Persons with autism (PWA) experience the world differently. Their senses don’t process information in the same way so that they may have unique sensory (seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and touching) experiences in a different manner. Thanks to the SM Committee on Disability Affairs (SM-CDA), in partnership with Autism Society Philippines, as they launched today the Sensory-Friendly Movies (SfM) at SM Cinema 3 of […]
1st Southeast Asian Conference On Autism
The 11th National Conference and 1st Southeast Asian Conference on Autism will be held this October with the theme Autism Beyond Borders. The October 24-25, 2009 that will be held at the SMX will be the International Convention that will discuss among others the UN Convention on the Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities, learning strategies, sensory integration and handling […]
Help Vote for Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is currently in the final two for a contest called “Vote for a Cause,” sponsored by Intel. Autism Speaks is the ONLY autism-related organization. If Autism Speaks win this contest, we win up to $50K in co-branded advertising on Facebook. In other words, if you want the autism community to be heard, please vote for Autism Speaks! Vote […]
Light Up Alphabet Log Review
If you want a toy for your kids that is lasting and educational, I suggest you get them the Light-up Alphabet Log from Vtech. This is about P2,000 and if you buy it at Kids Depot Trading in Gateway Cubao you will get a lifetime warranty for it. This toy helps improve a childs language skills, verbal and written, by […]
Urgent Passage Of The Free Special Education Act (HB6771) Sought
Tha Kabataan Partylist as represented by Congressman Raymond V. Palatino filed a law today that will greatly benefit children and youth with special needs, their parents and caregivers and special education educators, House Bill 6771 or Free Special Education Act. As a parent of a child with autism I support this bill and also call for the urgent passage of […]
SPED EXPO 2009
Finally parents who have children with special children can now look for their options as Etera Events initiates Special Education Expo (SPED EXPO 2009) on December 1, 2009 at the newly renovated Glorietta Activity Center. Simultaneous to the exhibition is a Special Education forum, storytelling, games and performances by celebrities. With the Theme: ”Special Education – A World of Options,” […]