Many of you have asked that I talk in greater detail about getting through the holidays, specifically about how to explain to family members (grandparents in particular) about their child’s diet. How many of you have heard the following- “It’s only one cookie“, “It’s a special day“, “He’s thin“, “You don’t need to worry about…
Latham Centers is excited to announce the addition of three new exercise bikes to the Adult Residential Program. As the weather gets colder and the wind gusts become stronger, residents become more discouraged to exercise outside. There is no time like the present for these new, high-tech recumbent bikes. These bikes will be split between…
Just one week from today, on November 23rd, 2016, Cooke’s Seafood in Hyannis will donate 20% of sales to support the student and adult residents at Latham Centers. Cooke’s Seafood and Latham Centers are taking on this endeavor as their first community partnership. Cooke’s is open from 11:30 through 8pm, and is located at 1120…
November 10th marked an important day for Katrina Fryklund, Director of Development at Latham Centers. Katrina has been a member of Cape Cod Young Professionals (CCYP) for the past there years. CCYP is one of Cape Cod largest networking groups whose mission is to “connect Cape Cod’s emerging leaders, engage them in the community, and…
There are times when we need to explain things to our kids that we ourselves cannot understand. Divorce, death, family members fighting or not speaking, seeing something good happen to the kid at school who picks on them- all of these are circumstances that can have complicated and confusing details that many of our kids…
Students at Latham Centers come to our beautiful Brewster Campus having experienced many different walks of life. While some identify strongly with a particular religion, such as Catholicism, others may identify with Judaism, or no religion at all. Knowing these differences, it is important that we support EACH student as best as possible. It is…
Fall means a lot of things to many people. There are memories associated with upcoming holidays and the typical seasonal events usually focused around specific festive foods. Cider, Halloween candy, pumpkin, hot cocoa; all food items we associate with Fall. For all the students at Latham Centers, this season can bring excitement and also…
Many children and adults with PWS experience issues with sensory integration. Creating sensory rich environments can help to reduce anxiety and improve focus and concentration. Sensory needs are very specific to each individual so try lots of things and see which ones are the most effective. Explore lighting, scents, tactile toys, and seating options. Sometimes…
Take a look at the students and staff’s creative costumes from last Friday’s Halloween Parade! Many parents and guardians were on campus, as well a variety of staff from all different departments. While students were each given the opportunity to have a few pieces of candy, they were also given the opportunity to “trick…
Yesterday you heard how the adults in our program were celebrating Halloween, now it’s time to hear about the Children’s program, and how they’re celebrating! Annually the students and staff have a Halloween Parade. All the students dress up, as do many of the staff. (Take a look at the photos from 2015!) Staff…
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.