Many of you are starting your plans for holiday traveling. Here are some tips for increasing the odds of a positive experience. 1. Flying. If you are flying home for the holidays be sure to alert your airline that you are traveling with a person with special needs. Many parents simply say that their child…
Peter Cooper welcomes Napoleon!!! As part of our Pet Care Program, Peter Cooper took part in an opportunity to dog sit for a cute little four legged friend named Napoléon, Nappi for short! Nappi is a miniature poodle who has a little bit of a…
With Halloween right around the corner, here are some tips for a safe and fun holiday: 1. Know your end goal. Do you want your child to avoid candy altogether? Have a few pieces that night? Have one piece per night for a few days? Decide how you want to handle treats ahead of time…
For the past several months, Great Hill has been the location for Zumba Night. Clients from several houses have been enjoying a new, fun way to exercise and everyone has been participating and having a great time. Over time Zumba nights have progressed from an evening of fun exercise to a time for social gathering…
Meghan Pouliot was awarded the Excellence in Service Award from the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs for her contributions to the Latham School and for the therapeutic practices she conducts in her classroom. Meghan was awarded this honor for many reasons. She created and instructs our, “Lights Camera Action” club which uses digital…
The internet can be a valuable resource for our kids as long as there are safety precautions in place. 1. Put parental blocks on your computer and change the password often. 2. Have the computer in a common area and not in their bedroom. Be wary if they turn the computer off quickly when you…
When it comes to living with PWS, there are many health concerns (associated with PWS). One of the most common is obesity that leads to the individual becoming diabetic. There are also dental problems and poor/limited eyesight. Among these concerns is how they can be controlled so that you may be healthy and happy. Before…
Crafts created by Pam and Allan! The individuals at Run Pond Road are a crafty bunch; enjoying everything from tie dying to making birdhouses. Pam has quite the skill set in crafting. She crochets beautiful blankets which she’s donated to the MSPCA for the animals to use and has even sold some for a profit!…
Latham Centers’ Adult Residents learning new exercises to work on in pairs (Jamie Hoffman pictured on left) Jamie Hoffman, co-owner and Trainer at Fitness Revolution in Orleans joined forces with Latham Centers’ staff to lead a class of 18 Adult Residents entitled “Staying in Shape.” It is of the utmost importance that both the students…
Left to right, teachers: Andrea B., Amie G., Monique W., Jessica G., Meghan P. and Jeff B. “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge” ~Albert Einstein Last week, as declared by Gov. Charlie Baker and Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey, was Direct Service Professional Recognition…
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.