Comments on: Susan’s Got a New Name http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/10/10/susans-got-a-new-name/ The Blog for Travelers, Retirees, Expats and anyone who needs to know the REAL Costa Rica. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:30:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Virginia Schorr http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/10/10/susans-got-a-new-name/#comment-13143 Virginia Schorr Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:39:00 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/10/10/susans-got-a-new-name/#comment-13143 Hi -- I have a close friend who lives in Ciudad Colon which in not far from San Jose. Her 9 year old son has Down's Syndrome. His education in the public school system (I believe in a class for special needs kids) has been quite poor.I would like to help her find a better solution (private school, home tutoring etc.) What services, schools, etc.have you found in Costa Rica for children with Down's Syndrome? My friend is also a single mother and she and her family were born in Costa Rica and speak only Spanish. I am an American, a retired teacher, and live in New York. I would really appreciate any information you can give me and I will be glad to share any information with you as well. Thanks, Virginia Hi — I have a close friend who lives in Ciudad Colon which in not far from San Jose. Her 9 year old son has Down’s Syndrome. His education in the public school system (I believe in a class for special needs kids) has been quite poor.I would like to help her find a better solution (private school, home tutoring etc.) What services, schools, etc.have you found in Costa Rica for children with Down’s Syndrome? My friend is also a single mother and she and her family were born in Costa Rica and speak only Spanish. I am an American, a retired teacher, and live in New York. I would really appreciate any information you can give me and I will be glad to share any information with you as well. Thanks, Virginia

]]> By: susan http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/10/10/susans-got-a-new-name/#comment-12553 susan Sat, 22 Dec 2007 01:05:41 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/10/10/susans-got-a-new-name/#comment-12553 Hello, Sounds like our sons are about the same age. I go to a therapist named Moises - forget the last name. He is in Rohrmoser in a suburb of San Jose. He has a lot of experience and years in the business, though I can't speak to his treatment of autism. He quite caring though. Here is the number: 232-4332. A friend knows of someone who works quite extensively with diet and especially autism and I believe is here in this country. However, my friend is playing Santa Claus in the US (literally!) and won't be back till after the New Year. If I do not email you with the number, please shout back to me and I will get it to you. Hello,

Sounds like our sons are about the same age. I go to a therapist named
Moises - forget the last name. He is in Rohrmoser in a suburb of San
Jose. He has a lot of experience and years in the business, though I
can’t speak to his treatment of autism. He quite caring though. Here
is the number: 232-4332.

A friend knows of someone who works quite extensively with diet and
especially autism and I believe is here in this country. However, my
friend is playing Santa Claus in the US (literally!) and won’t be back
till after the New Year. If I do not email you with the number, please
shout back to me and I will get it to you.

]]> By: Elsa http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/10/10/susans-got-a-new-name/#comment-12550 Elsa Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:14:30 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/10/10/susans-got-a-new-name/#comment-12550 Hi, My 2 1/2 year old son was just diagnosed with autism. We live most of the year in Playa Hermosa de Jaco. I am looking for other folks with kids on the spectrum, and therapists. Any direction you could point me in would be much appreciated. Thank you so much! Hi,

My 2 1/2 year old son was just diagnosed with autism. We live most of the year in Playa Hermosa de Jaco. I am looking for other folks with kids on the spectrum, and therapists. Any direction you could point me in would be much appreciated. Thank you so much!

]]> By: Susan http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/10/10/susans-got-a-new-name/#comment-12171 Susan Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:00:53 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/10/10/susans-got-a-new-name/#comment-12171 The Costa Rican people are incredible towards my child. Not for a moment have I had to worry about being judged or put-down because of Addison's syndrome. He is approached always with a HI! a wave, talked to and it is a relief to know that is one defense I can live with tucked away: I just don't worry about the society here. In fact, because it is such a kid culture, everyone notices and accepts kids. It is not such a seprarate world as the States. Every restaurant has baby seats (not such safe ones!) but the effort is there. The organization of the Down Sydrome community is not as advertised. So, I have to do more searching to connect. But, it is an area I have not explored a lot because of time, energy etc. I will explore more as he gets older. The biggest benefit of me living as a single mom here is the help. There is just a lot of affordable, trainable and eager people who will come to your home and help. Of course there are lemons here too, but without it, I would have a much different, much more difficult life. The Costa Rican people are incredible towards my child. Not for a moment have I had to worry about being judged or put-down because of Addison’s syndrome. He is approached always with a HI! a wave, talked to and it is a relief to know that is one defense I can live with tucked away: I just don’t worry about the society here. In fact, because it is such a kid culture, everyone notices and accepts kids. It is not such a seprarate world as the States. Every restaurant has baby seats (not such safe ones!) but the effort is there.

The organization of the Down Sydrome community is not as advertised. So, I have to do more searching to connect. But, it is an area I have not explored a lot because of time, energy etc. I will explore more as he gets older.

The biggest benefit of me living as a single mom here is the help. There is just a lot of affordable, trainable and eager people who will come to your home and help. Of course there are lemons here too, but without it, I would have a much different, much more difficult life.

]]> By: Esther Lowe http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/10/10/susans-got-a-new-name/#comment-12165 Esther Lowe Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:53:52 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/10/10/susans-got-a-new-name/#comment-12165 Susan I have a child with autism. We are thinking of staying in Costa Rica 4-5 months out of every year. How does the community accept and react to your child? How are the services or support groups? Thanks, Esther Susan
I have a child with autism. We are thinking of staying in Costa Rica 4-5 months out of every year. How does the community accept and react to your child? How are the services or support groups?
Thanks, Esther

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