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Winter holiday cheer kudos to Adult Services

March 4, 2021

smartly decorated vehicle with treats, songs, and goodwill for all of the residents.    Congratulations and thanks to all!     Pictured:  Director of Employee Training and Development Kathy vanEsselstyn celebrates…

Tip of the Week: Thinking way outside the box

March 13, 2021

Over this past year, we have met new friends, discovered new technology, and found a new appreciation for delivery services! As more of us get vaccinated and…

Tip of the Week: Latham’s Virtual PWS Community Book Club

March 26, 2021

…of 8 and 22 have joined us each week to catch up with one another, discuss the good parts of their day and the bad, and read a short novel…

May 2nd PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Anilton

May 2, 2021

  People with PWS may present with uneven skills. It is common for there to be a large gap between competencies, making standardized testing difficult and not a…

May 10th PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Liam C.

May 10, 2021

Games like Red Light – Green Light, matching games, and Find-and-Seek games are all good ways to improve Executive Functioning. Today is the 10th day of PWS Awareness…

May 14th PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Kylie

May 14, 2021

Skin-picking is a common problem in people with PWS. Distraction and barriers are the go-to response for lessening the severity of this behavior. To help decrease this behavior,…

May 17th PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Daniel

May 17, 2021

Pay close attention to whether the environment is affecting the person with PWS. Sensory Processing Disorder can make people extremely uncomfortable and unfocused. Check for lighting, temperature, and…

May 19th PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Sean

May 19, 2021

Be sure to look for online parent or caregiver groups if you are feeling isolated with some of the challenges that come along with a PWS diagnosis. There…

May 20th PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Patrick

May 20, 2021

…Fact of the Day- “Happy PWS Awareness Month. Some people with PWS are good at science. I know more about mosquitoes than anyone else in the world.”…

May 21st PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Mikey

May 21, 2021

…“My name is Mikey, and this is Happy PWS Awareness Month. Some people with PWS do really well in school and get good grades like I do.”…