Monthly Archives: January 2012
Autism Consciousness Week Launch at Baguio City Hall
Nationally, the Autism Consciousness Week is declared under Presidential Decree No. 711, which specifies that Children with Autism (CWA) must be provided with appropriate education, health and social services as well as equal opportunities and adequate protection to prepare them for their role in community development. The proclamation is the government’s response to the increasing number of CWA cases. With this official launching, we at DREAM Foundation, together with the Baguio city government, support the Presidential Decree.
iWrite, iSpeak, iAct for a change
Free art lessons will commence on January 21st, Saturday, from 4-5 pm. This project begins as we celebrate Autism Consciousness Week from January 22-29, 2012. Lessons will run through March. Register now!!!
Therapist’s Perspective: Teacher Hershey V. Cruz
“Love your mother because mothers act from the heart.” This is the message I got from the evening mass on the very first day of this year. It made me feel very grateful and I thought of my wonderful mother at that moment. It made me realize how lucky I am that she brought me up so well. Thank you, Nanay.
After a while, the thought of other parents crossed my mind. These are the parents (usually the mothers), who I always talk to at work after each therapy session I had with their child. I think they are the parents who must be given recognition and all other parents should look upon them. These parents do not just have the heart but they also have the gift, a gift that can give unconditional love to their child. SELFLESS.
The Year in Review
2011 highlights include several classes and workshops. In March, creative art classes were conducted. In April, we participated in the Easter 5K Night Run. In May, we held sports therapy and dance aerobics classes. In July, we had an autism workshop. In October, with iServe, we reached out to the community. In December, we had An Enchanted Christmas Party at DREAM. The 12 Days of Christmas at Little Camp John Hay was filled with fun activities. Toys donated through iShare benefitted Sunflower Children’s Center. Check out our photos at our gallery.
