Latham Centers has published our ninth LivingHealthy Podcast on Podbean! Our team’s latest podcast targets specific questions from families around the country with a child in their life diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Patrice Carroll and Katrina Fryklund shared this vlog (video blog) to introduce this episode: In the LivingHealthy podcast, Patrice and Katrina…
Latham Centers’ exploration of Virtual Learning has taught us much. We’ve investigated the best ways to use technology ranging from annotation tools to virtual whiteboards; we’ve learned the best way to communicate with families, friends, and staff; and most of all, we’ve discovered amazing strengths within our students and teachers. When selecting our…
Happy First Anniversary to Esther and Esau, Latham Centers’ miniature therapy donkeys! In celebration of Esther and Esau’s first anniversary, we have created a two-minute video featuring memories from their beautiful wedding held on this day last year at Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouth Port. We hope you enjoy the montage. Thank you to everyone who attended…
We’re celebrating National Nurses Week (May 6th-12th) with this public shout-out to our nursing staff here at Latham Centers. “Nurses are heroes; compassion is their superpower!” We truly appreciate the TLC provided by our Children’s Services and Adult Services Programs’ Nursing teams! Our nurses and med assistants have such an important role in supporting students’ and…
In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, Latham Centers shares a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips: For individuals with PWS, swallowing issues are common, putting the child or adult at a higher risk of choking. To lessen the risk of choking, encourage small…
We’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4th-8th) with this public shout-out to our incredible Special Education Team here at Latham. Assistant Principal Meghan Foley shared this message of appreciation: “We all know that Latham is a special place. Our staff are extraordinary individuals and this is no different for our teachers. They are compassionate, motivated, outside…
As part of Latham Centers’ Virtual Learning Initiative, our Virtual Program administrators established an online Story Time. Katrina Fryklund explained, “Initially, the concept was to give our students at home and students on campus the opportunity to see one another during the residential hours, as well as to provide a calming activity prior to the kiddos starting their nighttime…
Director of Development Heather Kelsey shares a timely and heartfelt message of gratitude to honor our essential – and exceptional – staff here at Latham Centers. Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Today, we celebrate and thank our dedicated staff for the many ways that…
In today’s installment of our blog series leading up to #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity on May 5th in response to the COVID-19 crisis, we wish to thank award-winning fine art aerial photographer, author, pilot, and arts educator Margot Cheel. Ms. Cheel donated copies of her book, “What Do You See? Finding…
Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month: In the month of May, we celebrate PWS awareness. May is the time that we remind ourselves of all of the amazing things that make our kids who they are, and we also look at the challenges that can get in the way of them living their best lives. Although there are…
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.