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Tip of the Week: Change the narrative

When your child is experiencing a challenging time either in school or at home, it can be difficult to create joy in their lives. During times of crisis we tend… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Implementing a menu change

Last week, we posted a blog about Latham’s change in menu based on the Mediterranean style diet. Since our new menu was implemented, we have seen many positive outcomes for… Click for more.

Hypothermia: symptoms and precautions

As a winter storm moves across the country, bringing snow, ice, and cold temperatures to New England this weekend, it’s the opportune time to share a reminder about hypothermia, its… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Joining together with our PWS community

Thanks to the folks at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, I stood before more than 40 people in Middleboro today to present on the topic of Prader-Willi syndrome. Feedback… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Tip for home visits

This week’s tip comes from a 13 year old student with PWS who wants to help other kids during home visits: “ I love going home but I get anxious… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Happy New Year

Each year at the end of December, I ask our students for their New Year’s resolutions. I ask them what they would like to do differently or better for the… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Christmastime for individuals with PWS

Jan, mother of a child with PWS, asked a great question this week: “Is it common for individuals with PWS to have high anxiety, increased behaviors, and heightened stealing of material… Click for more.

The making of “And they said my child would never”

We are thrilled with all of the amazing feedback we have received from our new video. Several people have asked what inspired us to make the second installment of “And… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: In his words – Patrick

Some of the most important lessons that I have learned have not been in school but in casual conversations with the kids and adults that we support. This conversation taught… Click for more.

Taking time for yourself

That time is upon us – the time of family gatherings, television commercials promising us that the gifts we buy will equal eternal happiness, and of course, endless amounts of… Click for more.

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