The students of the Long Pond classroom have been working diligently these past few weeks to complete their Biology projects. We have been learning about ecosystems, and the animals that inhabit them. Everyone learned about animals such as polar bears, and the thick fur and blubber they have to survive the bitter cold of the…
The Children’s Residential Department is honored to announce that Dominic Monick has been nominated for the Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools (maaps), 2016 Albert E. Trieschman Memorial Award for Exceptional Direct Service to Children! This award is intended to acknowledge superior direct service contributions to special needs children. Dominic Monick exemplifies dedication and…
There is nothing more frightening than checking on your child who was just in bed, playing in the yard or sitting in the living room and discovering that they have wandered off or run away. Many parents deal with this very dangerous behavior frequently. Here are some things to do if your child likes to…
Couldn’t make it to the Hyannis Recruiting Event on the 20th? Learn about Latham Centers and the amazing Career Opportunities at our January 25th Recruiting Event! Members of our HR team will meet you at the Falmouth Career Opportunities Office (210 Jones Road, Unit #14, Falmouth, MA 02540) from 12pm to 3pm. Click HERE for…
As we start 2016, this year is full of new beginnings, healthy choices, and goals. The Centers for Disease Control and prevention have put together some helpful and healthy tips to keep in mind. 1. Review Family Health History and schedule an appointment for updated vaccinations/screenings. (remember to bring a list of questions and…
Learn about Latham Centers and the amazing Career Opportunities tomorrow at our January 20th Recruiting Event! Members of our HR team will meet you at the Career Opportunities Center in Hyannis (372 North Street, Hyannis, MA 02601) from 10am to 2pm. Join the staff who work to help those with complex special needs who call…
Latham Centers’ staff are always thinking, “What is best for OUR clients?” Over time staff and consultants have worked together on how to best manage PWS Specific Behaviors. A common issue with people with PWS is hoarding. Patrice Carroll writes in a 2014 Blog post, “Hoarding…is a common PWS behavior.The act of gathering items usually…
The above drawings, held by students, depict the State House. Yesterday we wrote a bit about maaps, and the opportunities that surface from being a member of this amazing Chapter 766 organization. Specifically, maaps works with some 7,000 children with special needs from 87 Massachusetts schools. maaps’ Government Affairs Committee launched its 1st Annual Public…
Monique and student celebrate Field Day 2015 on Latham Campus. Annually, Latham Centers celebrates and nominates a teacher who has truly excelled and impacted the students on campus. The nomination is for the maaps (Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools) Excellence in Teaching Award. maaps seeks to, “work tirelessly every day to help students…
Intended or not we often give individuals with PWS, whether we work with them or if they are our children, the message that happiness and self-fulfillment will come with time if they work hard and stay focused on their goals. By doing this we are unintentionally saying to them that in order to be happy,…
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.