As per request...
As per request
this time I will write on the blog in English. I’ve been on ISS one month now
and today Julia is leaving which will be a bit strange because she is the one
who has been telling me what to do and where to go – both in the stable and in
Trichy. The next volunteer, Sofie, comes on Sunday so I will only be alone for
one day, though.
Everything
here is going at its one pace, the children for this 3 months period will be
evaluated within the next weeks. During the short month I’ve been here I have
seen development and change in all the children, such as initiative, increased
speech and more communication. It’s really pleasing to see that the riding
therapy results in visual changes even during a short period of time. I will
take over the training of horses after Julia and together with Sofie help the
physiotherapist Bhardi with the horse therapy. Since the riding therapy classes
always are in the mornings I’ll be able to spend some time with the other
children in school during the afternoons. ISS has both a therapy swimming pool
and a sensory room so there are plenty of activities to go around.
2012 is an
extra good year to be a volunteer at ISS because in October we will celebrate
the 20th anniversary of INTACT! I’m fortunate enough to be here and
help with some of the preparations, which will be great fun. But it’s also
important to take this opportunity to show how well needed INTACT is and how
big difference it can have for one single child – and during these two decades
there have been lots and lots of children.
/Fia
Photos: Julia Ask
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