Latham Profiles: Monique Williams Physical Education Teacher What do you enjoy most about your job? I enjoy giving direct support to the students in a way that I feel over time makes a difference. I enjoy the challenge; I enjoy the responsibility, and I enjoy the kid’s energies, and inquisitiveness which makes the job…
Staff and students have been working on sorting Scrabble pieces and sanding Scrabble holders in Latham Centers’ Voc Club. This club has been designed specifically for students at Latham Centers who are part of Latham Works. Students are also creating their own “Magic Sand.” “Voc Club” meets every Friday for an hour and the students…
Students hold up Hungry for a Cure Hearts on Latham Campus. The Residential Team comes together and wears orange for National PWS Month. “I am 27 years old and I live in Maine. I was born with Prader-Willi Syndrome. My urge to seek food is like a roaring lion and my hunger is like…
We all know that people with PWS have challenges- challenges with school, social interactions, emotion regulation, medical complications and the list goes on. But during week two of PWS Awareness Month I want us to remember the good stuff, the stuff that can get lost in that list of struggles. People with PWS…
“To teach is to touch a life forever.” Thank you for welcoming our new students and creating an environment built on respect Jess! Thank you, Genna, for being creative with your curriculum and inspiring your students to pass the MCAS! Thank you for incorporating sensory art and real-world practices into your daily instruction Amie!…
PWS FACTS: 1. How many people have Prader-Willi syndrome? It is estimated that one in 12,000 to 15,000 people has PWS. Although considered a “rare” disorder, PWS is one of the most common conditions seen in genetic clinics and is the most common genetic cause of obesity that has been identified to date. …
On the first day of PWS awareness month I want you to do something for you! You have fought, sacrificed, and spent countless sleepless nights battling for your child and for that you need to take some time for just you. Buy something you’ve been wanting, take a nap, go for a drive by yourself…
Latham Centers is hosting a recruiting event for our new home opening in Plymouth! This event takes place on Wednesday May 13th at 10am-12:00pm and will highlight the career opportunities that are available. For more info, please check the Latham Centers website HERE. Apply online HERE.
This weekend will be very exciting for everyone on campus and all of those in Brewster because of BREWSTER IN BLOOM. Latham Centers will have a Craft Table at Drummer Boy Park for Kids Fest from 10a-2p. Students will be there with staff, so stop by and come ready to buy crafts! Rachel Dewees will…
As the seasons change, and we transition into the spring and summer months, Latham Centers Adult Services Program will begin monthly blogs spotlighting items of interest, special events, announcements, and other newsworthy items in Adult Services. These blogs will offer a unique perspective from Latham Personnel, as well as the individuals that reside and…
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.