Posts Tagged ‘Prader-Willi Syndome Specialists on Cape Cod’
TIP of the WEEK: High school Transition
The transition from middle school to high school can be particularly challenging. Be sure to meet with your child’s team long before the actual transition takes place. Allow for time for your child to see the school and meet the teachers before the other students arrive. Many times high school requires your child to move…
Read MoreThe Beach: A Poem for you by Latham Students
The students at Latham have been thinking positively about the upcoming beautiful weather and accompanying activities. The following poem was written by eight students who participated in the My Voice, My Values program at the Cape Cod Theater Company. This original poem was crafted and drafted 100% by students. The Beach by C.J.,…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: PWS Awareness Month
To those of us in the PWS community spreading awareness happens everyday. At each doctors appointment, IEP, sometimes even a trip to the store ends up spreading more awareness than we care to spread! But for one month each year we get to unabashedly talk about the syndrome that we love to everyone and anyone…
Read MorePrader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month Fact of the Day
May is Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month. At Latham, we take this month to focus on community awareness. This is our time to spread the word and teach our communities about the needs of our kids and adults. Throughout the month, Patrice Carroll, our PWS specialist, will be posting a different fact. PWS Fact: PWS is a…
Read MoreMay at Latham Centers: Students Looking forward to the Summer!
What an exciting time on Cape Cod as the days become longer, flowers bloom and new delicate aromas permeate the air as the water surrounding Cape Cod gets just a bit warmer. May will be filled with a plethora of events: Saturday May 7- Brewster in Bloom, Craft Fair at Drummer Boy Park Sunday May…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Exercise Everyday
Getting your child to find the motivation to exercise can be a challenge but is immensely important to their overall health. Children and adults with PWS can struggle with coordination and that coupled with low muscle tone make exercising difficult. Here are some ways to incorporate exercise into your child’s everyday routine: Join in. Your child…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Medical Appointments
There are many things that people with PWS have in common and one of them is lots of medical appointments. Here are some ways to manage all of those appointments: 1. When you are seeing a new doctor be sure to request a double appointment so the first half can be spent teaching the doctor…
Read MoreLiving and Thriving with PWS: Surviving the Holidays
The holidays are always a big topic of conversation when it comes to individuals with PWS. There’s the time spent with family, but then of course comes the thought of food!! It’s important for families to understand the necessary steps to ensure individuals have a safe and enjoyable holiday. When I was younger I always…
Read MoreCHNA Grant Program Adult Exercise Class
On Tuesday, March 29th our Adult Residents were treated to a personal training class hosted by Jamie Hoffman, from Fitness Revolution. This marks the second training from Jamie, who has come to know our residents quite well. This wellness program started in 2015 with grant funding from CHNA (Community Health Network Area 27), which supports community-based…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Coping with Loss
Coping with loss can be a challenging time for any child but a child with PWS brings additional challenges to the grieving process. Whether it be a family member, friend, or pet, the person with PWS needs time and patience to go through the grieving process. Initially it may appear that they are not effected…
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