Dale is now in Grade 8 (2nd Year High School) and I learned from his brother Tony (Grade 7) that he cried at school yesterday during CL (Christian Living). When I asked him, he said because the teacher said that it was bad if you did not go hear Mass. Remembering the time that he didn't, he started feeling bad and cried. The teacher had to call the Guidance counselor.
Of course, I had a talk with him again and he said "Oh. Is crying considered a tantrum?" :)
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
ASP Seminars on Vision and Music Therapy
Back to Back ASP Seminars (Vision and Music Therapy) on June 29. --> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHJoNDBGQm9yUkF4Y05HbUVPdVplTXc6MQ#gid=0
Vision Therapy
9:00 AM - 12:00 NN The seminar will provide parents, special education teachers and other service providers’ strategies for their children with autism to have monocular visual focus that will later initiate alignment of the visual axes of the two (2) eyes until eye contact is attained. They will learn simple visual perceptual skills and visual information processing techniques for the autistic child to be more attentive in order to develop the essential cognitive skills that play a very important role in the learning process.
Dr. Teresita R. Yambot, OD, MAED, MSO, FPAO is an educator, an optometrist in vision development and a civic leader. She was an outstanding student and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Manila Central University. Dr. Yambot served her alma mater as a professor from 1976-2000 and dean of the College of Optometry from 1990-1994. She was a recipient of various scholarships, researches and professional awards. To top it all, Dr. Yambot was awarded one of the 10 Outstanding Professionals in 2007 awarded by the Federation of Philippine Professional Associations of the Professional Regulation Commission and “Ulirang Ina” by the Quezon City government in 2009. She has occupied numerous positions in the academe and in socio-civic organizations. Dr. Yambot has conducted countless researches in her field of expertise and has presented her works in national and international conferences.
Music Therapy
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Dr. Estrella R. Agustin, Ph.D., MFLCD, BM is an educator, a musician, a clinician and a civic lider. She obtained her Ph.D. in Educational of Psychology and MA in Family Life and Child Development from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. She has an intensive of 2 years training in Liturgy and music from St. Andrews Seminary. She served as Department Chairperson of Department of Family Life and Child Development of the UP Diliman. She is currently teaching at UP Diliman and serves as Chairman of College of Home Economics at the said university. She is also a Music Intervention Specialist and Music Therapy Section Head at St. Luke’s Medical Center. Dr. Agustin contributes numerous researches and creative writings in her field of expertise.
Vision Therapy
9:00 AM - 12:00 NN The seminar will provide parents, special education teachers and other service providers’ strategies for their children with autism to have monocular visual focus that will later initiate alignment of the visual axes of the two (2) eyes until eye contact is attained. They will learn simple visual perceptual skills and visual information processing techniques for the autistic child to be more attentive in order to develop the essential cognitive skills that play a very important role in the learning process.
Dr. Teresita R. Yambot, OD, MAED, MSO, FPAO is an educator, an optometrist in vision development and a civic leader. She was an outstanding student and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Manila Central University. Dr. Yambot served her alma mater as a professor from 1976-2000 and dean of the College of Optometry from 1990-1994. She was a recipient of various scholarships, researches and professional awards. To top it all, Dr. Yambot was awarded one of the 10 Outstanding Professionals in 2007 awarded by the Federation of Philippine Professional Associations of the Professional Regulation Commission and “Ulirang Ina” by the Quezon City government in 2009. She has occupied numerous positions in the academe and in socio-civic organizations. Dr. Yambot has conducted countless researches in her field of expertise and has presented her works in national and international conferences.
Music Therapy
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Dr. Estrella R. Agustin, Ph.D., MFLCD, BM is an educator, a musician, a clinician and a civic lider. She obtained her Ph.D. in Educational of Psychology and MA in Family Life and Child Development from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. She has an intensive of 2 years training in Liturgy and music from St. Andrews Seminary. She served as Department Chairperson of Department of Family Life and Child Development of the UP Diliman. She is currently teaching at UP Diliman and serves as Chairman of College of Home Economics at the said university. She is also a Music Intervention Specialist and Music Therapy Section Head at St. Luke’s Medical Center. Dr. Agustin contributes numerous researches and creative writings in her field of expertise.
