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Kids with Special Needs

March 17

Mom Of Boy With Autism: Pinarusahan Ko Ang Sarili Ko

Despite noticing some signs, she waited it out but later on regretted her choice.

The following story of Nanette Ocampo and her family was shared to Smart Parenting Village, Smart Parenting's Facebook community with 93,400 members and counting. To join our thriving community of Filipino parents where you can connect with other parents, click on the
Kids with Special Needs

February 15

Karen Davila Is Proud Of Son On The Spectrum Doing Job Internship

Karen's first-born child David is on the autism spectrum.

One common misconception about people with autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is that they are dependent on other people for the rest of their lives.While there is no "cure" for this neurological and developmental disorder, there are appropriate interventions that can help alleviate
Toddler

February 4

14 Month Old Developmental Milestones

This month, you will notice a big jump in your child’s language and communication skills.

Editor’s Note: This article is intended for information purposes only. It does not substitute a doctor. It is vital to always consult a medically trained professional for advice that suits your needs best.Your toddler is now 14 months old! This month, you
Kids with Special Needs

January 20

Candy Pangilinan Shares How Vlogging Helps Her Son With Autism

The mom-comedienne reveals what her son thinks about her finding love again.

For Candy Pangilinan, who became a solo parent when her son, Quentin, was barely one month old and who would later be diagnosed with autism and ADHD, she chooses to count her blessings.In an interview with Camille Prats on her YouTube channel segment #CamCookWithMe,
Kids with Special Needs

December 19

Aubrey, Troy's Daughter Rocket Turns 4, Says Her First Sentence

The birthday girl, who's on the austism spectrum, has been primarily non-verbal.

Just two weeks after Aubrey Miles and Troy Montero happily reported that their daughter Rocket Miller could now sit through an entire toothbrushing session (read here), they shared another milestone unlocked by their youngest child, who has autism.The celebrity couple made a
Kids with Special Needs

December 6

Aubrey, Troy Congratulate Daughter Rocket For This Milestone

The couple's second child together has autism.

At one-and-a-half years old, a child can hold a toothbrush and allows their teeth to be brushed. He or she starts learning to brush their teeth by age two, and a couple of years later, by age four-and-a-half, they get to master
Kids with Special Needs

October 31

Martin Nievera Stopped Apologizing For Son Who Has Autism

The concert king said, "Sana we can see the world through the eyes of an autistic child because there's magic there."

Martin Nievera, 60, was filled with mixed emotions as he spoke of how his youngest son Santino taught him to love fully and unconditionally.Santino, 16, is Martin's son to ex-partner Katrina Ojeda."I have a special child and I'm so proud and so
Parents

October 19

Pinoy Artist With Autism Vico Cham Sells Sketches As NFTs

"I value every drawing he does. I kept them all and even framed them. I guess it's time we share it," the mom said.

If you are like Mommy Cathy Cham, who doesn't throw away her son's sketches from childhood, then keep it up!Her son Victor Francesco Cham or Vico, who has autism and calls himself 'Mr. Proudly Autistic, has been fond of drawing sketches of
Labor & Childbirth

September 9

Anne Clutz Welcomes Baby #3 Franc Jirou

The 37-year-old mommy vlogger hints about having another baby despite struggles

Makeup guru and content creator Joanne Clutario aka Anne Clutz has given birth to her third baby, Franc Jirou!On September 8, she shared on social media a photo of her feeding her newborn son, whom she earlier announced as having a cleft
Your Kid’s Health

August 31

Autism | Smart Parenting

Mataas ang tyansa ng mga batang may ASD na magkaroon ng iba pang medical conditions.

Editor's Note: Ang sumusunod ay for educational at informational purposes lamang. Huwag pong gamitin ito na kapalit ng doktor. Mahalaga na kumunsulta sa doktor para sa medical advice na bagay sa pangangailangan mo.Kung naga-alala ka na baka senyales ng autism ang napapansin
Real Parenting

August 22

5 'Extraordinary Atty. Woo' Quotes About Parenting

Here are 5 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' quotes that will resonate with parents.

