Posts Tagged ‘PWS Awareness Month’
PWS Awareness Month (May 23) – Theory of Mind
People with Prader-Willi syndrome have a difficult time seeing things from others’ perspectives. This is not by choice but instead is an immature Theory of Mind. Theory of Mind is a developmental stage that most neurotypical children develop around age 3. Children with PWS do not complete this developmental stage, therefore they find it difficult…
Read MoreCelebrating PWS Awareness Month at Latham: Creating a Virtual Community
Every year throughout the month of May, Latham’s campus and group homes light up with residents and staff celebrating National PWS Awareness Month. Latham Centers is proud to enhance awareness and education about Prader-Willi syndrome, and although celebrations looked a little different this year, our staff, residents, and professionals came together to shine attention…
Read MoreDr. Jennifer Miller connects with students on Storytime
As we continue to celebrate Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, Latham Centers highlights special guests who have read to our students on Virtual Storytime.* On Wednesday, May 13th, Dr. Jennifer Miller met our Virtual Storytime family when she “Zoomed in” from Florida to read Where has the Moon Gone? by Hiroyuki Arai. It was a sweet…
Read MoreLatham welcomes meteorologist Mike Wankum to Storytime
As we continue to celebrate Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, Latham Centers highlights special guests who have read to our students on Virtual Storytime.* Guest Reader Mike Wankum: On Monday, May 11th, over thirty participants in our Virtual Storytime portal welcomed Mike Wankum, meteorologist on WCVB-TV (Channel 5). Mike was delighted and honored to join our…
Read MoreTip of the Week: PWS Awareness (Prader-Willi tips ‘Week 3’)
In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, Latham Centers shares a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips: Many families are physically isolated from other families with children diagnosed with PWS, but social media allows for virtual connections that can be invaluable. With some monitoring,…
Read MoreAmy McTighe, our second guest reader on Virtual Storytime, shares “Harry the Dirty Dog”
To celebrate PWS Awareness Month, Latham Centers has invited special guests to read to our students three evenings a week on Virtual Storytime.* Guest Reader Amy McTighe: On Wednesday, April 28th, Amy McTighe, PhD, surprised the students who joined Virtual Storytime, introducing her new puppy and reading Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion. In the story, Harry bounces…
Read MoreLatham invites students with PWS to online Social Hour this Wednesday evening
Invitation for our PWS Community: We’re hosting an online “Social Hour” for young adults with PWS! May is Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, and the Admissions Team at Latham is hosting a social hour for Latham students and new acquaintances from our greater PWS community. On Wednesday, May 20th, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (EST), students with…
Read MoreTip of the Week: PWS Awareness Month (Week 1)
In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, we’re sharing a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips (May 1-3): · Individuals diagnosed with PWS can have social, medical, and learning challenges. But never forget that the list of what is good about them is far…
Read MoreTip of the Week: PWS Awareness Month (Week 5)
In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, we shared a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips: People with PWS experience temperature differently. Layering clothing in summer and shorts in winter is not uncommon. Have a picture in their room of what appropriate clothing for…
Read MoreTip of the Week: PWS Awareness Month (Week 3)
In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, we’re sharing a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips: Even if an individual with PWS has good safety skills (crossing the street, the ability to call for help when needed), don’t assume that those same skills…
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