The Valentine’s Day dinner table set for kings and queens. Our individuals all looked so nice, dressed up for Valentine’s Day Dinner. One gentleman in a suit, ladies in lovely pink and red, and one very original young man dressed in green and a top hat which brought smiles and good cheer; his humor…
What makes Latham a special place to work? Latham is doing a lot of things really, really well. I have been here for 8 years and if you have ever looked at my resume, that may seem surprising. Prior to working here, I jumped around a lot and rarely stayed in a job for longer…
It is not uncommon for parents of kids with PWS to spend winter mornings wrestling, I mean gently persuading, their children out of shorts and short sleeve shirts even when the temperature dips below 20 degrees. Some may argue that if the child isn’t cold or uncomfortable then let them wear what they want however…
Curious about how our students spend February on Campus? As the weather gets more extreme, and snow flurries turn into blizzards, it’s of the utmost importance that our students stay entertained and focused. World renowned PWS doctors, Dr. Forrester and Dr. Gourash came to campus on February 2nd and 3rd to meet with our students…
In past posts we have told you about the amazing Exercise Program we are developing as a response to Cape Cod Foundation/CHNAs Wellness funding. This funding was given to the adult residents of Latham Centers, Arc of Cape Cod, and Community Connections to promote healthy living with special needs. Specifically, individuals are working on Staying…
Preparing for adulthood should start very, very young. 1. Expect a lot. A child with PWS should have the same basic expectations that their siblings have. If chores, manners and speaking to adults with respect are household expectations in your home be sure that these rules apply to everyone. The details may need to be…
You could try making Strawberry Soup at your house as well! If you stay up to date with our blog you’ve heard of Chef Paul. He is the Head Chef on campus and has created many a HEALTHY feasts for our students since coming to Latham Centers in 2015. Students have always looked forward to…
This winter the students of Marconi are working hard in our “Where in the World” is Marconi class! In this class the students of Marconi are exploring different countries and their diverse cultures! We have created passports, customized them and are ready to stamp them and fill them in with information that we discover about…
Bullying can be a serious, life changing experience for any child. Children with PWS who are bullied can sometimes be unaware of what is happening to them and need the adults in their lives to step up even more. Our kids are so often extremely trusting of others and need to feel accepted by peers…
This year the Brewster Falls Classroom and the Nauset Classroom have joined together for Social Studies!! Once a week the classes combine in the Library to read and discuss topics related to World History. The collaboration has been beneficial to the educators as well as the students. Another benefit from combining classrooms is peer to…
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.