When your child is experiencing a challenging time either in school or at home, it can be difficult to create joy in their lives. During times of crisis we tend to focus on everything that is wrong with the situation, causing very low self-esteem and shame for your child and making it almost impossible to…
To raise awareness about Latham Centers’ Asinotherapy Program, we’ve launched this entertaining and informative blog series featuring our six miniature donkeys: Esther, Esau, Moonbeam, Curley, Angus, and Jake. Be sure to check in regularly to learn about the donkeys and the important role they play at Latham Centers. If you’re fond of sand dunes and…
Last week, we posted a blog about Latham’s change in menu based on the Mediterranean style diet. Since our new menu was implemented, we have seen many positive outcomes for our residents and their families. (Note: you should always consult with a physician before making dietary changes.) Throughout our PWS community, one of the questions…
Thanks to Case Manager Debra Anderson, we have an exceptional “Year-In-Review” to share. Debra documented Peter Cooper’s 2018 highlights, and as you’ll see, community-building is something our Adult Services staff and residents are truly mastering: For the residents of Peter Cooper, 2018 proved to be a successful year of building community relationships. We’re looking forward…
To raise awareness about Latham Centers’ Asinotherapy Program, we’ve launched this entertaining and informative blog series featuring our six miniature donkeys: Esther, Esau, Moonbeam, Curley, Angus, and Jake. Be sure to check in regularly to learn about the donkeys and the important role they play at Latham Centers. He will never be your beast…
Residents at Peter Cooper enjoyed making cards of appreciation for service men and women on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day last week. In the words of Adult Services Case Manager Debra Anderson, “Their “day off” become a “day on”!” These beautifully decorated cards were sent to an organization called A MILLION THANKS. (A Million Thanks…
We observe instances of generosity at Latham Centers every day. Generosity is one of the four core values that we incorporate into our programs, along with belonging, mastery, and independence. Quite often, it’s our students and adult residents who model these values in moving, impactful ways. Homer put smiles on many faces at Latham last…
The Cotuit Center for the Arts was rocking to the sweet sounds of the holidays at last month’s Cape Cod Collaborative Arts Network (Cape Cod CAN) holiday show. The Latham Players performed holiday classics at the show and were accompanied by jolly Santa (aka Max M). As part of Cape Cod CAN’s December show, the…
To raise awareness about our Asinotherapy Program at Latham, we’ve launched this entertaining and informative blog series featuring our six miniature donkeys: Esther, Esau, Moonbeam, Curley, Angus, and Jake. Be sure to check in regularly to learn about the donkeys and the important role they play at Latham Centers. Blog readers may remember Esau from…
When we published our specialized cookbook for the Prader-Willi syndrome community, little did the editorial team know that Latham was on the cusp of a diet trend. “Living Healthy with PWS: Cookbook and Nutrition Tips” is based on the Mediterranean diet, which US News and World Report declared “is the way to eat in 2019.”…
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.