Archive for February 2020
Tip of the Week: Tomorrow is Rare Disease Day!
As we conclude the month of February and celebrate Rare Disease Day (the last day of the month), we fondly recall last year’s “Show Your Stripes” project organized by PWSA (USA). The blog post on our website that day was priceless: “For Rare Disease Day, Latham students “show their stripes”. Patrice Carroll is Latham…
Read MoreCampus News: a glimpse of the impact of Special Olympics
In the words of Latham School students: “I like all the Special Olympics athletics because I get to get more physically fit while hanging out with my peers.” – Chris S. “I like to play basketball and bowl in Special Olympics. I love going to the tournaments because I get to meet all sorts of…
Read MoreClinical Corner: Clinicians share expertise with staff in monthly seminar
Clinicians at Latham Centers have been sharing their knowledge with colleagues through an interactive professional development seminar series. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Our Children’s Program Clinical Team members lead the monthly workshop to provide information and answer questions from staff about the clinical diagnoses and needs of our diverse student body. Each session offers…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Commonalities in the 7,000 rare diseases
One week from Saturday is Rare Disease Day. Although each of the more than 7,000 rare diseases is unique, the rare disease community is united by the many commonalities. To raise awareness around rare disease issues, individuals, families, and organizations like PWSA (USA) are part of an annual international movement in support of everyone who…
Read MoreEvent News: Excitement builds for donkeys and dancing at Hog Island
Planning for the first fundraiser of Latham Centers’ 50th anniversary year is coming together beautifully, thanks to a committee of staff and volunteers planning our ‘Dance for Donkeys’ event April 19th. Diana Morgan, our Development Associate, Special Events (pictured with Esther and Esau at last year’s Donkey Wedding), shared an update from the committee: “We…
Read MoreStill time to purchase your Community Bag and sign up for Stop & Shop A+ Rewards!
There is still plenty of time to purchase your Community Bag! Throughout the month of February, when you buy a $2.50 reusable Bag purchased at the Stop & Shop in Orleans, $1 will be donated to Latham Centers, and all donations received will go to the Latham Community and Arts Center. In addition, at any…
Read MoreValentine’s Day with the Nauset Garden Club
We are so grateful to special volunteers from the Nauset Garden Club for coming to campus on Valentine’s Day with a really fun activity for our students. As you can see, these wonderful “flower ladies” (as they are affectionately known) brought some beauty and joy to Latham School. Thank you, Nauset Garden Club!
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day from Esther and Esau!
Esther and Esau, two of our miniature therapy donkeys, would like to wish everyone a very Happy Valentine’s Day! They are enjoying their first year of marriage and the newlyweds are looking forward to celebrating their first anniversary this spring. Please save the date and join Esther & Esau’s at their 1st Anniversary Celebration, ‘Dance for Donkeys,’ on Sunday, April 19th at Hog…
Read MoreTip of the Week: #GrowingupRare
With three more weeks until Rare Disease Day, we encourage the entire PWS community to join with PWSA (USA), Latham Centers, and other organizations supporting those with rare diseases to get involved. Together, we can help ensure that individuals living with rare diseases will have more equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, care, and social opportunity.…
Read MoreLatham’s ‘PWS University Episode 6’ provides tips on Sensory Processing and Executive Functioning Disorders
Our directors of National Outreach and Prader-Willi Syndrome Services continue to develop a series of helpful “LivingHealthy” audio podcasts to share Latham Centers’ expertise beyond our programs. Their PWS-focused podcast series called PWS University highlights important aspects of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) — the good, the challenging, and everything in-between. This week’s PWS University podcast offers insights into…
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