Posts Tagged ‘Prader-Willi Syndrome’
Latham Staff Perspectives: Learning at the Prader-Willi Alliance of New York Conference
Latham team members pictured: Matt holding up a water bottle on ‘Cheetah Tuesday’ during Staff Appreciation Week; Rob at the Aquarium with his suite; Dr. Sari exploring the Cape on a bike ride; and Taylor during Brewster in Bloom with Luke ! Latham Centers staffers returned from the recent PWANY Conference in Binghamton with new…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics: Go, Latham Hawks!
Week two of Special Olympics practices at Latham School is in the books! Our athletes began to get familiar with the basics this week and they’re starting to show real signs of improvement! What a great way to exercise, socialize, and gain confidence. Please join us in wishing our Latham Hawks the best of luck…
Read MoreLatham’s Virtual Social Hours continue!
Who doesn’t love a custom Kahoot game and a Disney dance wheel? As always, we had so much fun at last week’s “Under 22” Virtual Social Hour, and we’re excited for our “Over 22” Virtual Social Hour this evening from 5-6 p.m.! For our greater PWS community near and far, we invite you to contact us…
Read MorePWS Conference preview: Patrice Carroll and Gina Sheehan to present on behaviors
Don’t forget to sign up for the June 1st Prader-Willi syndrome conference in Glastonbury, Connecticut! Patrice Carroll, Latham’s Director of PWS Services, and ‘A Bright Future’ Conference Chair, will present with Gina Sheehan, Latham’s Director of Adult Services. Together they will lead a discussion on Relationships and Adult Behavior Consideration designed for the PWS community. Healthy relationships are a key…
Read MoreCreating a calming space
Individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome can often become overwhelmed or overstimulated, requiring a space where they can go to regroup. Creating a safe space – a sensory calming environment – can help to avoid outbursts when the environment becomes too stimulating. These calming spaces can be done anywhere in the home as long as they are…
Read MoreLatham presents on Prader-Willi at DDS event
Latham Centers staff members with expertise in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) presented to professionals, parents, and Department of Developmental Services (DDS) staff at a training in Middleboro, Massachusetts on January 11th. Patrice Carroll, Kathy vanEsselstyn, and Katrina Fryklund led the two-hour training which incorporated information on many aspects of PWS. Feedback from participants in the training…
Read MoreHigh school student Leah Healy’s 5K Run for PWS raises over $16,000 for Latham
On June 16th, over 100 participants laced up their running shoes to take part in the 5K Run for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) in Bay Shore (Long Island), NY. Leah Healy, a rising senior at Bay Shore High School and the proud sister of Latham student Sean Healy, planned, organized, and executed the race to raise…
Read MoreLatham Special Olympian receives ‘Heart of the Winner’ and ‘Athlete of the Year’ awards
Latham’s Physical Education Teacher Monique Williams made a heartwarming announcement at our Year End Celebration last month. After sharing highlights of this year’s Special Olympics program successes with more than 200 students, families, staff, and Latham friends, she brought Latham School student Christopher M. to the stage to announce that he is the recipient of…
Read MoreBig smiles and warm summer breezes: Students ride specialized three-wheelers for fitness and fun
One of Latham’s Program initiatives in 2017 is physical fitness, and students on campus are showing us how much fun fitness can be. We’ve been enjoying watching them gleefully ride around on specialized adaptive tricycles. Many of the three-wheeled tricycles were purchased with grant funds, providing students with more opportunities to stay active on campus.…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Airline Travel
If you are planning to travel by air this summer with your child, a few plans made in advance can help to make it a smooth experience. Call the airline ahead of time and ask for early boarding. Many families tell the airline that their child has autism because it is a more recognizable condition…
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