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Tip of the Week: In his words – Sean

Sean is an extraordinary young man who has been with us at Latham School since last December. He has an enormous heart, always knows when someone isn’t feeling well, and… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Connecting with other “ordinary parents with special children”

  Every other year, I attend the National PWS conference and meet new people who share their unique and helpful experiences. Today, our team met Gina (Terrasi) Gallagher and Patricia… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Slowing down fast eaters

Many children and adults with PWS have an uncoordinated swallow, placing them at risk for choking. Fast eating can make the risk even higher. Here are some things that can… Click for more.

TIP of the WEEK: Spring Break

Many of you will be traveling for spring break. Here are some tips for safe and successful travels with your child with PWS. 1. Make prior arrangements with the airline.… Click for more.

TIP of the WEEK: Complicated Topics

There are times when we need to explain things to our kids that we ourselves cannot understand. Divorce, death, family members fighting or not speaking, seeing something good happen to… Click for more.

TIP of the WEEK: Halloween Tips

With more awareness of children of non-typical diets and children with different needs it is a bit easier these days to celebrate Halloween minus all of the candy. Schools are… Click for more.

TIP of the WEEK: Community Based Activities

While there are many benefits to any kind of exercise, participating in community based activities has the added benefit of inclusion and relationship building. Three of our residents from the… Click for more.

TIP of the WEEK: Communication with Schools

As the school year begins you will likely run into some bumps in the road, especially if your child has started a new school where he or she is unfamiliar… Click for more.

TIP of the WEEK: To Cook or Not to Cook

We are often asked if it is ok for a person with PWS to cook meals with or without assistance. The answer really comes down to the individual person. Some… Click for more.

TIP of the WEEK: Staying Connected

As I am preparing to attend the international conference in Toronto next week I want to encourage everyone to stay active in the PWS community. Whether you are the parent… Click for more.

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