Prader-Willi Syndrome
Informational PWS Videos- Skin Picking: 4 of 4
Click image to view video Patrice Carroll, Latham Centers’ Manager of PWS Services, is recognized worldwide for her expertise in Prader-Willi Syndrome care. Patrice has filmed four videos which include Fostering Positive Relationships and Independence, De-Escalation during a Crisis, and Skin Picking. Today we show the fourth video, Skin Picking. “Skin picking is a common…
Read MoreInformational PWS Videos- De-Escalation During Crisis: 3 of 4
Click image to view video Patrice Carroll, Latham Centers’ Manager of PWS Services, is recognized worldwide for her expertise in Prader-Willi Syndrome care. Patrice has filmed four videos which include Fostering Positive Relationships and Independence, De-Escalation during a Crisis, and Skin Picking. Today we show the third video, De-Escalation During Crisis. The final video will be shown at…
Read MoreInformational PWS Videos – Fostering Positive Relationships and Independence: 2 of 4
Click image to view video Patrice Carroll, Latham Centers’ Manager of PWS Services, is recognized worldwide for her expertise in Prader-Willi Syndrome care. Patrice has filmed four videos which include Fostering Positive Relationships and Independence, De-Escalation during a Crisis, and Skin Picking. Today we show the second video, Fostering Positive Relationships and Independence. The other videos will…
Read MorePrader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month Fact of the Day
May is Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month. At Latham, we take this month to focus on community awareness. This is our time to spread the word and teach our communities about the needs of our kids and adults. PWS Fact: People with PWS have a high pain tolerance. Injuries can go undetected because their threshold…
Read MoreLatham and The Jolly Jaunt
A JOLLY JAUNTing we will go . . . on December 6th, more than 536 runners and walkers turned out for the Special Olympics fundraiser called the JOLLY JAUNT. The Latham team was captained by Tim Vaughan and eleven folks signed up to run or walk. The team raised over $1,500 to go toward Latham…
Read MoreA Productive Work Day At Latham
Our friends, the Telecom Pioneers, have brightened our lives once again with their commitment, enthusiasm and toil during their recent work day at Latham. A crew of over 12 Pioneers arrived early ready to paint, dig and plant to make our school look more beautiful for our students. Thanks to their generous service our Latham…
Read MoreAdult Services Holds Annual Picnic
Latham Centers adult services held their annual picnic on Sunday, July 25th at the beautiful Gray’s Beach in Yarmouth, MA. More than thirty five individuals, along with their parents, staff and board members enjoyed a festive day that included a barbeque followed by swimming and socializing in the sun. The picnic is a wonderful opportunity…
Read MoreNews From PWS Children’s Program…Our Outing to Krista Kays!
Krista Kays is an ice cream shop where the kids can get ice cream for a total of 32 calories. The kids go here twice a month as a little treat (choosing to give up their chocolate milk at dinner, in order to get this treat.) At Krista Kays everyone is allowed one “base” ice-cream…
Read MoreA Note From The Director of Maintenance
As Director of Maintenance at Latham Centers I am keenly aware of the importance of food security for our students and individuals. Over the years we have developed a number of systems and techniques to insure that food is safely and securely managed in our homes. Currently we use padlocks on all refrigerators. We typically…
Read MoreA Message From Christine Gallant
My name is Christine Gallant and I am the Director of Marketing & Training at Latham Centers, Inc. One of my goals is to be sure that LCI offers staff the opportunity to develop the professional skills necessary to work with children and adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Understanding the challenges of PWS is an important…
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