…

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