Posts Tagged ‘Residential School for Prader-Willi Syndrome in Massachusetts’
Tip of the Week: In her words
Annika approaches everything in her life with energy and enthusiasm. She laughs easily and often and is always the first one in line! When Annika first came to Latham School just over a year ago, there were big challenges that we needed to work on. As 2017 came to a close, we sat down…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Creating best practices
In the almost two decades that I have been working with people diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome, I have seen best practices change many times. PWS is such a complex disorder that the need to change and be flexible with your beliefs is integral in the success of children and adults with the syndrome. You do…
Read MoreLatham shares expertise at national PWS conference
Latham staff members attended a national Prader-Willi syndrome conference in November, sharing the expertise we’ve developed through years of program experience, training, research, and evaluation. Eight staff members from both our Children’s Services and Adult Services Programs participated in the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) National Convention in Orlando, presenting, exhibiting, and attending professional development sessions.…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: For Adult Services Program’s Philip DelHagen, supporting someone in need is a blessing
Adult One-to-One Counselor Philip DelHagen loves his job and looks forward to it every day. “For me, being able to support someone in need is a blessing,” Phil said. “I was fortunate enough to have people in my life when l was struggling who genuinely cared. Now I have that ability and chance to do…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Getting Through the Hard Times
With the deeply upsetting news this week regarding the closing of the PWS unit at the Pittsburg Institute it is more important than ever for us to stick together as a community. It is human nature to panic when such an important resource is taken away but rest assured we will find a way to…
Read MoreStudents Dream Big and Learn Big at Dream
Every summer, Dream Day on Cape Cod invites the Latham students to visit their campground for a day of fun. On Monday, July 11th, the Latham students traveled to Nickerson State Park in their home down of Brewster to enjoy a day of fun outdoor activities. The activities planned included archery, fishing, canoeing, arts and…
Read MoreSummerTide at Latham: Year-Round Learning Meets Summertime Fun
The Fourth of July has come and gone and now it’s time for Latham’s SummerTide Program! Known for an exuberant amount of fun, the SummerTide Program, funded by community partners, Friends of Pleasant Bay and the Dreyfus Foundation, blends academics and fun into a seamless curriculum. Students are engaged in general academic classes such as…
Read MoreSTEM at Latham Centers: The Blue Economy
Maura Smith, Latham Centers’ Director of Vocational Programs, has been hard at work in the community, on campus, and in our residential homes. During her time at Latham Centers Maura has helped to increase our community inclusion with incredible results – over 60% of our children and adults are employed or volunteering in…
Read MoreFirst Annual Latham Centers’ Adult Program Summer Cookout and Dance Party Social
Whether they be volunteering, working and/or participating in day programs, the adults who reside at Latham Centers are all active members of their community. Over the past year these numbers have grown exponentially and it is time that successes are celebrated! Dedicated staff of the adult program realized a need: our residents are working so…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Latham Centers’ Students Attend Best Buddies Prom!
If one were to drop by campus last Monday, he or she would have seen staff glowing as they watched approximately 50 Latham students glamorously adorned in tuxes and prom dresses. June is always an exciting month for the students at Latham: the sun is out, the Year End Celebration is right around the corner,…
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