http://specialhopenetwork.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:41:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We had the second encouraging request in two days- a school we work with has lost one of its teachers, and the substitute volunteer teacher called to ask for help.  She wanted to know how she could best support the existing teacher, how she could figure out how to teach ... http://specialhopenetwork.com/2031/another-school-requested-and-came-for-help-today We were asked by a school we have consistently worked with to come to their classroom for children with intellectual disabilities and help them to teach their children better.  This, I believe, is a first for us.  We often offer, and some accept gladly, but this is the first time ... http://specialhopenetwork.com/2028/consulted-with-a-school-today This week was the end of two weeks of intensive training for 10 potential workers for our two Community Centers.  Due to everyone's lack of education and experience at the beginning, and the learning curve that needed to be climbed, I presented them with a challenge:  those who would learn, ... http://specialhopenetwork.com/2026/finishing-the-two-week-training-for-potential-workers This morning, one of our workers mentioned that her cousin, Musonda, who is 8 years old, microcephalic, delayed in all milestones, and almost completely nonverbal, has been crying all night, and not eating and drinking, for a few days.   A few days??? Here, where the heat and dry air ... http://specialhopenetwork.com/2020/another-medical-trip-today About a month ago, as our team of folks evaluated the needs of children with intellectual disabilities who came to sign up for our new community centers and sponsorship programs, we met an engaging little 1 year, 5 month old named Nathan.  He was born with bright pink, shiny skin, ... http://specialhopenetwork.com/2017/medical-care-for-ichthyosis Today we restarted our training that began a bit in December for some staff, and earlier for two others. We are starting with two trained Social Workers, one Educator, and three younger girls (18 years each) who have someone with special needs in their home. We also have ... http://specialhopenetwork.com/2005/training-new-staff-for-our-community-centers That’s right, friends. This post is meant to give you all a sneak peek of the up and coming things happening here at Special Hope… Within the next couple weeks, our website will be undergoing a significant facelift! Thanks to consultation from Brooks Adams Research and design by Kate ... http://specialhopenetwork.com/1988/sneak-preview-changes-at-shn One of the things we thought we would be doing more of when we got to Lusaka was adding to existing programs, and giving teachers and parents new ideas to augment their current educational plans. Due to many factors, we have just not had the chance to do this ... http://specialhopenetwork.com/1981/tweaking-an-already-existing-program-for-a-change An aside from the typical "How We Operate" series to let you know some exciting news on the Operations front.  Since we arrived a year and some months ago, Special Hope has been meeting and getting to know LOTS of great people and organizations working with kids who have intellectual ... http://specialhopenetwork.com/1978/joining-forces This past week, from Monday to Friday, every day, we held a course on Speech and Communication Delays and How To Address Them for teachers, parents, administrators, and anyone else that spends time with children who have intellectual disabilities.  I spent a lot of time reading every book we have ... http://specialhopenetwork.com/1972/speech-and-communication-delays-and-how-to-address-them