Kyphosis is a curvature of the neck and spine and can occur in individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome due to poor muscle tone. Daily exercise to maintain back and neck muscles is essential to decreasing the likelihood of Kyphosis. Always consult with your child’s doctor if you see signs of weakening muscles or notice even the…
The smiles and laughter lasted for hours at Friday afternoon’s Field Day at the Latham campus. Highlights included relay races (while balancing cones of water on their heads), tug-of-war (with eager participation by a beloved Brewster police officer); squirt-gun fun (staff got a good soaking); an all-school dance routine; and a surprise staff relay competition…
Residential Manager Patricia Morgan has been recognized as Latham Centers’ Supervisor of the Quarter. Trish received multiple nominations for the award, all touting her commitment to the residents and staff at the Peter Cooper home – and the exceptional support she consistently provides to her manager colleagues. Excerpts from her nominations follow: “Trish goes above…
Spirit Week 2018 has included some of our students’ favorite activities. Monday was Sports Day (students represented their choice of sports teams); Tuesday was Superhero Day (they dressed up as superheros); Wednesday was Pajama Day (they wore comfy PJs); and today is Tie-Dye Day (they’re wearing their favorite tie-dye attire). Tomorrow wraps up Spirit Week…
Latham School’s June edition of the “Latham Hawk’s Eye View” newspaper has been published by the Campus Newspaper Club. Students in the Newspaper Club have been busy practicing their researching, writing, photography, and desktop publishing skills. They are enjoying having their work published and spreading happy news throughout campus. An excerpt of the four-page photo-rich…
Students from all over the Cape came together for a music appreciation concert and competition last Wednesday. The music choice? Music from five historical periods: Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary. The outcome? Latham took 1st place in the “Grade 7 and up- 12 Selection” category featuring students of the Marconi classroom. Sponsored by the…
During our regular school day last Wednesday, Latham School students supported the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run by making signs and cheering on the runners committed to our Cape Cod Special Olympians. The Torch Run program is one of the most important year-round fundraising initiatives supporting Special Olympics Massachusetts. Every year, law enforcement from…
In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, we shared a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips: People with PWS experience temperature differently. Layering clothing in summer and shorts in winter is not uncommon. Have a picture in their room of what appropriate clothing for…
As the end of the school year rapidly approaches, we reflect on the year and are inspired and awe-struck by the lessons our students teach us daily; the most vulnerable among us show us what appreciation means in the most empowering and uplifting ways. Our students go above and beyond to make sure not only…
High School junior Leah Healy has organized a 5K Run/Walk to benefit Latham Centers’ students with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Leah is a student at Bay Shore High School (Long Island, New York), and the proud sister of a student in Latham’s residential program. She created the Run for PWS with the hope of making a…
Latham School:
Reaching for the Future
At Latham School, children from 8 years to young adults of 22 years are under the care of a special needs teacher and aide. In small home room classes of eight or fewer students. …Read more.
Latham Centers:
Safe Passage to Adulthood
While some Latham children return home to family or enroll in programs closer to home, others may transition to our Adult Programs or remain on Cape Cod to live independently …Read more.
Ways to Give
You can Make a Difference
A gift to Latham Centers will make a difference in the life of each and every individual we serve. To make it as easy as possible for you to donate, we offer a variety of gift vehicles …Read more.