Easter is a holiday in which kids (and adults) are focused on candy, Easter Egg hunting, and large family style meals. What happens when one can’t be eating unhealthy things because they gain weight twice as fast as a “typical” person? Those with PWS face quandaries like this daily, and over time we’ve built…
As you’ve learned from our blog, healthy dining at Latham Centers has been a focus. We hope that by posting our menus for large holiday meals, we can help people battling with PWS Diagnoses have fun, healthy, and stress reducing meals. This year, Chef Paul is preparing a day’s feast for Easter conducive to off-campus…
Latham Centers Staffer Katrina Fryklund with Garin Veris, and Falmouth High School Staff and VIPS and CCYP Volunteers Yesterday, Latham Centers’ staffer Katrina Fryklund traveled to Falmouth High School to work with students on S.M.A.R.T. goal setting (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely). Just as Latham Centers encourages students and adults to be integrally involved in…
With yet another food holiday right around the corner here is a list of non-food and sensory friendly items to put in your child’s Easter basket. Please be mindful of choking hazards if your child is very young or has a history of eating non food items. All of these things are excellent for the…
No one can dispute the many benefits of regular exercise. Maintaining a healthy weight, increased relaxation and mood, and improving your immune system are just a few reasons that regular exercise should be a part of the daily routine for your family. Motivation to exercise can be difficult for a person with PWS due to…
The Special Olympics bowling team, the Latham Hawks, finished off their season by attending the Candlepin Tournament at Alley Kat Lanes in Kingston on Sunday. The kids had a great time and were wearing uniforms and smiles from beginning to end. Excitement grew around campus as students prepared for the event with help from staff.…
Some children with PWS have a difficult time in crowds or unknown environments causing some parents to avoid many community trips. Taking your child on an outing does not have to be stressful. With the right amount of planning it can be a successful trip for everyone. Many parents avoid community outings because of the…
Getting back on track after a meltdown takes some patience and flexibility. Often times after a meltdown your child will want to sleep- let them. Sleeping is their way of calming down and resetting their brains. It is possible that they will not even remember the incident and they certainly will not have experienced it…
Click here to see the entire show! Bowling is one of the students’ favorite physical activities. They play as a team and support one another while still keeping track of personal scores! While some students opt to bowl with the aid of staff and bumpers, other students want to experience the tournament unaided. Way to…
Patrice Carroll is Latham Centers’ world-renowned Prader-Willi Syndrome specialist. She works with Latham Centers’ residents with PWS, their families and consultants, continuously learning and teaching about PWS best practices. Every week we are fortunate enough to learn a PWS Tip from Patrice. Below is a compilation of PWS Tips specific to getting back to school,…
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.
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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.