Gov. Charlie Baker and Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey have officially declared this week DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION WEEK in Massachusetts. Latham Centers’ staff are truly what make us the life-changing and sometimes life-saving organization for children and adults with special needs. Read this letter composed by Genevieve, an amazingly grateful student from Latham…
Children and adults with PWS who also have auditory processing disorder can appear to be defiant, stubborn, or highly agitated when in actuality they simply cannot process your instructions in a typical time frame. Here are some ways to help your child succeed: 1.Speak and wait. One step instructions followed by a 20-30 second waiting…
Marigolds from the Herb Garden In June, Agway donated Marigolds, Chamomile, Rosemary, Mint and Lavender to Latham Centers’ very first Herb Garden. The garden was dubbed, The Agway Herbal Garden in honor of our generous community partner. Implementing the Herbal Garden in our vocational program was a multi-staff effort between job coaches, vocational, and residential…
Learning a new skill takes lots of time and even more patience. Whether that skill is physical like walking on unsteady terrain or stairs or if the skill is tolerating stress or change it is crucial that the child is allowed to practice in a safe environment until they feel comfortable. 1. Don’t get discouraged.…
Our teachers (and students) on Latham Campus are so excited that the new school year has started! Each teacher recognizes the students’ individual strengths in which he or she gear the lesson plans around. The teachers, simultaneously, learn what skills the students need to improve upon and create fun and interactive activities. This continues from…
Latham Profiles: Kristina Law Children’s Substitute Supervisor What do you enjoy most about your job? After 14 years of employment here I can honestly say there is so much that I enjoy. I truly enjoy the fact that each day is different and I have learned something from the students every single day. After working…
Click on photo to view slideshow. Recently we have been posting short slideshows on our Blog highlighting Latham Works and the great skills the program teaches students at Latham Centers. How better to see our students in action than in a photo?! According to the MA Dept. of Labor, only 17.1% of peoples with disabilities…
Principal’s Corner Our teachers (and students) on Latham Campus are so excited to start the new school year! Each teacher recognizes the students’ individual strengths in which he or she gears the lesson plans around. The teachers, simultaneously, learn what skills the students need to improve upon and create fun and interactive activities. Today we…
Latham Centers’ adult residential program spans Cape Cod, from Brewster to Plymouth. While so many houses is advantageous for Latham Centers’ adult residents as it allows for different opportunities in different areas, Latham Centers’ staff always aim to create activities which will bring the entire group together. Latham’s Adult Nursing Manager, Lindsey Howard, has introduced…
Every Friday Patrice Carroll, Latham Centers’ Manager of PWS Services with world-renowned recognition, posts tips and suggestions to help you take care of your child with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Patrice has years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with PWS, both on and off a school campus. As school is just around the corner we’ve…
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.