Thursday, June 06, 2013
FEATURE: Speciabilities Development Center (SDC)
NOTE:
Exploring Possibilities is featuring schools/therapy centers on the blog to better help parents/caregivers to choose the right educational partner for their special needs child.
Please note however, that this is not an advertisement, but rather, a guide.
If you wish to be featured on the blog, kindly submit your information (history, mission/vision/philosophy, programs, services, facilities, faculty, rates, promos, contact information, directions). You may include photos and videos like staff/faculty group picture, facilities, or students in action.
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11 Binmaka St., Manresa, Quezon City, 1115 Philippines
We have retained our old contact numbers:
(+632) 361-9178 or (+632) 364-3460 or e-mail us at speciabilities@yahoo.com
“Enhancing every individual’s special abilities”
Speciabilities Development Center is a SPECIAL SCHOOL for children, adolescents and adults with Autism, ADHD/ADD, PDD, Mental Retardation, Down Syndrome, Speech Delay, Learning Disability, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury and other developmental disabilities.
************* Mission *************
It is the mission of SPECIABILITIES DEVELOPMENT CENTER to educate and train individuals with disabilities to fully equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge for productive independent living.
************* Vision *************
SPECIABILITIES DEVELOPMENT CENTER shall be the school of choice for the physical, mental, social, occupational, and spiritual developments of special individuals in ways that acknowledge their uniqueness and prepares them to achieve their optimum potential.
************** Philosophy **************
That everyone has a right to education and employment regardless of status, competency or disability.
That every person is unique in his needs, abilities, learning styles, attitudes, and behavior.
That through all these, education must play a vital part. It should make the development of every person both a duty and a passion. It must make the educational process fun, experimental, sustained, collaborative, flexible, patient, and compassionate.
******* Programs for Special Education Class ********
Job Training and Placement Program
The program is designed to provide training to young adults and adolescents the necessary discipline and work skills needed to prepare them to function fully and independently as part of society;s workforce. This training helps to promote social and interpersonal skills, builds personal care skills and develops community awareness.
Personal - Social Skills Program
The program will enhance and develop the social interaction skills of every student as well as refine their self-help skills.
Extended Day Program
This program is intended to fully enrich the learning potential of every student beyond the required class hours. The students stay in the school for the whole day and they are given a variety of activities to supplement their educational development.
Practical Academics
The students will be taught practical knowledge in their academic subjects most importantly in the core areas of English and Math that they can apply in daily living and for future employment.
Interactive Community Experience Program (ICEP)
The students will have the opportunity to visit different institutions in the community such as churches, banks, fire stations, bookstores and other places of interest to apply, enhance and validate classroom learning. The educational trips will enrich the student's basic knowledge on the institutions by learning through experience.
Sports and Recreation Program
A variety of sports activities will be made available to every student such as swimming badminton, basketball, tennis and table tennis. These activities enhance their socialization skills while encouraging them to be active for their general development. Recreational activities will be offered as well such as arts and crafts. These in turn will tap the creative side of every student and takes the form of a therapy too.
Livelihood Program
The qualified students cook and sell snacks. On special occasions, they make special products such as chocolate lollipops, oatmeal cookies during the month of February. The profit will be divided among them.
Integrated Caregiver Program
The caregivers students will be trained and integrated in the over-all class activities. They are required to attend in the class and act as teacher aides for proper training. This will train them to properly implement the skills learned by their ward in school to the home setting.
***************** SERVICES *****************
1. Occupational Therapy (one-on-one or dyad)
2. Speech Therapy (one-on-one or dyad)
3. Physical Therapy (one-on-one)
4. Special Education (SPED) Tutorials
NOTE:5. Chinese Lessons (Mandarin, Fookien, or Pinyin)
Subjects to be taught depends on the need of the student. This is on a one-on-one basis and on a per-hour basis.
