Latham Centers Blog
PWS Awareness Month (May 20) – Goal creation
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,…
May 20, 2022 | Click for more.
Staff Appreciation: a Boston Red Sox excursion!
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…
May 19, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness Month (May 19) – Spring activities
During the springtime, a great sensory activity is a nature scavenger hunt, nature crafts, and activities like sidewalk chalk and rock painting.
May 19, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Siblings Group reflections: “They get it!”
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,…
May 18, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness Month (May 18) – Non-food incentives
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…
May 18, 2022 | Click for more.
Urgent Advocacy Update: “The Statewide Campaign to Strengthen Human Services”
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…
May 17, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness Month (May 17) – Picking
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,…
May 17, 2022 | Click for more.
Juniors and Seniors: paid Summer Internships start June 6th
We’ve been visiting area high schools to talk with juniors and seniors about careers in human services, and to invite students to apply for paid internship opportunities at Latham Centers.…
May 16, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness Month (May 16) – Introducing food
Caption: Melissa (Valentine’s) dining with student Ironically, many children with Prader-Willi syndrome can be picky eaters. Introduce food with different colors and textures at an early age to avoid food…
May 16, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness Month (May 15) – Exercises
The best exercises for people with Prader-Willi syndrome are routines that use all the muscle groups like swimming, dancing, and yoga.
May 15, 2022 | Click for more.
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