The photos of last weekend’s art activities at our Plymouth residence convey some of the hands-on happiness at Latham Centers. We can’t think of a better way to highlight our mission — to create opportunities for independence, self-worth, and happiness for children and adults with complex special needs. We share this glimpse of “Saturdays are…
The number one wish that we hear from parents is that they want their child to feel like they are part of a community. So many students come to us from schools where they felt like an outsider, maybe had been bullied or picked on, and overall just did not feel like part of the…
Yesterday, we sent a big thank you [Turning National Parents’ Day into National Parents’ Week: Post 1 – Latham Centers] to our parent community in recognition of National Parents’ Day (WEEK at Latham Centers!) Today’s student perspective is heartwarming! Our Latham students are loving and caring individuals, and when asked to write about their gratitude,…
Sunday, July 25, 2021, was National Parents’ Day! Our first of two video greetings from students sends the message of thanks to our parent community perfectly: “Hats off to an amazing group of parents who have helped the Latham community immensely, especially through the past year and a half.” Since March 2020, we have had…
We’re happy to introduce and warmly welcome Abbie Dube, our volunteer Communications Intern. Abbie is a rising senior at Bridgewater State University studying Communication with a concentration in Public Relations and a Minor in Dance. She has received several Academic Achievement Awards, worked as a Commuter Ambassador for Bridgewater State University, and worked with the…
Congratulations to all of our Children’s Program staff, students, and parents on a hugely successful Latham Field Day! We hope that you’ve enjoyed viewing these recent videos as much as Director of National Outreach Katrina Fryklund has enjoyed creating them. Katrina said, “I’ve had the pleasure of spending more time on campus with our students recently,…
Many people living with Prader-Willi syndrome also live with sensory processing disorder. One of the main challenges is often the vestibular sense. The vestibular sense is your sense of balance, and because infants with PWS have poor muscle tone, they typically do not develop a strong vestibular sense. Babies develop this sense by moving their…
Latham Centers hosted a Field Day last Friday to conclude a fantastic Spirit Week. Students and staff were asked to represent their favorite comic book, and everyone had a BLAST with it! Monique Williams, Director of Health and Wellness, planned the day with Danny Anderson, Residential Activities Coordinator. Danny said the kids had a great…
In our second Spirit Week video slideshow, don’t miss: Fun and creative characters, including our “Incredible” Clinical Team, Fantasia Mickey, Iron Man, Jaws, Spider Man, and Moana, plus Inspiring career day attire, including spa worker, landscaper, firefighter, job candidate, construction worker, photographer, and (staff/student favorites) Children’s Program Director Gerry and “Delivery Man” Bill! Meghan Foley,…
Last week’s Spirit Week celebrations on campus were incredible! This year, ideas for Spirit Week came from a group effort between the staff, students, and parents. It was fantastic to see everyone come together to decide which themes would be the most fun. The final decision was: · Pajama Day (an all-time favorite), · Represent…
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.