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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…

Tip of the week: Latham’s new PWS University Podcast

July 12, 2019

I’m excited to announce that Latham Centers will be creating a monthly podcast called PWS University to explore the different aspects of Prader-Willi syndrome — the good, the challenging, and…

Tip of the Week: With support, happiness grows

July 19, 2019

…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. She…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…