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The importance of teachers in the life of someone with PWS
The vast majority of children with Prader-Willi syndrome also have learning difficulties. It is a misconception that they cannot learn past a certain level; the truth is they are often…
May 7, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness (May 7) – Community of support
Reach out to the Prader-Willi syndrome community on good days as well as bad days. On a bad day, you can get advice and find listening ears to help you…
May 7, 2022 | Click for more.
Advocacy: Focus on Adult Services Program Rates
Latham President & CEO Anne McManus and other CEOs representing the Cape Cod Disability Network met last week with Senators Elizabeth Warren, Susan Moran, and Julian Cyr, and Representative Sarah…
May 6, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness (May 6) – Healthy teeth
Pay close attention to tooth brushing and overall oral hygiene in people with Prader-Willi syndrome. Thick saliva in PWS causes early tooth erosion; the more you do early on, the…
May 6, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness (May 5) – Assessing the environment
If your child is struggling in school more than usual, always check the environment before assuming it is a behavioral issue. Florescent lights, loud or repetitive sounds, hard seats, or…
May 5, 2022 | Click for more.
MaryClaire presents Doctoral Capstone Project at Johnson & Wales
We are incredibly proud of the educational pursuits of MaryClaire Attisano from our Children’s Services Program. She began her career at Latham Centers as an intern and continues to…
May 4, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness (May 4) – Travel preparation
Traveling with a person with Prader-Willi syndrome may be a challenge, but some quick preparations will make all the difference. If you’re driving, get a map of the route and…
May 4, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness (May 3) – Holiday fun
You don’t have to skip holidays or special events! Making holidays friendly for kids and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome doesn’t mean that you have to skimp on the fun. Look…
May 3, 2022 | Click for more.
Latham student achieves longtime goal of horseback riding
We introduced you to Scott on our March 30th blog! Since that post, Scott has gone horseback riding at Emerald Hollow Farm and we so happy to share these impressive…
May 2, 2022 | Click for more.
PWS Awareness (May 2) – About Prader-Willi
PWS is a genetic disorder which occurs in approximately 1:18,000 births. Statistically, that is just under 1 baby with Prader-Willi syndrome born every 2 days in the United States and…
May 2, 2022 | Click for more.
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