Tip of the week: Preparing for Thanksgiving

Celebrating the holidays can be enjoyable and memorable for all of the right reasons if a few things are put into place ahead of time. Plan the menu and stick to it. Having a big Thanksgiving meal can seem overwhelming, but a written menu for your child with Prader-Willi syndrome can save the day. It…

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Children’s Res Team hosts inaugural Halloween Dance

Children’s Services extended their Halloween fun into the evening this year, utilizing Latham’s campus expansion site for the first-ever student Halloween Dance.  The Residential Team created the event; Melissa Soares (Children’s Program Residential Director) and Dominic Monick (Residential Supervisor) led the charge in putting together the October 31st dance.  Children’s Services Director Gerry Pouliot said the…

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Halloween on campus: “Students had a blast!”

  Latham students and staff had a fabulous Halloween this year. Last week’s festivities in the Children’s Program were coordinated by Day Supervisor Lauren Viera.  “Thank you to everyone who helped make the day go so incredibly smoothly,” she said. “It was my first time putting together and running Halloween, and I was thrilled with how well it…

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Rainforest Reptile Show comes to Latham campus

Latham Centers’ Admissions/Outreach and Children’s Residential Teams co-hosted Valerie from the Rainforest Reptile Show on Monday evening, October 28th. Student and staff participants were thrilled by the presentation, and Valerie captivated their attention for over an hour. Students gasped with excitement when they first laid eyes on three animals they were encouraged to touch. Their website states, “Rainforest…

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Tip of the week: Transportation

Transportation to and from school is one of the most challenging times of day for a student with PWS. Establish a relationship with the transportation company so that you can communicate your needs clearly. Keeping food at the back, maintaining a routine, and engaging the child during the trip are all ways to make a…

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