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Speciabilities Development Center (SDC)
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:
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.
5. Chinese Lessons (Mandarin, Fookien, or Pinyin)
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.
