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Latham staff present at PWANY Conference
Over fifteen Latham Centers staff from our Children’s and Adult Programs attended the Prader-Willi Alliance of New York Conference last week. Staff from our vocational, nursing, residential, educational, and admissions…
May 27, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness Month (May 27) – Schedules
Try scheduling non-preferred tasks before preferred tasks with your loved one with Prader-Willi syndrome. In the morning, be sure all of the routine is scheduled before having breakfast to make…
May 27, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness Month (May 26)
Many disruptive behaviors we see in Prader-Willi syndrome are due to a misunderstanding or miscommunication. People with PWS typically have slow processing speed and only hear the last thing you…
May 26, 2022 | Click for more.
Students find their ‘Inner Superhero’ in campus art project
Residential Activities Coordinator Danny Anderson shared highlights from a recent “Create your own superhero” activity on campus. Danny said, “Huge shout out to Chris Fitz, Cooper, Hanna G, and Kevin…
May 26, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness Month (May 25) – Scoliosis
Scoliosis is very common in people with Prader-Willi syndrome. Surgery may be necessary depending on the percentage of the curvature. Several orthopedic surgeons in the country specialize in scoliosis in…
May 26, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness Month (May 24) – Swimming safety
For our loved ones with Prader-Willi syndrome: Pay close attention to children and adults when they are swimming. Although swimming is one of the best exercises, it can also bring…
May 24, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness Month (May 23) – Theory of Mind
People with Prader-Willi syndrome have a difficult time seeing things from others’ perspectives. This is not by choice but instead is an immature Theory of Mind. Theory of Mind is…
May 23, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness Month (May 22) – Conferences
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…
May 22, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness Month (May 21) – Choices
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…
May 21, 2022 | Click for more.
Team Latham is at the PWANY Conference
We’re in Binghamton, New York! Latham Centers is happy to participate again this year in the Prader-Willi Alliance of New York’s 30thAnnual Conference, “Advocating for Advancement.” “We’re learning from the…
May 20, 2022 | Click for more.
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