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Under sunny, spring skies, Latham Centers’ adult residents of Sandwich House welcomed scores of friends and family to the dedication of “Bill’s Barn” and the fifth birthday celebration of Angus the resident donkey.  The May 6th celebration was just two days shy to the year of the completion of the Sandwich House Donkey Barn constructed…

Just wanted to share this wonderful note that was dropped off today. On Saturday the Latham Hawks are going to participate in the Special Olympics. All of the employees at North Falmouth Pharmacy took it upon themselves to create this poster cheering our kids on. This action meant much to our students and even more…

Latham is First Human Service Organization Headquartered on Cape toAchieve Distinction Following Extensive 16-month Process Latham Centers, Inc., a leading residential treatment center for children and adults with behavioral, developmental and physical disabilities, today announced its fast-track accreditation by the international Council on Accreditation (COA).  Latham is the first human service organization headquartered on the…

Zander Pope (pictured on the bottom right) is heading to California with the rest of the United States Special Olympics team to practice for the World Games being held in Athens, Greece June 25-July 4. Zander and the rest of the team will be in California from March 27 until April 1. “The secret of…

The 2011 Cape and Islands DDS Citizen Advisory Board Recognition Breakfast honored two of Latham’s own— adult resident Michelle Cote and adult case manager Jessica Grantham. The widely-attended annual breakfast held on March 18 recognized some 30 professionals, volunteers and DDS individuals at Our Lady of Victory Church Hall in Centerville. State Representatives Sarah Peake…

Behavioral meltdowns are difficult enough when they happen in the safe confines of our homes, but when they occur in public they can be scary, overwhelming and embarrassing. These incidents are more common than you may think for children diagnosed with PWS. If this happens to you, understand that you are not alone and many,…

Latham’s Winter Special Olympics season is in full swing with kids participating in both basketball and bowling. The assessment round for Bowling will take place Sunday, January 30th at the Taunton AMF Lanes. Go Hawks! “Never talk defeat. Use words like hope, belief, faith, victory.” ~Norman Vincent Peale

1. Remember how lucky you are. Ultimately, the holiday season is a time of reflection and a time to give thanks. Families touched by Prader -Willi Syndrome have much to be thankful for and the more you can stay in touch with the spirit of the holiday the easier it will be to get over…

 The Latham Hawks presently have two Special Olympics teams this season; soccer and flag football. The number of athletes on both teams is very high and we need to split our soccer, and maybe our football, team into two squads. Erin Blood and Allison Baier are the head soccer coaches while Wayne MacDonald, and if…