Over the past year staffers have come together to put together a series of evening parties for our residents in Adult Services. This summer we hosted a cookout that was truly loved by everyone in the program. After the Summer Cook-Out, residents came together for the Halloween Party, and the Valentine’s Day Party…
Staying calm in the middle of a crisis is a skill that takes many years of practice but the rewards are endless. When you are calm your child will be able to deescalate faster. Seeing your strength will help them maintain their mood better and will, in some cases, avert a bigger incident. That is…
Monthly students graduation from Latham Centers Children’s Program. Students and friends, teachers and aides, family and guardians come together to celebrate the achievements of each resident. This past month we saw Evie graduate. She made a huge impact on so many during her time in our Children’s program. With the crowd applauding, Evie…
Even during the winter months our students are active and busy on Cape Cod. Whether in the classroom learning about winter precipitation in science class, or after school learning about photography, our students are learning new lessons and skills every day. Our current winter clubs consist of: 1. Vocational Club in the Latham Works Workshop with…
Latham Centers would like to recognize two all-star staff who excelled during the month of December. Thank you, Ben and Laura, for ALL that you do. Ben Durette: You consistently lead by example, and you truly went above and beyond this December. You helped students when they were facing hardships, and helped fellow staff when…
Listening to music has been proven to benefit overall health and improve quality of life. Some of the benefits are: Lessening chronic pain Decreasing depression Improving lung and brain function Improving communication skills Aiding in organizing thoughts and staying focused Many of us have very busy lives and finding time to incorporate anything new…
Traditionally, the holiday season marks a time to be spent with family and friends, and gorging on tasty food. For about 30% of the students at Latham School who remain on campus during the holiday season, many of whom have Prader-Willi Syndrome, it takes on a similar, yet healthier tone, and one…
Did you know that one of Latham’s initiatives in 2017 is improved Health and Wellness for our residents? Is this one of your New Year’s resolutions as well? If so, consider joining our 2017 Falmouth Road Race team! In 2012 we started participating in the historic race, and our runners have collectively raised over $85,000…
As 2016 comes to a close we look back at our accomplishments, our challenges, our mistakes, and we promise ourselves to do better next year. And we will (at least most of the time). The ending of a year and the beginning of a new one gives us the opportunity to change if we want…
Annually, the staff at Latham Centers go above and beyond in preparation for the campus Christmas Party. The Holiday Concert, led by Performing Arts Instructor Megan Fedor, blew away the audience of parents, guardians and staff. This year, the kiddos sang a variety of songs, with “Rudolph the Red Rose Reindeer” and “I Want 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.