Latham Centers’ Virtual Learning Team invites members of our Prader-Willi syndrome community to the thirteenth Social Hour for students ages 8-22, and the eleventh PWS Social Hour for adults 22+. We hope you’ll join us in ringing in the spring and summer seasons with a special song and the spinning of the karaoke wheel! Whether…
Some people with PWS have slower than typical processing speed. Allow a few minutes after speaking to be sure that what you said was not only heard, but also understood and processed. Today is the 18th day of PWS Awareness Month. Today’s Video: Joselyn’s PWS Awareness Month Fact of the Day- “My name is Joselyn.…
Pay close attention to whether the environment is affecting the person with PWS. Sensory Processing Disorder can make people extremely uncomfortable and unfocused. Check for lighting, temperature, and sounds that may be making learning and concentrating difficult. Today is the 17th day of PWS Awareness Month. Today’s Video: Daniel’s PWS Awareness Month Fact of the Day-…
Many people with PWS are also diagnosed with Executive Functioning Disorder. Using “ firth this then that” instructions can help the child or adult understand the sequence of instructions that you are communicating. Today is the 16th day of PWS Awareness Month. Today’s Video: Bridget’s PWS Awareness Month Fact of the Day- “Happy PWS Awareness Month!…
Using social stories to prepare for a new or an undesired experience can help to ease anxiety and establish expectations for the event. Today is the 15th day of PWS Awareness Month. Today’s Video: Bella’s PWS Awareness Month Fact of the Day- “Happy PWS Awareness Month! People with PWS can do so many things like…
Skin-picking is a common problem in people with PWS. Distraction and barriers are the go-to response for lessening the severity of this behavior. To help decrease this behavior, cover the sites, create a barrier to reaching the sites (Triathlon suits, overalls, long sleeves—depending on where the site is), and a distraction for their hands during…
Always build the option to take a break in to your child or student’s day. A choice board, flag, or any visual cue can be used by your child to alert school staff or parents that they need to stop and take a break. Without this, you run the risk of the child showing you…
If your child has a history of running away, you should contact your local police or fire department to alert them to this behavior. It can be helpful to use a tracking device for kids or adults who are at high risk for getting lost. Today is the 12th day of PWS Awareness Month. Today’s…
Pay close attention to toothbrushing, as people with PWS have poor dental hygiene caused by thick saliva that pools in the mouth, causing erosion to tooth enamel. Today is the 11th day of PWS Awareness Month. Today’s Video: Trevor & Family’s PWS Awareness Month Fact of the Day- “Happy PWS Awareness Month! People with Prader-Willi…
Games like Red Light – Green Light, matching games, and Find-and-Seek games are all good ways to improve Executive Functioning. Today is the 10th day of PWS Awareness Month. Today’s Video: Liam C’s PWS Awareness Month Fact of the Day- “Happy PWS Awareness Month! My name’s Liam. People with PWS can do a lot more…
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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