Archive for July 2020
Tip of the Week: Making Choices
Individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome often have too few choices to make for themselves throughout the day. Be sure to work in choice and options wherever possible to allow for some control and self-direction in their lives. Make an inventory at the end of each day to determine how much of their day was by their…
Read MoreVirtual Storytime News: Guest readers include a Clinician/Vocalist and PWSA USA Conference Planner
Latham’s Virtual Storytime Coordinator Katrina Fryklund shares more wonderful highlights of the Children’s Program’s online series. Her reflections follow, as well as a short video clip of Clinician Chelsea Crowe reading “I am Peace…” “As June came to an end and July began to flourish, the students joining our Storytime were delighted with their…
Read MoreSummer Appeal: honoring our Latham staff
In Latham Centers’ Summer Appeal we recognize the extraordinary creativity and dedication our staff has shown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Anne McManus, President and CEO, shares her admiration and gratitude for our staff and invites the community to support Latham Centers with an annual gift in honor of a particular staff member or department.…
Read More“SummerTide” program at Latham features virtual trips to the NE Aquarium and Freedom Trail
Special Education Teacher Katie Jaeger shared highlights of two recent SummerTide field trips that were a big hit with our students and staff: “We had campus split in half to attend two virtual field trips — one to the New England Aquarium to meet Patricia, and one with the Freedom Trail Foundation to meet Emily. At the…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Back-to-school prep
Typically at this time of year, we would be starting to prepare our kids for the beginning of the school year. With so many unknowns, preparing is difficult, but there are still some things that we can do to get students ready for the start of school, whatever that may look like. Start easing into…
Read More“All Smiles”
One of our Latham students created this special piece of art, and a staff member shared a photo of it with his Children’s Services Program colleagues, captioning his email “All Smiles.” On her rainbow artwork, the student wrote, “World Peace for Every Single Person Worldwide. Doesn’t matter skin or age, you’re a person and family.” …Here are just…
Read MoreWFCC radio spot highlights Latham’s 50 years of service
Thanks to WFCC 107.5 FM, Cape Cod’s classical music station, radio listeners throughout Southeastern Massachusetts are learning about the life-changing work of Latham Centers. The 60-second spot featuring Latham’s Director of Development Heather Kelsey was created by our friends at Cape Cod Broadcasting Media, and we are thrilled to share our words of hope and…
Read MoreLatham friends and family read and share career highlights in Virtual Storytime
The final full week of our Virtual Storytime sessions in June continued to benefit our Latham students and friends from across the country with Prader-Willi syndrome. In Week 4 of our Professionals in OUR Community series, students met a local artist, a special education school administrator, and a beautician and salon owner. On Monday, Patrice…
Read MoreSocial Hour and Storytime Highlights: PWSA (USA) Conference Coordinator and local Paralegal join online community
Latham students continued to learn about different professions and celebrate our community on Virtual Storytime last month. Director of National Outreach Katrina Fryklund shares highlights from June below, noting, “The kiddos were particularly excited about the third week due to a slight schedule adjustment to include our second Virtual Social Hour!” On Monday, June 15th, Paige…
Read MoreJoin us for The Virtual Gasp 2020!
Once again, Latham Centers will be participating in The Gasp fundraising bike ride for the benefit of seven local charities. This year, the ride will take place virtually over seven days. Each rider will have one week to complete at least 55 miles. The event organizer, Barnstable Charitable Foundation, writes, “The Gasp is a 55-mile ride so we challenge you…
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