NOTE:
This is on a one-on-one basis and on a per-hour basis.
***************** FEATURES *****************
Low teacher-student ratio (1 teacher to 3 students or less).
An individualized Edcation Plan (IEP) for each student to identify their level, goals, and method to achieve them.
Licensed Special Education (SPED) teachers and top-notch therapists from prestigious Universities.
Air-conditioned classrooms.
***************** SDC TEAM *****************
Marian Christine V. Patriarca, Ph.D. cand.
Directress
YEARS OF SERVICE: 7 years
SCHOOL ATTENDED:
University of the Philippines Diliman
(MA Special Education, Masters in Business Administration units,
Ph.D. Educational Administration - dissertation writing)
ACHIEVEMENTS:
University Scholar, gives talk and trains teachers and
parents all over the country on special education (SPED).
She is also a breastfeeding counselor in-training.
Marry Jane Estayan
Secretary
YEARS OF SERVICE: 7 years
Charmaine Vea C. Bald
Special Educator
YEARS OF SERVICE: 2 years
SCHOOLS ATTENDED:
Far Eastern University (BS Psychology),
REACH, Inc. (Certificate in Special Education)
Kimberly Magbanua Mirador
Special Educator
YEARS OF SERVICE: less than 1 year
SCHOOL ATTENDED: Far Eastern University (Major in Special Education)
Hannah Grace Laderas
Special Educator
YEARS OF SERVICE: less than 1 year
SCHOOL ATTENDED: University of Santo Tomas (BS Psychology)
Karl Olivier R. Jamandra, CSP-PASP
SP Coordinator
YEARS OF SERVICE: 4 years
SCHOOL ATTENDED: University of the Philippines-Manila
ACHIEVEMENTS: College scholar, Dean's lister, High School Valedictorian
Krizia Anna N. Lazaro
SP Asst. Coordinator
YEARS OF SERVICE: 4 years
SCHOOL ATTENDED: University of the Philippines-Manila
ACHIEVEMENTS: College scholar, Dean's lister
Roselle Anne L. Dionisio, CSP-PASP
Speech Pathologist
YEARS OF SERVICE: 4 years
SCHOOL ATTENDED: University of the Philippines-Manila
Katrina A. Quijano-Adriano, CSP-PASP
Speech Pathologist
YEARS OF SERVICE: 2 years
SCHOOL ATTENDED: University of the Philippines-Manila
ACHIEVEMENTS: Best Thesis (UP-CAMP SP Batch 2005)
Maricel A. Mangohig
Speech Pathologist
YEARS OF SERVICE: 1 year
SCHOOL ATTENDED: University of the Philippines-Manila
Christine Marie C. Buzon, OTRP
OT Coordinator
YEARS OF SERVICE: 3 years
SCHOOL ATTENDED:
University of the Philippines-Manila
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Dean's lister, College scholar, PGH-DRM Leadership Awardee,
Occupational Therapy Licensure Board Topnotcher (8th place)
Ruel A. Solitario, OTRP
Occupational Therapist
YEARS OF SERVICE: 4 years
SCHOOL ATTENDED: University of the Philippines-Manila
Carina Marie L. Castillo, OTRP
Occupational Therapist
YEARS OF SERVICE: 3 years
SCHOOL ATTENDED: University of the Philippines-Manila
ACHIEVEMENTS: Best Thesis 2008, College scholar, Dean's lister,
Society of Occupational Therapy Majors President 2006-2007
Calvin Lester M. Leorna, OTR, OTRP
Occupational Therapist
YEARS OF SERVICE: 6 years
SCHOOL ATTENDED:
University of the Philippines-Manila
ACHIEVEMENTS:
July 2005 Occupational Therapy Licensure Board Topnotcher (2nd place),
National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) Passer
Marie Ellinore E. Silverio, OTRP
YEARS OF SERVICE: 2 years
SCHOOL ATTENDED: University of Santo Tomas
ACHIEVEMENTS: Clinical Supervisor, Seminar speaker
Aira Alondra T. Uy, OTRP
Occupational Therapist
