Archive for March 2020
Creating structure for our students: schedules and routines
Our Children’s Program shares this timely suggestion about structure: So many of our kids are home from school for several weeks. With such a drastic change in their routine, it is more important than ever to create a new daily schedule. Here is a nice example of a visual schedule to structure the day.
Read MoreConversations with our students and residents about coronavirus
As a follow-up to Patrice Carroll’s PWS Tip of the Week on Friday about coronavirus, below is some additional information from our Program leadership: Especially for our Latham Community: Talking to our kids about coronavirus can be a challenging task because there are so many unknowns and we, as adults, have a great deal of…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Keeping calm through trying times
Especially for our Prader-Willi syndrome community – but helpful reminders for all of us: With the latest changes to our day-to-day lives as a result of the coronavirus, we wanted to share some suggestions for you and your children. When talking to your child, keep your message brief and calm. Remember that your child is…
Read MoreReflections on the impact of Latham’s PWS consultations
For our Prader-Willi syndrome and special education communities (in case you missed our winter “LivingHealthy with PWS” Newsletter and Tip of the Week), we’re spotlighting PWS consultations. For educators, providers, and caregivers in need of guidance related to specific challenges and needs of children and adults with PWS, here is a glimpse of how effective…
Read MoreTea Time with the Rock Harbor Classroom
Latham School’s Rock Harbor classroom, a transitional class in which students work on life-skills and social-skill building, has created a wonderful “Tea Time” tradition. Our Director of National Outreach, Katrina Fryklund, shares her experience below: Last Monday, I received a hand-written invitation from Bella, a student in the Rock Harbor classroom: Dear Katrina, How are…
Read MoreTip of the Week: PWS University Podcast 7: Latham’s PWS-specific consultations
Our seventh PWS University podcast featuring highlights of recent PWS consultations is now available. Latham Centers’ Prader-Willi Syndrome Consultation Team provides customized consultation services tailored to the specific challenges and needs of children and adults with PWS. We provide best-practice education and training to families, educators, and providers. Areas of consultation range from day program, classroom,…
Read MoreStudents thrilled to see their Latham Players friends perform
The Latham Players performed their “Love Show” in honor of Valentine’s month before an enthusiastic audience of Latham School students, staff, friends, and family members last Friday night. A wide variety of love songs were chosen, from the Beatles to Broadway to old standards and current pop songs. Artistic Director Dinah Lane said, “I am so…
Read MoreLatham joins maaps colleagues at Social Media Seminar presented by Denterlein
We learned alongside maaps colleagues from all over the Commonwealth yesterday at a two-hour workshop on social media hosted by Melmark NE in Andover. At the Social Media Seminar (Part 2), three presenters from Denterlein – Peter Howe, Jayda Leder-Luis, and Alex Boonstra – shared their Public Relations/Communications and Social/Digital Media expertise with several maaps-member schools. The interactive presentation focused…
Read MoreCampus News: Belonging and Togetherness through Caring Hands art project
Residential Supervisor Dominic Monick explains the latest creative endeavor on the Latham campus, the Caring Hands project, which brought our students a sense of Belonging and Togetherness through the use of art and collaboration. We started the Caring Hands project back in November in the spirit of the giving season. Our purpose over the past…
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