Transitioning from school to summer vacation can bring some unique challenges for families living with PWS. While typical children look forward to the days of leisure and lack of routine, the child with PWS can find this change highly stressful and, at times, frightening. Getting in to a new routine as soon as possible is…
Latham Centers has noticed first-hand how helpful art projects are to the development of our residents. Not only do art projects allow a creative outlet, but they also teach independence. Additionally, when students are tasked with creating an art project for a competition, they learn skills such as accountability and fair competition. Annually, Beth Conway,…
Annually, Latham Centers’ Adult Residential Program hosts a Family Picnic. This is an opportunity for residents, staff, guardians, and family members to not only celebrate the successes of the past year, but to think forward to a warm and beautiful summer. First, members of the Parent/Guardians Advisory Council will meet at the Great Hill…
Our students are gearing up for summer, and each is looking forward to different aspects. The Long Pond Classroom, led by Teacher Sadie, worked on a project where the students were tasked with creating their Summer Bucket List. Where do they want to explore? What do they want to do? While this project was fun…
On behalf of the students, residents, and Board of Directors at Latham Centers, thank you to all our veterans and active service members. Together, on this day, we honor your hard work and dedication.
During the month of May we formally celebrate the extraordinary people in our lives that live with PWS. Use the last few days of this month to spread awareness and highlight the struggles, accomplishments, and truly unique aspects of the people living every day with a syndrome that so few know about. Interesting Facts about…
Since 2013 Latham Centers and Agway have been working together to create opportunities for our residents. In 2015 Agway donated plants and materials to install the Agway Herb Garden on campus, and since then the students have flourished. Together, we have expanded the partnership to include four vocational placements, as well as a garden at…
The Latham Centers Student Special Olympics Track & Field team did an outstanding job this past Saturday at Barnstable High School! Thank you to all of the staff and students that helped make this weekend successful (Coaches, Supervisors, Kitchen Staff and Clinicians). Despite the chilly weather in the morning, the students had a great time,…
During the month of May we formally celebrate the extraordinary people in our lives that live with PWS. Use this month to spread awareness and highlight the struggles, accomplishments, and truly unique aspects of the people living every day with a syndrome that so few know about. Interesting Facts about PWS: 1.) People with PWS…
The Adult Service Provider Fair hosted by the May Institute was a great opportunity to meet both families of transitioning adults and some of the May’s own staff, both who were looking to educate themselves about the myriad of options available to those adults who are coming of age at 22. There were plenty of…
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.