YEARS OF SERVICE: 3 years
SCHOOL ATTENDED: University of Santo Tomas
ACHIEVEMENTS:
July 2008 Occupational Therapy Licensure Board Topnotcher (3rd place),
3rd Best Intern UST-CRS Batch 2007
Kim Gerald G. Medallon, OTRP
Occupational Therapist
YEARS OF SERVICE: 2 years
SCHOOL ATTENDED: University of Santo Tomas
ACHIEVEMENTS:
July 2010 Occupational Therapy Licensure Board Topnotcher (1st place),
Magna cum Laude, Best Occupational Therapy Intern,
Consistent Dean's lister
Ian Chester L. Manalang, OTRP
Occupational Therapist
YEARS OF SERVICE: 2 years
SCHOOL ATTENDED: University of the Philippines-Manila
ACHIEVEMENTS: Councilor, UPM-University Student Council (2008-2009)
Jose Ma. Rafael D. Ramos, OTRP
Occupational Therapist
YEARS OF SERVICE: 2 years
SCHOOL ATTENDED: University of Santo Tomas
******** RATES for THERAPY and TUTORIAL *******
P1,900 - initial evaluation for speech, occupational and physical therapy (inclusive of 2 sessions)
P600 - per session rate for speech, occupational and physical therapy (1-hour per session)
P400 - per session for SPED and Chinese tutorials (1-hour per session)
RATE for SPED CLASS: Tuition fee for the SPED Class will be determined after the FREE assessment. You can call SDC for the assessment schedule.
*********** CONTACT INFORMATION ***********
11 Binmaka St., Manresa, Quezon City, 1115 Philippines
We have retained our old contact numbers:
(+632) 361-9178 or (+632) 364-3460 or e-mail us at speciabilities@yahoo.com
DIRECTIONS by public transportation:
1. FROM QUEZON AVENUE going towards WELCOME ROTONDA: Take a jeepney going to Quiapo. Get off at Sto. Domingo Church. Along Sto. Domingo St., take a tricycle and tell the address of the school.
2. FROM PGH, TAFT or BLUMENTRITT, STA. CRUZ (1 ride only): Take Muñoz jeepney and tell the driver that you will get off at Sto. Domingo St. Cross the Del Monte Avenue to go to the other side of the street. On the 3rd street, turn left at Binmaka St. Look for the address of the school. It is on the right side with the green gate.
3. FROM MUÑOZ, QUEZON CITY (1 ride only): Take Blumentritt and/or Sta. Cruz jeepney and tell the driver that you will get off at Sto. Domingo St. No need to cross the street. On the 3rd street, turn left at Binmaka St. Look for the address of the school. It is on the right side with the green gate.
4. FROM 5th AVENUE station of LRT (1 ride only): Take Quezon Avenue jeepney and tell the driver that you will get off at Del Monte Avenue. No need to cross the street and walk going towards Banawe Avenue. On the 1st street from the point you were dropped-off, turn right at Sto. Domingo St. On the 3rd street, turn left at Binmaka St. Look for the address of the school. It is on the right side with the green gate.
DIRECTIONS by private vehicle:
1. FROM QUEZON AVENUE going towards WELCOME ROTONDA:
1a. Along Quezon Avenue, turn right at Sto. Domingo St. (before Sto. Domingo Church). Cross Maria Clara St., N.S. Amoranto St., and Del Monte Avenue. After crossing Del Monte Avenue, turn left on the 3rd street, Binmaka St. Look for the address of the school. It is on the right side with the green gate. OR
1b. Along Quezon Avenue, turn right at Araneta Avenue then turn left at Del Monte Avenue. On the 1st street, turn right on Sto. Domingo St. then turn left on the 3rd street, Binmaka St. Look for the address of the school. It is on the right side with the green gate.
