Hello!
Looking for any advice / insight on:
– raising a special needs child in Japan
– speech/occupational therapies in Japan
– English speaking special education options
– how to locate university students looking for work as a childcare professional
Details:
We are moving to Hiroshima for a medical trial for my 4 year old son. He has a rare genetic condition that results in developmental delays and is currently receiving speech and occupational therapies in the states. Although this trial will (hopefully) greatly improve his life, I am quite nervous about moving him away from his English speaking special needs school and therapies and am having much difficulties locating services in Japan in general, let alone Hiroshima.
Would be ideal to find an international kindergarten that accepts kids with special needs (Hiroshima international school does not) and English speaking speech/occupational therapists. If our only choice for special education is Japanese public education, we have considered trying to find an English speaking university student studying special education, speech or occupational therapy that could work as a nanny for us and get free housing on top of pay…But are unsure where to look.
Thanks in advance for any information.
by Apprehensive_Can6985