Then the school writes up a program accompanied by the necessary materials for the tutors and parents to follow. Overseas, the child may pick up special interests and expertise in animal life, plants, art, music, photography, or shadow puppets, to name just a few. One student, whose family moved to Latin America, had miserable school experiences, but returned to this country with incredible knowledge of geography, environmental conditions and the rain forest, and had learned to make primitive musical instruments. Another student returned with great skills in mountain climbing and kayaking. A severely learning disabled youngster who had been living in a Francophone African country for several years returned with an art portfolio that was so outstanding it helped him get accepted by a college that had an excellent art program and strong learning-disabled services.
Parents receive no help with diagnosis of problems or treatment strategies.
They usually are so trustworthy and caring that they give parents some time off. However, the major burden of living abroad falls on the parents, most often the mother. They train parents so well that after they make progress, parents find they can create and manage large institutions with ease.