2. FROM MUÑOZ, QUEZON CITY: Take Roosevelt Avenue going towards Quezon Avenue. Turn right at Del Monte Avenue. You will cross the intersection of Araneta Avenue. After crossing, turn right on the 1st street, Sto. Domingo St. then turn left on the 3rd street, Binmaka St. Look for the address of the school. It is on the right side with the green gate.
3. FROM 5th AVENUE station of LRT: Take Araneta Avenue and right turn on Del Monte Avenue. Then turn right again on the 1st street, Sto. Domingo St. then turn left on the 3rd street, Binmaka St. Look for the address of the school. It is on the right side with the green gate.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A Date With Kuya Dale
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| super thirsty Dale |
It's no big deal, really. I'm okay with it. It's just.... it has been 14 years that we've lived like totally normal because nobody can really tell just by looking at him. Today was a different story, maybe because he was really curious about his environment, like he was looking all around the train station (we rarely ride, maybe around 3 times since he was little), and this time I was teaching him already the basics like telling him what to say when he bought the tickets, how to insert the ticket properly, standing behind the yellow line, which station to alight, how to behave, what to do when an elderly, pregnant, or disabled person comes in. Maybe, it's his attire because he was wearing just shorts and a shirt today (just because it was sooooo hot!) with his rubber shoes and he really looked like an overgrown baby. Whatever it is, though, as I said it's okay. I accept him for who he is and will forever love him.
All-in-all, it was a good day actually. I rarely have alone time with Dale, what with Anton getting jealous and all. After I was done with my meeting, we ate lunch first then went home. He was very patient and helpful because he carried my other bag with my papers in it. When we got home I told him "Thank you, Kuya, for coming with Mommy." He said, "Okay." I said "It was a good date." To which he laughed and shook his head silly, "No! You're my Mom! I can't date my mother!" LOL
Attention All Schools and Therapy Centers
As I am now graduating from my Master's, I will have more time to post again here. I'm thinking... Based on the traffic report, a lot of people has been coming in because of the list (look at sidebar). To further help people in picking up the right school or therapy center for their children, I will be featuring maybe 1 or 2 therapy centers or schools a week on my blog. Don't worry, it's for free (but a free SPED seminar for me or an assessment for Dale wouldn't hurt! LOL).
All you have to do is send me information needed like your history, qualifications, services, the usual stuff you see on a website, plus pictures or videos of your school at possibilities.1217@gmail.com.
It is better that you send me a well-written piece already so I can just copy and paste. After all, you know your school/center better than I do. However, I might edit the said piece if need be.
Anyway, that post can be linked and posted/shared on your facebook page or email so you can use it as a reference for your clients.
I will be doing this as long as I have time, okay? So, if there are delays in the posting, please bear with me. I can only work on it TThS since I have dialysis MWF. Especially if I have to write the piece myself.
And one other thing, if you have articles you wrote yourself that you want to share for other parents to read, please also send it to me via email. I can post it here and on our FB page. Do like the FB page (link on the left sidebar) and share it so we can get more following. More following means more clients!
Thanks!
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Info Updates
I'm sorry to the one who sent me an email to update their info on the list, I accidentally deleted your email. I forgot which one of you was it. Please send me another email at atsee27@yahoo.com of your updated info.
PID, I already included you in the list, plus your requested seminar info below.
Thanks!
PID, I already included you in the list, plus your requested seminar info below.
Thanks!
SPED Seminar
There will be a 3-day SPED Seminar at the Phil. Institute for the Deaf on April 24, 25, 26, 2013; 9AM-3PM. Those interested may call the numbers below.
