Posts Tagged ‘Prader-Willi Syndome Specialists on Cape Cod’
TIP of the WEEK: Halloween Tips
With more awareness of children of non-typical diets and children with different needs it is a bit easier these days to celebrate Halloween minus all of the candy. Schools are getting better and better about leaving candy out of lesson plans and even neighborhoods are joining the teal pumpkin craze and offering nonfood treats for…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Community Based Activities
While there are many benefits to any kind of exercise, participating in community based activities has the added benefit of inclusion and relationship building. Three of our residents from the adult program have been golfing at a nearby golf course for the past several months. Not only have their golf games improved but they have…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Talking Politics
No matter how hard you try there is no escaping the election coverage this year. Regardless of who you are voting for here are some basics on talking with your kids about the upcoming election: 1. Be respectful. This is a perfect time to teach your kids about respect even for people that you do…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Making Water Fun to Drink
Many of our kids don’t like to drink plain water but as parents and caretakers we know how important hydration is for overall health. Here are some ways to make hydrating more interesting without the use of artificial sweeteners: 1. Add fruit. One or two slices of fruit at the bottom of the glass add…
Read MorePerforming Arts on Campus: New Instruments because of Grant Funding!
2016-2017 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Performing Arts here at Latham Centers! Thanks to generous grants from the Brabson and Morgan Foundations, Latham students now have ample musical instruments at their fingertips. The year will be full of musical exploration using glockenspiels, metallophones, djembes, xylophones, boomwhackers, ukuleles, and many more. The…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Tension Reduction
We often focus so much on the behavioral ramifications of stress and anxiety that we forget about the physical tension that our kids and adults feel during times of unease. Start a daily routine of tension reducing activities to address muscle tension, jaw clenching, and headaches associated with stress. 1. Water. Drink it, swim in…
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TIP of the WEEK: To Cook or Not to Cook
We are often asked if it is ok for a person with PWS to cook meals with or without assistance. The answer really comes down to the individual person. Some people with PWS can manage to help with food prep without stealing any food but it may increase their anxiety. Others need full food security…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Executive Functioning Disorder
Executive functioning is the set of mental skills that we use to complete a task. We use executive functioning throughout the day to complete both small and large tasks, many times without any thought to the steps involved to get from one place to another. When a person has executive functioning disorder (EFD) these everyday…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Don’t Stay Silent
It is human nature to compare ourselves with others, measure our success by the achievements of our children and compare our lives to those in similar circumstances. But what happens when our lives are chaotic, milestones are dramatically delayed, and our children do things that we are certain other children are not doing? There are…
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