Nothing for children with autism!!

Posted By Chris on March 02, 2001 at 01:30:14:

I am from New York, but I am currently living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I teach English here and I love the weather and the people.

Back in New York I was a substitute special education teacher. I worked with children with all kinds of disabilities, but my favorite was autism. These children are just amazing!!

I was also a volunteer in a home-based Son-rise program, and I learned a great deal from "Philip" and his mother. I would spend 2 hours in the room with Philip and then I would receive feedback from his mother. I did this for 1 year and I enjoyed every minute of it!

I finally found a place here in Puerto Vallarta to start a program to help children with autism. Right now they don't have anything. This organization is funded by the government, but they don't have much money.

I have been meeting with the psychologist and telling her everything I know about autism and how to work with children with autism. She is very appreciative and every day I show up, there are more people to listen to what I have to say, and to volunteer to help. (Nobody seems to know anything about autism down here)

They have given me a small room (9' X 9') and want me to set up a playroom and teach them what to do. I will be able to spend a few hours each day there and they are making arrangements for me to meet 2 children tomorrow. (They only know about 2 children in all of Puerto Vallarta)

I am going to paint the room and put up a shelf and mirror. What color should the room be?

Also, Does anyone know if there are books or tapes in Spanish that I can get for these people?

I also have to mention that these people are very poor, and unfortunately right now all I can afford to give them is my time and my knowledge. If anyone knows of any other ways to help these people, I would love to hear about it.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Chris chriszang@hotmail.com

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Comments:: I am from New York, but I am currently living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I teach English here and I love the weather and the people. : Back in New York I was a substitute special education teacher. I worked with children with all kinds of disabilities, but my favorite was autism. These children are just amazing!! : I was also a volunteer in a home-based Son-rise program, and I learned a great deal from "Philip" and his mother. I would spend 2 hours in the room with Philip and then I would receive feedback from his mother. I did this for 1 year and I enjoyed every minute of it! : I finally found a place here in Puerto Vallarta to start a program to help children with autism. Right now they don't have anything. This organization is funded by the government, but they don't have much money. : I have been meeting with the psychologist and telling her everything I know about autism and how to work with children with autism. She is very appreciative and every day I show up, there are more people to listen to what I have to say, and to volunteer to help. (Nobody seems to know anything about autism down here) : They have given me a small room (9' X 9') and want me to set up a playroom and teach them what to do. I will be able to spend a few hours each day there and they are making arrangements for me to meet 2 children tomorrow. (They only know about 2 children in all of Puerto Vallarta) : I am going to paint the room and put up a shelf and mirror. What color should the room be? : Also, Does anyone know if there are books or tapes in Spanish that I can get for these people? : I also have to mention that these people are very poor, and unfortunately right now all I can afford to give them is my time and my knowledge. If anyone knows of any other ways to help these people, I would love to hear about it. : Thank you very much for your time and consideration. : Chris chriszang@hotmail.com