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Tip of the Week: Parents again

The number one wish that we hear from parents is that they want their child to feel like they are part of a community. So many students come to us… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Vestibular sense

Many people living with Prader-Willi syndrome also live with sensory processing disorder. One of the main challenges is often the vestibular sense. The vestibular sense is your sense of balance,… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Summer safety

Summer heat is a great time to enjoy fun by the water, but some caution is necessary to keep kids and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome safe. Remember that people with… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: How to talk to YOUR child about Juneteenth

Those of you who have followed my weekly tips for the past several years know that I have written about everything from bowel movements to skin picking to sexual development.… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: May is PWS Awareness Month

Beginning tomorrow, we’ll be posting Patrice Carroll’s daily Prader-Willi syndrome TIP in honor of PWS Awareness Month. New this year, each tip will be accompanied by a student “Fact of the… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: PWS Awareness Month is right around the corner

As we prepare for PWS Awareness Month in May I want to recognize the work that we see every single day of the year by our staff, teachers, and administration.… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Supporting safe social media use

How to support safe social media use for individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome: “SOCIAL MEDIA” Access to the internet is considered a human right, and when monitored can be a helpful… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Revisiting expectations

The next few weeks may be a major change for your child, whether your child is going back to in-person learning or they have been in-person learning all along, but… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Latham’s Virtual PWS Community Book Club

As we approach the one-year mark of Latham Centers’ Virtual Storytime, our team has marveled at the successes. More than 30 individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome between the ages of 8… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Thinking way outside the box

Over this past year, we have met new friends, discovered new technology, and found a new appreciation for delivery services! As more of us get vaccinated and things begin to… Click for more.

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