Posts Tagged ‘Prader-Willi Syndome Specialists on Cape Cod’
Valentine’s Day on Latham Campus
The Valentine’s Day dinner table set for kings and queens. Our individuals all looked so nice, dressed up for Valentine’s Day Dinner. One gentleman in a suit, ladies in lovely pink and red, and one very original young man dressed in green and a top hat which brought smiles and good cheer; his humor…
Read MoreAdult Fitness: How our Residents Continue to Exercise when Snowed-In!
In past posts we have told you about the amazing Exercise Program we are developing as a response to Cape Cod Foundation/CHNAs Wellness funding. This funding was given to the adult residents of Latham Centers, Arc of Cape Cod, and Community Connections to promote healthy living with special needs. Specifically, individuals are working on Staying…
Read MoreChef Paul Elevates Latham Centers’ Campus Valentine’s Day Dinner
You could try making Strawberry Soup at your house as well! If you stay up to date with our blog you’ve heard of Chef Paul. He is the Head Chef on campus and has created many a HEALTHY feasts for our students since coming to Latham Centers in 2015. Students have always looked forward to…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Being Happy with Today
Intended or not we often give individuals with PWS, whether we work with them or if they are our children, the message that happiness and self-fulfillment will come with time if they work hard and stay focused on their goals. By doing this we are unintentionally saying to them that in order to be happy,…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Talking to Your Child About Prader-Willi Syndrome
We received several requests for a tip of the week that addresses how to explain PWS to your child. This is an important part of not only your child’s growth and understanding of the syndrome, but for yours. PWS is a journey, it is challenging and frightening at times and at other times it…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: The Hard Questions
“Will I get married one day?” “Will I have my own children?” “Can I become a firefighter/pilot/doctor or nurse?” “Will I go to college?” We hear these questions so often and many parents struggle with what to say. Do we take away their dreams by being honest or do we provide them with a…
Read MoreLooking for the Right Program
We listen. It sounds so darn simple. Yet it is still one of the best ways we have to help parents or guardians find the right fit for their child. I don’t pretend to know what it feels like to seek help for a child with Prader-Willi Syndrome or other life challenging issues. I haven’t…
Read MoreThe Value of Specialized PWS Placement
*This article appeared in PWSA (USA) newsletter The Gathered View Samantha sits at the lunch table with her friends, laughing, gossiping and talking about things that teenage girls talk about. She looks forward to after-school activities, visits home and shopping trips. Samantha is a regular girl, doing what girls do–going to school during the day and…
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