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TIP of the WEEK: Explaining Tragedy

June 17, 2016

…on in the background without realizing that our kids are watching and listening. Turn the tv or radio off and give your child (and yourself) a break for a while….

Tip of the Week: In his words. Friendship

April 13, 2018

…student comes to us and quickly starts to make connections with their peers and get the experience of friendship for the first time. Patrick has been with us for several…

Making new friends: Latham’s Virtual Storytime features Hannah

August 19, 2020

Latham Centers has received wonderful feedback on our Virtual Storytime programming. It has become a much-anticipated online event created by the Children’s Program team for students with Prader-Willi…

Logan reads masterfully on Latham’s Virtual Storytime

September 22, 2020

Latham Centers’ Virtual Storytime participants were so fortunate to have Logan read to them recently. Logan is by far one of the most energetic students who joins us…

May 5th PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Riley

May 5, 2021

Self-stimulation like hand flapping, rocking, etc. are coping skills that release dopamine and ultimately make the person feel good. It is counter-productive to say things like “quiet hands”…

May 9th PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Quinn

May 9, 2021

Humor is a wonderful way to connect and establish a good working relationship with the person with PWS. Avoid using sarcasm, as this may be confusing and cause…

May 13th PWS Awareness Tip & Fact of the Day by Mathias

May 13, 2021

…the Day- “Happy PWS Awareness Month! I am really good at Police work. I love Christmas and superheroes. I’m a good son and a good friend.”  …

PWS Awareness (May 7) – Community of support

May 7, 2022

help you feel less alone. On good days, you can do the same for others. If it’s happening to you, you can be sure someone else has already gone through…

Latham Celebrates Rare Disease Day (Part 2): “I have learned so much from each of our students and strive to be more like them”

March 1, 2023

…on the planet. Sean is kind, respectful, and fun. He is a deep thinker and is always good for a reflective discussion. He is also a prankster and…

PWS Heroes! Student Scott and Staffer Rob S.

May 22, 2023

…extraordinaire, who impresses staff like Rob regularly with his amazing skillset. PWS Awareness Month TIP of the Day: Good Moments Keep a running list of good moments – things…