In 2011, over 70,000 people pledged to Light It Up Blue to shed light on autism. Join Autism Speaks to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day on Monday, April 2, 2012 and Light It Up Blue.
The whole world is going blue to increase awareness about autism. It may be the front porch, city hall, banquet or party, just light it up blue. Here at DREAM, we’ll be wearing blue and advocating for our kids with autism. We are here to help!
I am Ethan.
You may not understand me, or the way I feel today.
You may not understand my reasoning for things I do or say.
The reasons why I’m so loud and say things over & over again,
Why I run so differently or lose my homework every now & then.
I write my letters backwards and sometimes numbers too,
and when in a conversation, I’ll say “Guess what” 100 times to you.
Too much noise, light, or excitement can set me in a spin.
I don’t like the way these pants feel rubbing against my skin.
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.
By Anjanette Gladdys G. Iral, M.D.
My husband and I are both practicing physicians. We are blessed with two lovely children – Raphael and Ysabell. Sometime in 2001, I decided to lay low in my medical practice and devote more time for our family. It came as no surprise to people close to me for they had always known that my husband and I put our family first at all times. We moved to a home in a more quiet suburban metro, to allow more space for our growing children. We agreed that the arrangement was temporary, and that I would resume private practice after 5 years, when the kids would already be in school. Everything was just perfect.
A Child’s DREAM, (www.achildsdream.ph) Baguio’s 1st Pediatric Therapy Center for children with special needs, presents Bunny Joaquin (Ma. Rosario Gonzalez Joaquin), Autism Intervenionist, Behavior Therapist, Special Education Consultant, President, Shine Special Education Center, Inc. & SPED Consultant of DREAM as she facilitates a Workshop on Autism for Parents & Therapists on “ Relationship Between Communication & Behavior” to help better understand what a person with autism is like. It will include Functions of Behavior to accurately identify what behavioral manifestations to address based on a Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) on July 11, 2011, Monday, 9am – 12 noon at A Child’s DREAM (446-6121 & 0917-8119032) Pines City Lion’s Club, Gov. Pack Rd., Baguio. Reserve a seat by texting 0917-8119032. Dr. Francis Dimalanta, Founder & Medical Director of A Child’s DREAM announced that priority will be given to DREAM parents & therapists. A Child’s DREAM is a corporate member of the Autism Society of the Philippines. In the National Summit on Family Courts last March 2010, Shine SPED Center School Director Bunny Gonzalez Joaquin, was speaker to advocate for 3 basic rights for persons with autism: The equal right for education; to use public utilities & for employment opportunities.
A Child’s DREAM, Baguio’s first pediatric therapy center for children with special needs offers developmental & behavioral pediatric assessments, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy assessments and sessions, special education tutorials, home programs. We welcome parents, teachers, children in workshops to understand & help those with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, behavioral problems, cerebral palsy, developmental language disorders, down syndrome, giftedness, hearing and vision problems, learning disabilities, mental retardation, sensory impairments. DREAM therapists are sent to both local and international training. Top speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists oversee continuous training of therapists.
In promoting health and wellness, A Child’s DREAM starts the year 2011 with a FREE seminar on the “Healing Wonders of Colostrum”.
A Child’s DREAM Foundation, Inc., Baguio’s first pediatric therapy center for special children, an Autism Society of the Philippines national corporate member, together with the Cancer Treatment & Support Foundation Inc. & SNI Philippines invite you and your friends to a FREE Seminar on the “Healing Wonders of Colostrum” with Dr. Joel E. Jabile on January 22, 2011, Saturday, 2 pm at Hotel Veniz, One Albano St., Baguio City. Text 0917-8119032 to register & reserve seats now!
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 pediatric 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 corporate member of the Autism Society of the Philippines National & 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.
This July 16 to September 18, 2010, A Child’s DREAM Foundation, Inc. the first pediatric 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.
A Child’s DREAM Foundation, Inc., Baguio City’s first pediatric therapy 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 & Exec. 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.
