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Giddy Up! Costa Rica Autism/Aspergers Family Retreat Sponsored by: Leaves and Lizards Arenal Volcano Cabin Retreat , La Fortuna, Costa Rica Supported by MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Susan J. Moreno, President Vinculo con Caballo Therapeutic Riding Program at Leaves and Lizards has organized three 6 night retreats for families of children with
Autism or Asperger Syndrome in 2012. ‘Vinculo' is a Spanish word for an unexplainable bond between two souls and
‘caballo' is the Spanish word for horse. The focus of this retreat is: HORSES!
Giddy up! Our goal is to facilitate a ‘vinculo' between participants and his/her
horse. To enhance this experience participants and families will be encouraged to help with farm chores, hike in the
rainforest and participate in the other supportive workshops offered during the retreat. An optional one-on-one assistant
we call ‘Mi Amigo'* (my friend) will be available for your child as a supportive resource for those families
who wish to explore the La Fortuna area. Ziplines, canyoning, white water rafting, hot springs, rain forests,
and volcano's, are just a few of the adventures in the area (not included in the rate below). Transportation is not included
to off-site activities. We can provide transportation services or help set up a rental car at an extra cost.
The Giddy Up! Retreat includes:
Autism expert Susan Moreno, President of MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome, will be on site as lead advisor and resource specialist. Ms. Moreno is the mother of an autistic daughter. She has
a Master of Arts degree in Applied Behavioral Science. Steven
Legg and Deborah Draves Legg are owners of Leaves and Lizards Retreat, a popular tourist destination in the La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano area of Costa Rica. Deborah is an RN and has 25 years
of experience in neonatal and pediatric nursing. She started Vinculo con Caballo for local children with developmental challenges.
Steve is an artist and leads the Art workshop. *‘Mi
Amigo' We can provide a bilingual, one-on-one assistant - ‘Mi Amigo'. All
participants will be required to have an adult family member or their ‘Mi Amigo' with them at all times. The cost
for ‘Mi Amigo' is $85/extra per day $60/half day. Children will have the same 'Mi Amigo' throughout the retreat.
During orientation, parents will brief their ‘Mi Amigo' to the special needs of their child. Our Autism professional
will offer suggestions, guidance and assistance during the briefing. Dates: Week 1: September 22nd -27th, 2012 departing on the
28th Week 2: September 30th - October 5th, 2012 departing on the 6th Week 3:
October 8th- 13th, 2012 departing on the 14th Rates: Family
of 2 people: $2690 Family of 3 people: $2830 Family of 4 people: $3100 Family of 5 people: $3450 Family of 6 people (Heliconia): $3460 Family of 6 people (Hummingbird Hacienda):
$4120 Scholarships may be
available for families with financial limitations. Please contact Debbie at Leaves and Lizards (leavesandlizards@gmail.com) for more information and application.
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