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…Lexi redefined, for me, what it meant to support your peers here at Latham. If a friend of hers was ever having a tough time, she would be first on…
Staff Spotlight: Clinician Melissa Hyer-Mitchell cherishes the privilege of changing students’ lives
Clinician Melissa Hyer-Mitchell has been a member of the Social Services team at Latham Centers for so long that she thinks of Latham as her second home. She…
Brant Lemieux initially joined the Children’s Services team at Latham while earning a degree. “A good friend of mine was working at Latham and suggested I apply. I…
Transitions can be especially difficult for a child with PWS or other special needs. Today, as one of our Latham students graduated and continues his transition to our…
…here stronger, smarter, calmer, and in control of your life. Good luck, Brandon, you have worked hard and you deserve this! …
Latham adult resident Zander (Alexandra) P., who has an impressive background in riding and caring for horses, has been volunteering in recent months at Cranberry Sunset Farm in…
…whose good work supports those in need. The grant awards include funding from the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund, combined with state housing subsidy funds. Anne McManus said the award…
…Even if an individual with PWS has good safety skills (crossing the street, the ability to call for help when needed), don’t assume that those same skills will…
…your point across. Always follow up with clear verbal communication. Most individuals with PWS have a list of challenges that we would like to address, but never forget…
The smiles and laughter lasted for hours at Friday afternoon’s Field Day at the Latham campus. Highlights included relay races (while balancing cones of water on their heads),…