Siuna Family Workshop
Mary Ann demonstrating "Los Ejercicios"
What a success!!
There were over 32 families that attended the workshop. We designed it to be informational based on some basic topics of CP, Downs Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities combined with interactive exercises, lifting and even some speech therapy and sign language! They loved the sign language! The four of us made quite the team, JP was a fabulous translator for me, and added medical information that we needed. He even translated my spanish into English, which everyone enjoyed. Mary Ann did alot of the exercises, Ryan helped out where ever was needed! He was always able to apply his critical thinking and help us think objectively. Ryan and JP learned alot about physical therapy! Just think what great medical doctors they’ll be after be part of the PT extradinare presentation! A local nutritionist came and stayed for the presentation and then added some nutrition information! They loved that piece. It was quite spectacular considering we were in an old shack that was like a sauna as we were all sweltering! The families loved it and what us to come back.
We celebrated our success with a few cervaza’s with dinner and lots of laughs. I’m amazed at how 4 people who didn’t know each other have had such a good working experience with such good fun! They are all helping me with my spanish as I’m the only one who doesn’t speak spanish…
Mas Manana
