Jordan Milesky of Brewster and Drexel University running the 2013 Falmouth Road Race for Latham Centers, Inc. Sunday August 12 marked the 41st Running of the New Balance Falmouth Road Race on Cape Cod. More than 12,000 runners ran the scenic 7.1 mile coastline course, including runners for some 100 regional charities. For the second…
I have the best office! I really do. Directly outside of my window (I’m on the second floor) is a gorgeous tree with a picnic table underneath. I am the beneficiary of children’s laughter or conversations that float up to my window. As I gaze down, I see kids & staff interacting. I don’t see…
One of the most common issues we hear about from families and other providers is sleep problems. Too much sleep or extreme fatigue, restless sleep or difficulty falling asleep, waking too early or struggling to rouse in the morning. The common thread is that people with PWS often do not have quality sleep and this…
Throughout our adventures around Cape Cod selling raffle tickets for our quaint playhouse, a replica of Sea Captain Elisha Bangs’ home on our Brewster Campus, we have met some amazing individuals. Most recently we encountered Mrs. Faith B., a server and chamber maid at Latham’s Inn & Restaurant in the 1950’s. Latham’s Inn & Restaurant…
What a great IPWSO Conference! The caregivers conference day was filled with passionate and creative people from 22 countries talking and learning about best practices for people with PWS. And I’m happy to say that I survived both of my presentations! The general conference day followed for parents, scientists and caregivers. More to come on…
Today was the first day of the IPWSO conference and what a wonderful start it was! Over 200 hundred people from dozens of countries have joined together to listen, learn, share and support each other on topics from genetic phenotypes, GI issues, creative living solutions and more. July is typically a rainy season here but…
1. Be patient- It is very hard to see our kids in a full blown meltdown, tantrum or aggressive episodes. Once a serious behavior starts it is virtually impossible to stop it mid cycle. Instead, we need to let it play it’s course and keep them safe from hurting themselves or others. Tell yourself that…
Throngs of supportive and delighted spectators lined the streets of the lively Chatham Fourth of July Parade cheering on the Cape Associates Playhouse Float to benefit Latham Centers. The Shore Road to Main Street route was the perfect venue to show off the replica home modeled after the 1855 Sea Captain’s house on the campus…
Latham Centers is fortunate to have two additions to its small development team this summer. In May, Katrina Fryklund of Wellfleet was hired as the new part-time Development Associate replacing the retiring Gail Meyers-Lavin. Katrina is busy promoting the Cape Associates Playhouse Raffle to benefit Latham and taking on new web and support projects to…
One of the easiest and most effective ways of easing the anxiety of our kids with PWS is to be sure that they know what to expect each day. A daily schedule will not only diminish stress but will save you from the “what’s next” set of questions that will start at sun up 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.