Patrice Carroll, Latham Centers’ Manager of PWS Services, is recognized worldwide for her expertise in Prader-Willi Syndrome care. Patrice has filmed many videos on PWS which have been highlighted on the blog – today’s feature is an introductory piece on PWS (re-run). “I have personally witnessed, and we at Latham Centers have seen the incredible…
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is located right up the road from campus, and recently the Race Point Classroom made a visit! From June 1st until September 3rd, guests will be able to feed an adult butterfly by holding a small sponge brush with juice on it and watch the butterfly up close as…
Always use sunscreen. Even on a cloudy day our kids are susceptible to sun burns. Fair skin, temperature regulation issues, and high pain tolerance make sun exposure dangerous. Sun burns hurt and itch making skin picking much more likely. Be mindful while swimming. Our kids lack stamina and often tire easily and without warning. Keep swimming close…
Yesterday’s post on Superhero Field Day highlighted the series of events for the day and the activities; today we’ll focus on the different “Superheroes,” that visited our students on this fun-filled day. Rogers & Gray, an incredible community partner, enlisted three staffers to help Iesha and Kara (of Latham Centers) with face paint and temporary…
On Friday, June 9th, campus was a-stir with students, staff, local heroes, and volunteers. Field Day is always exciting as students take part in a variety of themed games, coordinated by Monique Williams, Physical Education Instructor. Monique recently received the NATSAP Teacher of the Year Award, and this year’s Field Day exemplifies why Monique is…
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is the, “largest public awareness vehicle and grass-roots fundraiser for Special Olympics.” Known, “honorably as the Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the ‘Flame of Hope,’ into the Opening Ceremony of local competitions.” The students of Latham Centers were proud to support the runners…
Healthy nail care is an often overlooked aspect of life with PWS. Many of our kids have behaviors that involve picking at, and in some cases, completely removing, their finger and toe nails. Open and cracked (and absent) nails opens our kids up for infections that can be difficult to treat. If your child has…
June is a fun-filled time on campus. As the weather slowly starts to heat up, students start anticipating Summertide, outside games on the field, and exploring Cape Cod’s bays. Yesterday you may have seen a blog post about the Art Festival and Spring Concert on Friday, June 2nd. It was enjoyed by students and staff…
Do you have a goal to ride your bike more this summer? Do you want to help the Latham Team raise funds to better support our residents? Latham invites you to bike in the Last Gasp, a Fundraiser from Sandwich to Provincetown in which all funds raised will help to build to new Community Center.…
Annually, staff on campus host the Art Festival and Spring Concert. Students were rich with excitement as they prepared art installments in their classrooms in the morning. They were still giddy as they walked back into their classrooms after the afternoon concert. This year’s Art Festival was themed “Castles and Dragons,” and all the classrooms…
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.