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You finally have your child’s assessment from the developmental pediatrician in hand. You take a deep breath, look at the recommendations—Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy (ST), or maybe a Special Education (SpEd) playgroup—and think, “Okay, what’s next?” Finding the right developmental therapy center for your child is one of the biggest steps you’ll take on […]
Hearing the words “Your child has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)” from a developmental pediatrician can make time feel like it is standing still. Whether you felt a sudden wave of relief after months of wondering, or a heavy weight in your chest as you walked out of the clinic, take a deep breath. Whatever you […]
Getting a recommendation for “therapy” for your child can feel like standing at the foot of a very tall mountain. Whether your little one was recently diagnosed with autism, ADHD, a speech delay, or you just have a gut feeling that they need extra support, your next immediate thought is usually: Where do we go […]
Where Can You Get a Professional Autism Diagnosis in the Philippines? Parent Checklist âś… You notice delays in speech, social skills, or behavior. âś… You want an accurate diagnosis—not just online quizzes. âś… You want to know the next step if autism is suspected. If these sound familiar, the best place to start is with […]
Myth: “If neither parent has autism, my child can’t have autism.” Fact: A child can have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) even if neither parent is autistic. Many Filipino parents feel surprised after their child’s diagnosis because no one in the family has autism. The good news is that this is not unusual and does not […]