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TEAMworks Guatemala- April 10, 2015
- Apr 10, 2015
- Guatemala
Blog Post Day #2
We started off our day breaking into two groups...we dropped Cindy, Dana, Lori, and Craig at Alida España and Paige, Kori, Charity, and Ashley headed to Mama Carmen's.
Alida España is a school for children with special needs. In the morning, our group gave a presentation about how to know the difference between sensory and behavioral difficulties to the staff of the school and some of the students' parents. They were given techniques and real life examples on how to address these issues. We then broke into small groups and each therapist led small group discussions while Craig worked on a set of twins wheelchairs. Craig was able to make custom cushions to provide improved postural support for both boys.
At Mama Carmen's, we were greeted by familiar faces, Cesar and Merlin, and quickly made lots of new little friends. We were able to fit some kiddos with Beniks and orthotics and educate the caregivers on good positions for the more involved children. We also did lots of language development activities with lots of kiddos.
The group was reunited at Alida España where a wonderful lunch was prepared for us by the children. In the afternoon, each discipline paired up and evaluated 15 students. We were able to demonstrate therapy techniques and give equipment to the therapists that work at the school. Only a PT or an OT would cry over a scooter board and quad canes! We also got to work with parents and provide them with home programs.
When we were packing to come to Guatemala, Lori and Charity found in our donations, two sets of tennis shoes that were so specialized that we almost didn't bring them. Each pair of shoes had one shoe with a lift. God threw us a surprise party this afternoon when two children came to us today that both needed a shoe with a lift! The shoes were the perfect size and had a lift on the side that needed it!!! Only God could provide that!!!! The smiles on the faces of the kids and parents made all our hurdles the past two days worth it!!!! On a side note, our equipment specialist, Craig Evans, 22nd anniversary is today. Happy Anniversary.
