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Tip of the Week: PWS Awareness Month (Week 5)

May 31, 2019

…People with PWS have a slow metabolism. It takes far fewer calories for them to gain weight than it does for a person without PWS. Always consult with a…

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Latham’s ‘PWS University Episode 6’ provides tips on Sensory Processing and Executive Functioning Disorders

February 13, 2020

…PWS-focused podcast series called PWS University highlights important aspects of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) — the good, the challenging, and everything in-between. This week’s PWS University podcast offers insights into two oftentimes-related disorders.  …

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A Special Community Meeting on Campus

June 11, 2019

…Student Council each presented for one minute in front of their peers, explaining why he or she would make a good student leader at Latham School. Ballots were handed out…

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Adult Program Director’s Thanksgiving reflections: “I am thankful for you”

November 30, 2020

…people can change the world. On this day, you changed our Latham world for the better. Prepping, menu planning, cooking, serving, setting up, staffing, helping our individuals through all of…

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Tip of the Week: With support, happiness grows

July 19, 2019

…Note: During the Latham Centers PWS University Podcast, Patrice Carroll, Director of PWS Services, explores the different aspects of Prader-Willi syndrome – the good, the challenging, and everything in between….

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Tip of the week: Back to school sleep schedule

August 2, 2019

Back to school is right around the corner. Now would be a good time to start easing your child into the school year bedtime and wake up schedule….

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Student Spotlight: Annie shares feelings of happiness and pride at Latham

August 6, 2019

We’d like to extend a warm welcome to Annabell, one of our new students at Latham. For today’s Student Spotlight, Katrina Fryklund, Director of National Outreach and member…

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Tip of the week: Team communication

September 6, 2019

…at good communication and shared goals.   Patrice Carroll is Latham Centers’ world-renowned Prader-Willi syndrome specialist. She works with Latham’s residents with PWS, their families, and consultants, continuously learning and…

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Latham School celebrates Katrina, our newest graduate

November 13, 2019

Last week, our community came together for the graduation of Latham student Katrina. The speech below – delivered by our Director of National Outreach, Katrina Fryklund – provides…

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Latham’s PWS University 3: Maintaining Optimism

November 14, 2019

…as an example of how to approach interests positively. For many, an interest as outside the box and consuming as his could be considered perseverative. Because our staff focused on…

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