Outline of the Course
Types of Special Needs Students
Characteristics of Each Type & Recommended Programs
DepEd Policies and Guidelines for Special Education
Psychology of Exceptional Children
Class Management and Instructional Materials
Special Education Teaching Principles
Evaluation & Writing of the Individualized Education Program [IEP]
Methods and Techniques in Teaching
Hands-On: Demonstration & Practice Teaching
Course Fee: P3000 Inclusive of Handouts & Certificate of Completion
[Discounts for Students, Public School Teachers, Parents and Groups of 3 from any NGO]
Facilitator is Ms. Julie Esguerra, Speech Therapist
Facilitator is Ms. Julie Esguerra, Speech Therapist
Venue: PID, Nagtahan, Pandacan, Manila
Tels: 564-0156*564-0126*703-1819 0927-266-1858
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Dale and his fascination with Minecraft and drawing
Dale has been keeping notebook after notebook of drawings. He has about 20 big notebooks that he fills up with cartoon characters. He sort of migrated to using paint and Photoshop, but he still draws in his notebooks. Here are some of his drawings:
Aren't they cute? :)
He also has a YouTube channel now for when he plays Minecraft and records them (gift he asked from my Mom is payment for the game and Bandicam, a video recording software). This is the first video he made, I was in awe because I could understand what he was saying!
Because in real life, we really cannot understand him most of the time because he talks too fast. Before he started this, I was kind of skeptical because I told him that maybe the people who will watch the video cannot understand him. I even asked him to disable comments because I told him I might not get over negative comments (LOL).
His siblings told me that Dale is a bit of boastful jerk in online gaming communities. He seems like a know-it-all. I told him not to boastful and he said he wasn't. He also congratulates them if they kill his character. Haha.
To end this post, here is his YouTube channel intro:
Aren't they cute? :)
He also has a YouTube channel now for when he plays Minecraft and records them (gift he asked from my Mom is payment for the game and Bandicam, a video recording software). This is the first video he made, I was in awe because I could understand what he was saying!
Because in real life, we really cannot understand him most of the time because he talks too fast. Before he started this, I was kind of skeptical because I told him that maybe the people who will watch the video cannot understand him. I even asked him to disable comments because I told him I might not get over negative comments (LOL).
His siblings told me that Dale is a bit of boastful jerk in online gaming communities. He seems like a know-it-all. I told him not to boastful and he said he wasn't. He also congratulates them if they kill his character. Haha.
To end this post, here is his YouTube channel intro:
Carly and Dale
He acquired another "annoying" habit of "taser-ing" his neck with his fingers. Tasering, as he calls it, is like sending an electric shock through his body. He said it helps him control the bad and evil thoughts that comes through his brain.
He also touches surfaces of the furniture or the light switch in rapid succession and tells me he is trying to ward off evil by his touch somehow. He also asked if he could speak to a priest about it. Of course, I said yes, but we haven't really gotten around to it somehow.
It's a tiring and hot summer, and all he wants to do is play on the computer or his Bolt (a tablet). He is begging off violin lessons since it's summer vacation. Maybe we'll go back as soon as school starts.
I feel terrible when most of the time I start to tell him to stop doing the things he is doing, like talking too much or whining when he doesn't get what he wants. I should understand him better. He asks me to pray with him before he sleeps because he said I help him to not think of other bad things.
He said that this attitude came also from him becoming a teenager now. Come to think of it, maybe it is. Maybe the normal rebellious teenager ways for him are these behaviors.
There was this one time that we went to a family gathering, and he didn't want to swim. He claims that the trees bother him. We got into a fight where in all the frustration, I punched him in the arm (yes, I am a bad mother) and I just screamed at him and cried while we talked. He even told me "You dare punch your own son?!" I told him things that I am not proud of and regret now. I think all my patience ran out that day. All my frustrations, I just let them melt and explode. When I wasn't talking to him anymore, he silently slid on his trunks and went to swim because he said he didn't want me to get mad anymore. He got out of the pool after an hour because I earlier said that "if you could only swim for one hour!"
The next day when we were both calm, I told him I was sorry and he said, "It's okay, Mom. I'm sorry, too, that I cannot follow everything you want me to do."
He reminds me now of Carly, the brave teenager who has autism and cannot talk. She is now 17, I think. Carly said here that her brain is wired differently. Exactly what Dale told me years ago. I am now telling myself to have more patience with him and be thankful that I have Dale, just as her parents have Carly. No two children are alike, but Carly and Dale have something in common. They just want to be happy.
Watch Carly's story below:
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