Archive for October 2021
Adult Program highlights: Apple picking at C.M. Smith Farm
“Good apples!” Photos of recent outdoor excursions in Adult Services are sure to inspire! Staff and residents went to C.M. Smith farm to do some apple picking and enjoy the great fall weather. Thanks so much to our staff for sharing these memories! More fun fall activities at Latham Centers are coming soon.
Read MoreAdmissions/Outreach Team participates in NATSAP Conference
On October 5th and 6th, Latham Centers’ Admissions and Outreach Team attended their first in-person conference since the onset of COVID-19. The team had a blast at NATSAP, which presented opportunities to network, learn, and share information about Latham Centers’ mission-driven work. In the months leading up to the conference, the team planned for this impactful…
Read MoreSmiles, soaps, and Latham swag at the Seaside Festival
Our tables at the Yarmouth Seaside Festival spread happiness to hundreds of visitors Saturday and Sunday. Students and staff warmly welcomed people of all ages from near and far, including many Latham staff and family members. Students took turns staffing the Latham Centers booth and answering questions about their handcrafted specialties. The soaps and artwork…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Deconstructing a behavioral incident
Even if your child is not able to recall or talk about what led up to a behavioral incident, it is important to deconstruct the events leading up for your own information. Whether or not it appears that there was an antecedent, there was, and finding it may prevent the next incident from occurring. Look…
Read MoreOur first Special Olympics soccer game was “absolutely amazing!”
The Latham Hawks soccer team attended their first Special Olympics game of the season recently, and it was fantastic to get back on the field together! In an email to staff, Monique Williams, Special Olympics Soccer Coach and Latham Centers’ Director of Health and Wellness, said, “Due to COVID safety protocols, our team had not…
Read MoreSeptember memories from Adult Services
Today’s blog takes us back to a beautiful Labor Day weekend. Staff and residents in our Adult Services Program were busy making memories! Program Director Gina Sheehan shared these fantastic photos taken along the Cape Cod Canal. The day consisted of breakfast, chores, a canal walk and picnic lunch, then to end the day they…
Read MorePWS University Episode 18: Quinn explains the feeling of winning awards and becoming a new student mentor
Recently, Katrina (Fryklund) Kozak, Director of National Outreach, and Brittni Kliment, Director of Program Marketing and Admissions, interviewed Quinn for our 18th PWS University Podcast. Quinn has been a student at Latham Centers for the past four months. He faced challenges upon initially entering the program, but he has continued to work hard towards his…
Read MoreA Sunday outing with Anne
Adult Services participants were joined by Anne McManus (our President and CEO) for an end-of-summer outing at the Trout Farm located in Sandwich. Their day consisted of feeding the fish and walking around to check out all the different sights. Although all the fun summer activities are slowly coming to an end, some fun fall…
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