For over twenty years the Latham Centers Adult Program has gathered to celebrate and honor the holiday season with cheer. The location has changed over the years, as have the residents and parents and/or guardians attending, but the theme has remained the same – celebrating another year with family and friends. Below are a few…
Here, see adult resident, Tina, and Donkey Trainer and Expert, Kris Thompson go through a few of the routines with our donkeys. The Asinotherapy Program is a critical part of the success of many of the adults and children who reside at Latham Centers. Tina takes great pride in working with the Donkeys on a…
My only tip this week is to enjoy your holiday! Be thankful for what you have and look for the simple joys. Celebrate your strength and know that you are never alone. The PWS community is here for you. We understand the challenges and delight in the successes of your children every day. Happy holidays!…
Happy Holidays to you and yours from the students and adult residents at Latham Centers. Please enjoy this short video of the students singing “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer” as a token of our appreciation.
Latham students visit the residents of Wingate Nursing Home as part of the pre-vocational and vocational training programs on Latham Campus.
Recently at the Latham School, one of our Physical Therapists was caught in action working with our students on their gross motor skills! Santa has delivered a new Strider, no-pedal balance bike to Latham. These bikes are designed to focus on a simple goal: learning and improving balance. Through this approach, the students also learn…
The very best gift that you can give yourself this holiday season is self care. Holidays equal stress for every family but add PWS to the mix and stress and anxiety goes off the charts. Here are some things that you can do to take care of the most important person in your life. You.…
Latham Centers’ staff work so hard day in and day out to create the life-changing programs for our children and adults with complex special needs. Not only do staff support our residents, but they also support one another. Below is a list of important recognitions for staff in November and December, as composed by…
Click HERE to see our new dorm on campus, “The Cottage,” come to life in this video!
There are few things more difficult than questioning whether or not your child needs residential care. Even if you are approved for funding you still need to make a very difficult decision. Here are some things to consider when you are searching for the answers: How is your family being impacted? If you have other…
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.