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Filtered by Archive: January 2020

Tip of the Week: IEP Components – Staff Support

Parents have asked for suggestions about information to be included on an IEP created for a child with Prader-Willi syndrome. Previous tips have outlined Food Safety and Clinical and Behavioral components; below is a list… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Celebrating in your own way

With the holidays directly upon us, I know that the anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed are high. Our kids feel our stress, react to a change in their routine,… Click for more.

Tip of the week: Seasons changing

As the season begins to change, it can be a difficult time for children and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome when it comes to wearing the proper clothing. A combination of… Click for more.

Tip of the week: Team communication

As the school year starts up, early communication with your child’s team is crucial. Establish regular communication and don’t wait until something becomes a problem before addressing it with the… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Bedtime

Individuals diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome struggle with getting a good night’s sleep. Here are some ways to help your child get the best sleep that they can: Pick a bedtime… Click for more.

Conference reflections: “One of the best things” for PWS caregivers

Latham Centers has a long history of leadership and professional development in the local, regional, and national Prader-Willi syndrome community. Specialized PWS conferences have proven remarkably insightful to staff at… Click for more.

The Latham Cookbook: Co-author Patrice Carroll writes about the PWS journey

Patrice Carroll, co-author of Latham Centers’ new cookbook, is internationally recognized for her expertise in Prader-Willi syndrome. She has been working with individuals and families impacted by PWS since 1999,… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Pen Pal Program

Latham Centers is thrilled to introduce our international pen pal program. Many of our students come to us without ever having an appropriate peer group, but once they arrive, they… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Celebrating our students

Yesterday was a very special day for the students at Latham Centers. In this 30-second video taken after the close of our Year End Celebration, Jessica helped me express what… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Kyphosis

Kyphosis is a curvature of the neck and spine and can occur in individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome due to poor muscle tone. Daily exercise to maintain back and neck muscles… Click for more.

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