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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…

Staff Spotlight: Caren Holmes instrumental in Supported Community Living program

November 19, 2019

…ten program participants in a Shared Living arrangement or independent living (in their own apartment) – all of whom receive individualized support services. For Caren, Latham Centers is exactly where…

Tip of the week: A holiday letter to family: Trust my lead

November 22, 2019

…a special day. An extra cookie for my child means anxiety and confusion and permission to veer from a carefully agreed-upon menu. “Just this once” doesn’t apply to my child because the…

Latham Players Year-in-Review: Performances in the Community

December 12, 2019

…and Training Center on Main Street in Brewster. Talent Show Fun: In October, the Latham Players joined with their friends and fellow thespians of CapeCodCAN for the Annual Fall Talent…

TIP of the Week: New PWS University podcast features holiday activity ideas

December 20, 2019

…with students with PWS – ages eight to 22 – for seven years. During this podcast, he discusses with Katrina his favorite fitness, arts and crafts, and philanthropy-geared activities that…

Remembering friends

December 30, 2019

…said goodbye to this year, including one staff member and three past Board members. We are forever grateful for their impact: Russell S. Boles, Jr., M.D. passed away in February…

Staff Spotlight: JoEllen Whatley receives Supervisor of the Quarter Award

January 22, 2020

…interest of all of her residents with everything she does.”  Gina Sheehan, Director of Adult Services, congratulated Jodi on the honor, adding, “Jodi makes the residents feel good about being themselves…

Team Latham raises over $20K in The Gasp

November 10, 2020

The fundraising totals are in for the 2020 Virtual Gasp, and we are pleased to announce that over $20,000 was raised to support Latham’s Expanding our Circle capital…

Reflections on a month of incredible PWS Awareness Tips and Videos

June 1, 2021

…about all the amazing things that people with PWS bring to the world. We hope that we have highlighted some of the good in the videos and have shown you…

Tip of the Week: In the “thick of it” like never before

December 4, 2020

extremely challenging, and our kids experience stress even when they are looking forward to something good. Do your best to keep routines the same. In past years, we’ve suggested avoiding…