Search Results: donkeys for good

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….

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…

TIP of the WEEK: Being Happy with Today

January 8, 2016

…they are existing right now, today, isn’t’ good enough. Of course there needs to be goals and dreams to reach for, everyone needs that, but do we value our family…

TIP of the WEEK: PWS? A “To Do List” for New Parents

March 29, 2013

is outdated or sensationalized. Stick with publications or websites of trusted programs and groups. Ask families or ask us, there is good info and support out there for you….

A Spring Graduation

May 24, 2016

…of you did not know me well. I was difficult at times but you were all very good to me.’ Latham has been Trish’s home for the past six years….

Meaningful Lives

December 8, 2011

…in hopes of brightening their lives.  Jennifer T, who lives in the S Yarmouth residence  has been working regularly caring for the four donkeys in our asinotherapy program. She…

A Glimpse into the Donkey Caretaker Training Program

December 26, 2016

Here, see adult resident, Tina, and Donkey Trainer and Expert, Kris Thompson go through a few of the routines with our donkeys. The Asinotherapy Program is…

Donkey Dash

January 15, 2024

…is a unique part of our vocational and therapeutic programming. Our students and individuals regularly care for and interact with our six therapy donkeys under the guidance and supervision of…

Staff Spotlight: Danielle Kinder, 2021 William McClennan Award Recipient

December 21, 2021

…Latham Centers was the introduction of two miniature donkeys, Angus and Moonbeam, as part of a therapeutic program called Asinotherapy. He single-handedly organized a fundraiser for the donkeys, arranged for…

Student Spotlight: Latham welcomes new student to campus

March 12, 2019

We’d like to extend a warm welcome to one of our new students at Latham. For today’s Student Spotlight, Admissions Officer Kara McDowell interviewed Mikey, and his wonderful…