During a day with sunny skies, seventy-five degree weather, and an abundance of smiling faces, approximately 250 people came together for the 2016 Latham Centers’ Year End Celebration on Friday, June 17th. It began with staff and students traveling to the future Latham Campus Expansion Site a half mile down the road from campus on…
Click image to view video Patrice Carroll, Latham Centers’ Manager of PWS Services, is recognized worldwide for her expertise in Prader-Willi Syndrome care. Patrice has filmed four videos which include Fostering Positive Relationships and Independence, De-Escalation during a Crisis, and Skin Picking. Today we show the fourth video, Skin Picking. “Skin picking is a common…
Jeff Bush teaches because… “I enjoy working with the students.” The teachers and aides at Latham Centers are proud to work with our students. After asking each staff why, we decided it must be shared with you, our readers. Thank you to our amazing staff for the work that they do – without you…
With so many difficult stories on the news over the past few weeks it can be challenging to help those with PWS understand so much heartache. If your child is struggling with understanding how and why these things happen here are some ways to help them through: 1. Limit access to the news. Many of us…
Recently, students from the West Wing, Upper Deck, and Simpkins went on an outing to Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, RI. The kids and staff spent the day visiting the various animals and their respective exhibits throughout the park. The students had an opportunity to pet some of the barnyard animals (goats, donkeys and…
Click image to view video Patrice Carroll, Latham Centers’ Manager of PWS Services, is recognized worldwide for her expertise in Prader-Willi Syndrome care. Patrice has filmed four videos which include Fostering Positive Relationships and Independence, De-Escalation during a Crisis, and Skin Picking. Today we show the third video, De-Escalation During Crisis. The final video will be shown at…
If you are planning to travel by air this summer with your child, a few plans made in advance can help to make it a smooth experience. Call the airline ahead of time and ask for early boarding. Many families tell the airline that their child has autism because it is a more recognizable condition…
If one were to drop by campus last Monday, he or she would have seen staff glowing as they watched approximately 50 Latham students glamorously adorned in tuxes and prom dresses. June is always an exciting month for the students at Latham: the sun is out, the Year End Celebration is right around the corner,…
Click image to view video Patrice Carroll, Latham Centers’ Manager of PWS Services, is recognized worldwide for her expertise in Prader-Willi Syndrome care. Patrice has filmed four videos which include Fostering Positive Relationships and Independence, De-Escalation during a Crisis, and Skin Picking. Today we show the second video, Fostering Positive Relationships and Independence. The other videos will…
Summer vacation is the best time of year for parents and public school teachers but for parents, not so much! Long unstructured days can be very difficult for children with PWS and in turn, difficult for the whole family. Take time before school lets out to create a routine that is easily attainable and stick…
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.