Good hygiene skills are essential in personal growth, independence, and self esteem. Teaching your child to be independent with their self care and as early as possible will save a tremendous amount of difficulty in later years. Here are some ways to teach good hygiene skills: 1. Use visual aids. Pictures, videos and role plays…
Caption: Amie is just one of the many wise and compassionate staffers loved by the students at Latham School. You’ve heard us say before that often times staff at Latham Centers are more than just teachers, clinicians, nurses and aides, but rather, family members and confidants. Today we held our PWS Meeting for all…
People with PWS can have difficulty paying attention and/ or maintaining focus for more than a few minutes. Here are some ways to improve your child’s attention span. 1. Eliminate distractions. It is often difficult for our kids to ignore distractions. When practicing focus techniques be sure to keep external distractions to a minimum. 2.…
*We have reached out to both our students and adult residents who call Latham Centers home and have asked them to tell us their stories. They’ve courageously battled through medical and familial issues to be where they are today and they tell the stories of what makes them happiest while others will tell you about…
Students at the Worship Services June wraps up the Latham Centers Worship Service for the year with a positive and uplifting note. Once the month (with the exception of July and August) Latham Centers hosts a service lead by one of the many faiths represented on Cape Cod. This service gives the students opportunities…
Marianne and Princess, the Opossum, before the release. Marianne, an adult resident of Latham Centers, has volunteered for many years at the Cape Wildlife Center. She thrives when working with animals, and has truly become a nurturer. Below is a story composed by Marianne herself, after releasing Princess into the wild. One day…
Annually, Latham Centers hosts families of students who reside on campus, local politicians, staff, and alumni to the Latham Centers End of Year Celebration. On Friday, June 19th visitors came from across the street and across the country to celebrate another successful year. For the first time this event was at the Latham Campus Expansion…
Repetitive question asking comes with the PWS territory but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to deal with. Question after question (and often the same question repeatedly) can wear down the most patient person. Here are some things you can do to lessen the repetition: 1. Remember that this is a symptom of anxiety. Knowing that…
What being a Latham Player means to me: There are many responsibilities that come with being a Latham Player. We practice typically once or twice a month. We then perform at many different places throughout the year. It’s anywhere from a church to a special event we’re invited to. Practices need to be…
My most memorable performances as a Latham player: Over the course of the 3 years of being a Latham player we’ve done many memorable performances. The performances that have been most memorable for me are the CapeCodCAN! performances in Cotuit. They are held in May at the Cotuit Center for the Performing Arts. Many organizations…
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.