One of the best tools that you can have is to be a part of the larger Prader-Willi syndrome community. Conferences, webinars, and online forums are a way to share and get new ideas and to feel connected to others who are going through the same journey.
Offer multiple opportunities for choice throughout the day. People with Prader-Willi syndrome do not often have the chance to decide many parts of their lives, and giving as many choices as possible can help foster independence.
We’re in Binghamton, New York! Latham Centers is happy to participate again this year in the Prader-Willi Alliance of New York’s 30th Annual Conference, “Advocating for Advancement.” “We’re learning from the best of the best, meeting families, and presenting with collaborating professionals,” noted Director of National Outreach Katrina Kozak. Pictured here: the Latham table features complimentary items,…
When creating goals for school, work, or home, be sure that the child or adult is part of the creation. The more the person with Prader-Willi syndrome has a say, the more likely they will be to work towards that goal.
Jennifer Burns from our kitchen crew went to the Red Sox game on Tuesday, courtesy of Latham’s Staff Appreciation Team efforts. We’re all smiling with you, Jen! Jen (one of the cooks in our Children’s Program) was the happy winner of a recent Staff Appreciation raffle drawing on campus.
During the springtime, a great sensory activity is a nature scavenger hunt, nature crafts, and activities like sidewalk chalk and rock painting.
Photo Caption: Jenn with her sister Diane “For the first time in 26 years of having a sister with PWS, I felt ‘They get it,’ after one meeting…” Last week, Katrina Kozak (Director of National Outreach) wrote about our PWS Siblings Group. Today we’re honored to share the reflections of one of the participants. Jenn,…
When supporting people with Prader-Willi syndrome, food rewards and incentives can end up causing more anxiety and have the opposite effect. Use small toy items, crafts, or special time with a favorite person instead.
Latham Centers’ Adult Program and our human services colleagues across the state are at a critical juncture in our funding needs. Last week, the Senate did not allocate any additional funds to the Chapter 257 line-item for Adult Services (“Rate Reserve”). Amendments are being filed by members of the Senate to put funding back in…
Encouraging your loved one with Prader-Willi syndrome to keep their nails short can help avoid skin picking behavior to an existing pick site. Other barriers such as sleeves, ace bandages, and Vaseline also help. (Related video resource here: https://vimeo.com/167016548
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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