After 16 episodes, Netflix's hit K-Drama, "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," ended with flying colors. Being among the Top 10 shows since its pilot episode aired on the streaming platform, at least in the Philippines, it's no objection that the show has captured the
Toddler

August 21

Dani Barretto Happy About Daughter Millie's Improvement

Dani clarifies that Millie is not diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and she's seen her improvement thanks to speech therapy.

Dani Barretto is grateful to see her daughter Millie learning how to express herself more day by day.In June 2022, Dani opened up to PEP.ph about her two-year-old daughter's speech delay.READ ALSO: Dani Barretto On Daughter Millie's Speech Delay: 'It's Hard When I See
Kids with Special Needs

August 17

How A Mom Of A Child With Autism Helped Son Who Was Constipated

It sounds funny or even simple to most but for a child with autism and his family, it can be quite the challenge. Here's how a family overcame, and what they want other families to know.

How would you react when your child says, ‘my poop is complete!’ out loud? At the most you will give out a hearty laugh. At the very least you will smile. This anecdote happened to stay-at-home mom, Glendale Coloma, whose seven-year-old son on
Kids with Special Needs

August 2

7 Filipino Celebrity Parents Of Children With Autism

Thanks to these high-profile celebs who honestly share their autism journey, more people are understanding atypical and neurotypical means.

Being a parent of a child with disabilities can feel like a lonely journey which is why any time a high profile parent or proper media representation comes along, parents feel seen and validated.Recently, Korean dramas have recently started including characters who
Kids with Special Needs

July 20

Here's Why Parents Are Loving Extraordinary Atty. Woo

One mom said it’s also helping her understand how her own child feels and the best ways to help them

Netflix’s latest series Extrarordinary Attorney Woo is making waves everywhere–and not surprisingly, it’s instantly become a favorite of Filipino parents. Especially our ‘ausome’ parents, as they call themselves.‘Ausome’ is a play on the two words awesome and autism and is a term
Kids with Special Needs

July 12

How Parents Can Deal With Guilt After Child's Autism Diagnosis

The celebrity mom says she’s happy now that she and her husband Troy can talk about it openly because it used to be hard for them

Aubrey Miles said she’d always noticed something was different with their youngest child, Rocket Miller, especially because she’d already raised her two older brothers."I have two kids so alam ko yung development ng kids, she explained in a recent guesting at Toni
Kids with Special Needs

July 5

5 Tips To Help Motivate Your Child With Autism And ADHD

"The journey continues," she writes on Instagram, and thanks all people who have been with her son Quentin's journey.

As they say it takes a village to raise a child and this is no more true than for Candy Pangilinan’s special son, Quentin Alvarado, who recently graduated from Junior High. Quentin is Candy’s son with ex-husband Gilbert Alvarado. “Quentin graduates Grade 10!”
Kids with Special Needs

June 21

How Yoga Can Help Kids With Special Needs

All kids have a number things to gain from yoga, including genuine connection to themselves and others

Many studies have shown that keeping a regular yoga practice greatly impacts one’s health and well-being. As we celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21, it is only right that we too recognize that children, including those with special needs, benefit from
Kids with Special Needs

June 5

Here Are The Most Commonly Misdiagnoses In Kids

Spotting one or two symptoms doesn’t mean your child is delayed.

Ever watched a TikTok video and think, “Is my child sick, too?” You see a child with autism flapping his hands, walking on his toes, and spinning… And you panic inside because you observed one or two similar behaviors in your child. But
Kids with Special Needs

May 15

Anne Clutz Prepares Son With Autism For A New Baby

"Ano yung best way para unti-unti naming ma-prepare siya na may baby na paparating?"

Anne Clutz, aka Joanne Clutario, has sought the opinion of a different specialist to assess her son Joo's development. Earlier in 2019, the makeup guru and content creator tearfully revealed in a vlog that then four-year-old Joo had been diagnosed with Level

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