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 Mr. Karim Pacis with his son, Mitchell Last August 14, 2010, an Australian-Filipino parent, Mr. Karim Pacis, gave a talk on“Biomedical Interventions in the Treatment of Autism”. Mr. Pacis, a member of the Townsville group of the Autism Association in Australia, is a registered nurse, who has an 11 year old son with autism, Mitchell. Mitchell has been having therapy sessions at A Child’s DREAM in 2010. Doctors, nurses, therapists, teachers, parents attended the lecture-forum. The discussion included cod liver oil & colostrum supplementation, autism therapy, stem cell therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, among others. A Child’s D.R.E.A.M. (Developmental Rehabilitative Early Assessment & Management) Foundation, Inc. is Baguio’s first therapy center for special children. Services include medical assessment - developmental & behavioral pediatric evaluation; physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, dance therapy, SPED (special education) programs & tutorials, home programs, parenting seminars. A Child’s D.R.E.A.M. Foundation, Inc. is a member of the Autism Society of the Philippines – Baguio Chapter. Text +63917-8119032, email info@achildsdream.ph, visit www.achildsdream.ph, A Child’s DREAM, Baguio Pines City Lions Club, Gov. Pack Rd., Baguio City. Continue reading Autism Association of Australia Parent Talks on Autism – Aug 2010
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 DREAM Shares Books with SPED Center Baguio A Child’s DREAM Foundation, Inc. , Baguio’s first therapy center for special children, donated books to SPED Center Baguio on August 5, 2010. DREAM Exec. Director Mita Dimalanta, with Edmund, Katrina, Gio & Jaime Dimalanta gave books to students, Librarian Mr. Danilo Bambico & SPED Principal Mr. John Chan. Visit www.achildsdream.ph Email info@achildsdream.ph Text +63917-8119032.
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This July 16 to September 18, 2010, A Child’s DREAM Foundation, Inc. the first therapy center for special children in Baguio City, offers “A Child’s DREAM..To Dance! ”, a Dance and Movement Class. This is a great opportunity to enrich lives of special children through learning dance in a friendly and positive atmosphere. Your special child will gain confidence, social skills, balance, and strength. Classes will be engaging and creative. Classes will be held every Saturday 9AM-11AM.
The program will utilize the body as a form of expression, will teach skills on self-control, enhance learning and provide strategies for relaxation. Children will develop motor and kinesthetic skills, progress artistic and emotional skills, follow rhythm and patterns of movement, improve control and inhibition and build self-discipline in movement. A Child’s DREAM Founder & Medical Director Dr. Francis Dimalanta, Executive Director Mita Dimalanta and Mrs. Cherry T. Velarde-Mactal invite special children, their siblings,and friends to ”A Child’s DREAM…To Dance !” Continue reading Dance Therapy at A Child’s DREAM – Jul 2010
 QUESTION: “I have a 15-year-old son who has been having difficulty in Math since grade school. Most of the time, he has been flunking the subject or his grades have always below average. What confuses me is that he excels in other subjects like Enwwglish and Science. In fact, he even represents his school in these areas. Recently, I have read about dyscalculia and I thought could this be the case of my child? What are the symptoms of this condition? Are there long-term effects? If my child has this, isn’t it too late for him to undergo treatments or therapy? What are the options for people who are diagnosed late with this disability?” Continue reading Understanding Dyscalculia
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A Child’s DREAM Foundation, Inc., Baguio’s first therapy center for special children offered free occupational therapy evaluations and assessments, free home programs, and SPED (special education) programs last March 8.
GOALS’ proprietor Hayzle Sia, a senior occupational therapist and SPED teacher, and her team attended to A Child’s DREAM patients from Baguio City, La Union, Pangasinan, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, Benguet, and Mountain Province, among others. March 8 marked the transfer of A Child’s DREAM to the new clinic at Baguio Pines City Lion’s Club, Lions Club International Foundation, Inc. Bldg., Gov. Pack Rd. Dr. Francis Dimalanta’s first developmental and behavioral assessment in the new clinic was also free. Continue reading Baguio’s 1st therapy center for special children opens – Mar 2010
 Popular American pianist Jon Schmidt made his first trip to Manila on February 27, 2010 with his “New Age Classical” piano artistry. Jon performed with fellow American Cellist Steven Sharp Nelson. Steven has “Best Cellist” awards, nominations for “Best Studio Musician” by the FCMA.
Bringing youthful enthusiasm to the concert was 14 year old Musical Theater prodigy Julia Abueva. Julia has performed in concerts and musicals in Singapore and the Philippines since she was 5 years old, sharing the spotlight with world class talents Lea Salonga, Monique Wilson, Deborah Gibson, among others. She was handpicked by Oprah Winfrey as one of the ”World’s Most Talented Kids” and sang at the 2009 APEC summit for U.S. President Barack Obama and other world leaders. Julia is the youngest consultant of Encore!, the Musical Theater School of Pocketful of Kids. Julia dedicated one song about dreams to A Child’s DREAM. Continue reading Concert for A Child’s DREAM Foundation – Feb 2010
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A Child’s DREAM Foundation, Inc., Baguio City’s first pediatric therapy/rehabilitative center for special children, presents Balikbayans Care. This is in line with Baguio Centennial’s theme : Fostering A Culture of Caring. A Child’s DREAM Founder & Medical Director Dr. Francis Xavier Dimalanta & Director Mita Angela Dimalanta announced that Canadian Balikbayans will facilitate Clinical Workshops for children with special needs. Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), Occupational Therapy, Adapted Physical Activity, Behavioral Management Workshops will be held in Baguio City at the Lions International Clubhouse at Gov. Pack Rd. from November 17 to November 19. Family training as well as multi-disciplinary presentations will be conducted.
Continue reading DREAM Presents Balikbayans Care : Workshops for Children with Special Needs – Nov 2009
The only yoga competition in the country, the Philippine Yoga Asana Championship, was held last October 25, 2009, at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave. cor. Gil Puyat. Organized by Bikram Yoga Manila & PruLife UK, objective is bringing yoga to the Filipino consciousness. Beneficiary : A Child’s Dream Foundation.
 Operation Big Brother Foundation Brings Joy to A Child's DREAM Last August 1, 2009, Operation Big Brother Foundation of the University of the Philippines’ Beta Sigma Fraternity Baguio Chapter sponsored and hosted a party for special children of A Child’s DREAM (Developmental Rehabilitative Early Assessment & Management) Foundation, Inc. at the Lions Club International Foundation Clubhouse, complete with presents, lunch and merienda. Continue reading Operation Big Brother Foundation Brings Joy to A Child’s DREAM – Aug 2009
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A Child's D.R.E.A.M. Foundation, Inc., is Baguio City’s first pediatric rehabilitative center for special children like those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavioral Problems, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Language Disorders, Down Syndrome, Giftedness, Hearing and Vision Problems, Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Sensory Impairments. Patients come from Pampanga, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Nueva Vizcaya, La Union, Ilocos and the Cordilleras – Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga Apayao, Mt. Province, and Abra. We work with a team of licensed multi-disciplinary professionals to comprehensively assess each child's needs, developing customized programs to address those needs. Since its incorporation, A Child's DREAM Foundation (DREAM) has helped over 650 children reach their full potential.
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