Search Results: virtual social hour

TIP of the WEEK: Personal Space

March 3, 2017

Personal space is a must learn social skill in order for your child to be a successful adult. Don’t wait to teach these skills because not addressing them…

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TIP of the WEEK: Regurgitation

March 17, 2017

…their child does this, it often goes untreated. Let’s be honest, it’s not healthy and definitely not socially acceptable so if you child is doing this- talk about it! Your…

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TIP of the WEEK: Spring Break

March 24, 2017

…anxious about air travel. Many parents describe their child as having autism because it is most widely known and the accommodations needed are so similar. 2. Use social stories. Telling…

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New Cottage Dorm Space Mimics Home-like Setting for our Students

March 29, 2017

…positively in a social setting, take turns, and focus on sportsmanship. It is a wonderful opportunity for staff to not only have fun with the students, but also to focus…

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27th Annual PWS Conference Albany NY

May 16, 2017

Social Media Safety, Obesity Clinical Trials, Safe Restraint, and what I think was the highlight of the conference, the Panel of Service Recipients.  This was a panel of four individuals…

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Tip of the Week: Turn off the news

August 18, 2017

social media. Individuals with PWS pay close attention to what we say, what we listen to, and are keenly tuned in to the feelings and stress levels of close family…

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Tip of the Week: Effective communication

August 25, 2017

…understanding more complex verbal and social communication. Refrain from sarcasm and non-verbal cues. Be clear, use as few words as possible, and give time for full processing between steps in…

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Halloween traditions on campus are a treat for all

October 30, 2017

…trick-or-treat snack and social time, and special performances by staff on the outdoor stage. Staff members who planned and participated in this detail-intensive special event for our students did an…

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Staff Spotlight: Meet Latham’s outstanding Admissions Team

November 16, 2017

…Residential Services), Brynn Cooper, LICSW (Director of Social Services), Brittni Taylor, M. Ed (Director of Education), Patrice Carroll, LCSW (Director of PWS Services), Susan LaPlant (Director of Admissions), Katie Emond…

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Giving Tuesday is one week away… thank you for supporting Latham in this season of giving and all year long

November 21, 2017

  #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the…

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