Many students diagnosed with PWS have some cognitive and behavioral difficulties in school. All students have different learning styles, rates, strengths, and areas of need. Some classroom strategies that Latham educators frequently use have proven to be very effective. Parents may want to consider these ideas when developing an Individualized Education Plan: Classroom environment: food…
“Will I get married one day?” “Will I have my own children?” “Can I become a firefighter/pilot/doctor or nurse?” “Will I go to college?” We hear these questions so often and many parents struggle with what to say. Do we take away their dreams by being honest or do we provide them with a…
Latham Board member Amy Carroll was recently honored with a “40 Under 40” award by the Cape & Plymouth Business Magazine. The annual award program recognizes distinguished businesspeople under the age of 40. Working in conjunction with the Cape Cod Young Professionals and South Shore Young Professionals, this program spotlights the region’s top young business…
No matter what your plans are for this summer you no doubt have a different schedule and routine than you do during the school year. This change in routine can be very difficult for our kids with PWS, not to mention the constant challenges of BBQ’s with family who may not understand your child’s needs.…
I admit it, I like the spontaneity of blogging. An idea pops into my head and before I forget the thought, I can communicate it to…well, you. Who though, are you? I wondered if anything we write about at Latham is interesting to a greater audience so I decided to remotely venture into the geographic…
Several students, adults and staff members attended the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of New England 4th annual PWSANE walkathon! As always Latham students helped out by supplying the water and passing it out to make sure that all of the walkers stayed hydrated. We had a wonderful day seeing old friends and meeting new ones, getting…
Cape Cod said goodbye to one of her most unique visitors yesterday…a wandering black bear. This bear’s internal “GPS” was somewhat screwed up (or it was looking for a pre-season vacation rate). Instead of heading north, it came east. Our Cape Cod bear became the media darling of our communities and his adventures up and…
Many children with PWS find everyday hygiene routines almost unbearable. Sensations like brushing teeth, hair brushing and bathing send them into sensory overload and you find yourself fighting to do the most basic routines. Try having your child bite on a vibrating toy made specifically for biting just before it’s time to brush his or…
Take a look at the beautiful gardens that the students and facilities staff have been busy cultivating this Spring! The students can be proud of creating beautiful spaces filled with color and scents that welcome all. ” You can bury a lot of troubles digging in the dirt.” ~Author Unknown
Hello to all of our Friends, Colleagues and Families! We have been getting a lot of requests at conferences, on-line and from families on some challenging behaviors that are causing stress for the person with PWS or the care-giver. So, we decided to offer some techniques through our blog that you may find useful. Sometimes…
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.