Archive for October 2019
Latham Centers to present at PWSA (USA) PWCF Conferences
Latham staff welcome you to come to our table at both conferences to learn more about our program! Latham Centers is proud to announce it’s involvement in two upcoming Prader-Willi Syndrome conferences. Both the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) (PWSA (USA)) and Prader-Willi California Foundation (PWCF) host conferences in which they discuss the most important topics…
Read MoreTip of the Week: 10 Commandments of PWS
I attended the FPWR* conference in New Orleans last week and presented on managing behaviors in school and at home. Below is one of the slides that describes how to manage your own actions when faced with difficult situations with your child. Individuals with PWS are wonderful, kind, intuitive, and creative individuals that thrive in the…
Read MoreLivingHealthy Podcast: PWS University highlights student Annika
A word from Patrice Carroll and Katrina Fryklund*, Latham’s LivingHealthy Podcast hosts: Between the two of us, we have been working at Latham Centers for over 15 years, and we’re so proud of each and every individual’s growth. It is rewarding to have opportunities day after day to connect with our students and adult residents and…
Read MoreJoin us at the Seaside Festival!
This weekend is the Yarmouth Seaside Festival, and we hope you’ll visit our exhibit table! Several individuals from Latham’s Adult Services Program will be selling their wares at the 41st Annual Seaside Festival. The Festival is a highlight of the fall for many of our residents; they take pride in their handcrafted items, and they…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Election Day
Last week, Latham School held Student Council elections and everyone enjoyed participating in the process. Students in student council worked on speeches, posters, and campaigning for class president, vice president, and treasurer. After listening to the candidates’ speeches, students voted for their choices for each position in a patriotic voting booth in our Schoolhouse. …
Read MoreTip of the Week: Ways to make Halloween fun for children with PWS
For families of individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome, Halloween can give us nightmares – but not for the same reason as the rest of the world. To celebrate the holiday, there are some things that we can do to allow our kids a chance to enjoy it, without all of the candy that goes along with…
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