by Amy Murakami | Aug 9, 2022 | 2022 - Ecuador
Today was our last day in Ecuador. We were able to return to the orphanage to give a presentation to the tias, therapists, and staff. Bessie talked about music therapy and prompting levels, Amy covered presumed competency and executive functioning, and Suzie modeled...
by Amy Murakami | Aug 8, 2022 | 2022 - Ecuador
Since today is Sunday, the tias and children got a break from us crazy therapists and we got to see some wonderful Ecuadorian landscape. We were in a town called Baños, known for waterfalls, trolls, and sugarcane. We took a four-ish hour double decker bus tour to see...
by Amy Murakami | Aug 6, 2022 | 2022 - Ecuador
Today was a “go go go” day and we hit the ground running. The orphanage had the BRIGHT therapists teamed with their therapists and had a list of children they were hoping to have assessed. The therapists ran anywhere between 2 to 5 assessments in the...
by Amy Murakami | Aug 5, 2022 | 2022 - Ecuador
We said “Adios” to the children living in Quito this morning and drove a few hours to Latacunga. We made a quick stop for a photo op where the team found some workout equipment overlooking southern Quito. We took advantage of that! Once we arrived in...
by Amy Murakami | Aug 4, 2022 | 2022 - Ecuador, Uncategorized
Today was our last day working with the children in Quito. Melissa, Amy and Bessie were able to co-treat with a girl whose speech is very difficult for familiar listeners, to see if a core board might aid in her ability to be understood. Bessie and Amy provided highly...
by Amy Murakami | Aug 3, 2022 | 2022 - Ecuador
Friends and family, followers and supporters, After many, MANY hiccups, all 9 team members have arrived on Ecuadorian soil. I won’t extrapolate on what it took to get us all here, but most of us (with the exception of Kimberly) had our first day of work today....
