Archive for May 2020
Tip of the Week: PWS Awareness (Prader-Willi tips ‘Week 1’)
In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, Latham Centers shares a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips: For individuals with PWS, swallowing issues are common, putting the child or adult at a higher risk of choking. To lessen the risk of choking, encourage small…
Read MoreWe love and appreciate our Latham School teachers!
We’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4th-8th) with this public shout-out to our incredible Special Education Team here at Latham. Assistant Principal Meghan Foley shared this message of appreciation: “We all know that Latham is a special place. Our staff are extraordinary individuals and this is no different for our teachers. They are compassionate, motivated, outside…
Read MoreVirtual Opportunities bring kids with PWS together from across the country
As part of Latham Centers’ Virtual Learning Initiative, our Virtual Program administrators established an online Story Time. Katrina Fryklund explained, “Initially, the concept was to give our students at home and students on campus the opportunity to see one another during the residential hours, as well as to provide a calming activity prior to the kiddos starting their nighttime…
Read MoreGenerosity & Kindness Part 5: Honoring our staff on #GivingTuesdayNow
Director of Development Heather Kelsey shares a timely and heartfelt message of gratitude to honor our essential – and exceptional – staff here at Latham Centers. Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Today, we celebrate and thank our dedicated staff for the many ways that…
Read MoreGenerosity & Kindness Part 4: Special thanks to Margot Cheel
In today’s installment of our blog series leading up to #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity on May 5th in response to the COVID-19 crisis, we wish to thank award-winning fine art aerial photographer, author, pilot, and arts educator Margot Cheel. Ms. Cheel donated copies of her book, “What Do You See? Finding…
Read MoreTip of the Week: May is PWS Awareness Month
Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month: In the month of May, we celebrate PWS awareness. May is the time that we remind ourselves of all of the amazing things that make our kids who they are, and we also look at the challenges that can get in the way of them living their best lives. Although there are…
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