Latham Centers News

Our Latham teachers are incredible! “Not only do our teachers take our students on fun-filled outings, but they follow up by sending uplifting emails to all of our Children’s Program staff. I love seeing these emails because it makes me feel like I’m part of the outing!” ~Katrina Kozak Here are recent highlights: Jeff Lee’s…

Please join us as we gather online to celebrate Juneteenth on Monday, June 20th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. (EST).  Latham Centers’ second annual virtual event will include spoken word artists, singers, and poets joining our Zoom celebration to express what Juneteenth means to them. Our students, adult individuals, staff, and Latham families are all invited, and we…

Adult Services continued their “First Friday” series of events with an April yoga session, a May Spring Fling, and tonight, “Get Artsy”! (In case you missed the “Bingo Night” post, highlights are here.) Residential Manager Kristen Furtado, the program’s First Friday Committee lead, said the monthly First Friday events give all the residents something fun…

The Cape Cod Law Enforcement Torch Run is a moving and uplifting annual event that runs past our school campus on Route 6A in Brewster. On May 25th, Latham students participated in the Torch Run by helping out at a water station and cheering on our local law enforcement. Running with a “Flame of Hope,”…

Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness 2022:  We hope you enjoyed our PWS Tip of the Day each day of PWS Awareness Month in May. Never stop advocating and educating your community about PWS. Children and adults with PWS deserve to be in safe, PWS-aware communities where they can be themselves and thrive.

Latham students regularly participate in clinical group sessions focused on social development (in addition to one-to-one sessions focused on individual therapies). ‘The Golden Rules of Life’ was the topic for two of our suites in a recent group session with Lead Clinician Carlyn Setchell. Carlyn proudly shared highlights: “The Golden Rules of Life are helpful,…

There are so many diet recommendations for people with Prader-Willi syndrome that it’s hard to keep up! Go with the diet that best fits your family’s lifestyle. A diet/menu needs to be sustainable, so pick one that you can do easily and maintain for the long run.

Having a sibling with PWS can be difficult, especially for younger children. Allow siblings to express themselves, give them alone time with you, and reach out to local organizations to see if they have support groups. Siblings are always welcome to join Latham’s virtual Siblings Group that meets monthly.

Many people with Prader-Willi syndrome do not like the taste of water. Be creative without adding sugar or sugar substitutes by adding fresh fruits and/or vegetables like berries, cucumber, mint, and citrus.

People with Prader-Willi syndrome are born with less melanin than the rest of their family, causing pale skin. Be mindful any time they are out in the sun because burns can happen quickly. Always use the highest level of sunscreen and take frequent shade breaks.