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Staff Spotlight: Clinician Melissa Hyer-Mitchell cherishes the privilege of changing students’ lives

February 8, 2018

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…

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Staff Spotlight: Children’s overnight counselor Brant Lemieux is a role model to all

February 22, 2018

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…

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Tip of the Week: Transition to adulthood

March 9, 2018

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…

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Latham School celebrates Brandon’s graduation

March 15, 2018

…here stronger, smarter, calmer, and in control of your life. Good luck, Brandon, you have worked hard and you deserve this!    …

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Vocational news: Equestrian Zander P. volunteers at Cranberry Sunset Farm

April 25, 2018

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…

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Lt. Governor Polito announces funding for Latham’s Wareham/Sandwich project

May 17, 2018

…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…

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Tip of the Week: PWS Awareness Month (Week 3)

May 18, 2018

…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…

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Tip of the Week: PWS Awareness Month (Week 4)

May 25, 2018

…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…

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Endless fun-in-the-sun at Latham School Field Day

June 12, 2018

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),…

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National association features Latham School in its fall newsletter

November 20, 2017

one of many milestones we achieve together with our staff, our students and their families, and the entire Latham community. We’re grateful to NATSAP for sharing our good news….

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