Latham Centers is quite busy planning many PWS conference presentations! As we celebrate PWS month, we look forward to meeting families and professionals across the globe! Just last month, a delegation of Latham staff attended the PWNY Alliance conference in Syracuse, NY. Latham staff Jonathan Smith, Pam Nolan and Patrice Carroll gave informative workshops for…
You are the mother of a child with special needs. In the early years you may have mourned and been jealous of the moms of ” typical kids” and then as time went on you accepted that you have been given a gift; a gift of a child that has brought you joy beyond your…
Six students and two staff braved the elements on a chilly Cinco de Mayo and rode on the Tails of the Sea out to Stellwagen Bank in Cape Cod Bay to see the whales. The day was not promising and we did not think we would see many whales. As it turns out we must…
Wow. It seems like overnight, the gardens, trees and birds have erupted all around us! Spring has gloriously arrived and Latham School is shaking off her winter coat! The painters are coming, the grass is being mowed, the kids are prepping the gardens and picnic lunches, long overdue, are happening. Latham School is situated on…
The Latham campus is located in the beautiful town of Brewster. Brewster is a small, idyllic town that has a strong connection to the sea (we are known as the Sea Captains town), but is also very rural and not at all flashy. Brewster is a place that still cares strongly for the members of…
We often use incentives to help our kids through their day, to help them stay on track and to encourage them to keep trying. But with so many incentives. the clutter builds up quickly and we want to be careful not to promote collecting and hoarding at a young age. I prefer to use incentives and prizes…
It seems to finally be true! Spring has arrived at Latham School! Kids are playing in the sun. Shouts are reaching my windows from the playground and daffodils are blooming all around us. Physical activity is especially important to our students and nothing beats an afternoon out and about. So, I plan to emulate them…
We don’t always know what’s behind a meltdown or behavioral crisis but we do know that their feelings are real. Their reactions to certain circumstances can seem over the top or unnecessarily dramatic but underneath are real feelings of frustration, sensory overload, rage, and plenty more. To effectively deescalate a meltdown you don’t need to…
As we prepare to say goodbye to a long term and beloved student today as she graduates, I have had requests to re-post this tip. I have to admit that seeing kids leave is one part of children’s services that I have not and probably never will get used to.April, we love you and will…
“Imagine a place where dreams are inspired, where traumas are healed and where transitions into adulthood are compassionately guided. Imagine the comfort, after many years of struggles and confusion, of knowing someone you love so dearly is now living at such a transformational place. That place is Latham Centers.” Dear Friend: With Mother’s Day 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.
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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.