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Kids with Special Needs

November 10

Mainstream In Special Education | Smart Parenting

Paano ba mas matutulungan sa kanilang pag-aaral ang mga batang may special needs?

Malawak at diverse ang mga katagang “children with special needs.” Ang mga batang may special needs ay nangangailangan ng karagdagang suporta sa iba't ibang aspekto ng kanilang buhay, lalo na sa pag-aaral. Ang mga batang may special needs ay karaniwang may pisikal, intelektwal,
Money

October 7

Financial Planning Advice For Parents Of Special Needs Children

"Paano ba makakabawas sa gastusin?" How can I make ends meet for my special needs child?

An estimate of one out of seven or around 5.1 million Filipino children are living with disabilities, according to Philhealth.In the Philippines, raising a child with disability is 40% to 80% more expensive depending on the severity of the disability, according to
Kids with Special Needs

September 15

Viral Ausome Mom Shares Thoughts on Independence and Acceptance

Her post of her child commuting in a PUJ went viral.

"How to teach your kids to be independent?"Mommy Brenda Linga opened her Facebook post with this line. Along with a photo of her 10-year-old son Abe riding in a jeep, Brenda narrates, “Gustong gusto ko 'yung mga araw na ganito. Iyung kahit
Kids with Special Needs

July 29

QC Tuition Fee Guide for Special Needs Children

Tuition fees in Quezon City Special Education Schools vary according to interventions needed by your child.

Disclaimer: All tuition fee costs are based on Smart Parenting’s research and information gathering. Other expenses not included and disclosed can be double checked with the schools. Not all schools on this list are fully SPED, but they accommodate children with special
Kids with Special Needs

March 22

Mom Finds Hope For Son With Cerebral Palsy Thanks To Org Funding

“Upon learning about his situation, I felt helpless. It was painful and we do not know where to get the funds for his therapy,”

When your child is diagnosed with a motor disorder that will require a lifetime of caring, it is easy to lose hope. Thirty-eight-year-old Analyn Repdos felt exactly that when her son JP was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) at one year and
News

September 13

Ruby Rodriguez Says Son AJ Has Intellectual Disability

“His brain is delayed at his biological age.”

Ruby Rodriguez was a long-time host of the noontime show, Eat Bulaga! so it came as a surprise when she announced that she was leaving the country and moving to the United States with her family.In an interview with Pep.ph back in June, Ruby
Inspiration

June 7

Classroom Makeover By A SPED Teacher From Zamboanga

He wanted his students to feel relaxed and make the space conducive to learning.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on parents, students, and teachers. But perhaps it is tougher for children who need special education (SPED), as physical interaction with teachers is crucial for SPED learners.In preparation for the time when face-to-face classes can finally
Inspiration

December 29

Special Education Teacher Conducts Classes Amid The Pandemic

Her differently-abled students get opportunities to shine in national events with her assistance.

Ma. Cheryll Cloma used to be teacher-adviser of selected learners of Science, Technology, and Engineering at Libertad National High School in Suralla, South Cotabato until she was tapped to teach Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSENs) in 2015. This was the time
Kids with Special Needs

October 3

Don't Forget Kids With Special Needs In Distance Learning

The problems of SPED parents and teachers go beyond weak internet connections.

Looking for learn-at-home options and wondering about tuition fee? Head to Smart Parenting Classroom now!As the clock ticked closer to 10 a.m., Elena Elpedez cleared the dining table to make way for her son’s online class simulation. Ten-year-old Enzo, who has attention deficit hyperactivity
Kids with Special Needs

March 2

Davao City Will Build A Special Needs Center For Kids In 2021

The center will cater to kids ages 0 to 6 years old and is expected to rise in 2021.

A center dedicated to kids with special needs will rise in Davao City in 2021 and will provide free intervention and special education to children, according to a report by the Philippine News Agency.Following the approval of an ordinance by the 19th
News

January 29

Special Education In The Philippines Gets Funding For 2020

The approved funding is “way below” DepEd's original proposed budget but will be a big help.

Raising a child with special needs is difficult not just because of their disabilities. The extra help they need like early interventions, therapy sessions and classes can also become quite expensive. Thankfully, the government has stepped up to address this problem: Special Education
News

January 3

Government Urged To Implement More Programs For SPED Students

Special needs students face many obstacles in achieving quality education.

A study by researchers from the Philippine Institute of Development Studies (PIDS) implores the government to implement more programs and activities to increase awareness about special education students, reports Rappler.Researchers and study authors Adrian Agbon and Christian Mina recommend that the provision of more
Kids with Special Needs

September 16

6 Things to Check in a Preschool for Your Special Needs Child

The first thing parents often do is get information. They can start off by understanding what qualifies as special needs.

I sat across her and held her hand as she wiped her tears. She had just finished sharing the developmental pediatrician’s diagnosis with me, barely able to say the word “autism” out loud. “Don’t worry,” I said, “we will help you. It’s
Kids with Special Needs

March 21

What you Need to Know about Down Syndrome

Facts about the condition, plus stories of two moms who discovered unconditional love through their children born with Down syndrome.

Photo from flickr.comThe Story of HannahThe doctor came into my hospital room and announced that my baby was fine except that her ears were a little higher than usual and that more tests had to be done. Having given birth to three
Toddler

March 1

Roomful of Learners: Center for Children with Learning Difficulties

This new center in Ortigas has a special curriculum designed specifically to help prepare children with learning disabilities for school.

The task of teaching their kids how to read and write can already be an overwhelming challenge for any parent. But how much more difficult would it be if your child had a learning difficulty? “I’ve worked with (kids with) learning disabilities
Toddler

December 23

Inclusion: Dissolving the Boundaries for Children with Special Needs

Take part in this conference that discusses the crucial role of educators and families in promoting inclusion of children with special needs in a diverse society.

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) is inviting everyone to take part of a one-day seminar entitled Inclusion: Dissolving the Boundaries for Children with Special Needs. The seminar will be held on January 29, 2011 (Saturday) from 8:30 am to
Toddler

December 11

The SPED Act and Your Child’s Special Needs

Learn more about the SPED Act and how its provisions can help prioritize the provision for and accessibility of special education for gifted children or those with special needs.

The SPED Act or, SPECIAL EDUCATION ACT had its fundamental beginnings when provisions were written into law in the 1987 Philippine Constitution by two acts. Article II Section 17 indicates that the State must give priority to education, whereas Article XIV Section
Preschooler

June 29

All About Autism Spectrum Disorder

Finding out your child has autism can be heartbreaking, but it can also open your eyes to the joy and fulfillment special children can bring.

A Special loveCristina Munarriz noticed something was wrong when her son Henry, then six months seemed like he couldn’t hear anything. She observed that her son was shy, but thought Henry would eventually come out of his shell. The boy had skills,
Toddler

March 10

SPED School: Speciabilities Development Center

Our SPED expert, Frances Mijares-Magtoto shares information about Speciabilities Development Center, a fully staffed SPED school.

One well-known center that caters to all types of exceptionalities such as Autism, ADHD, ADD, Down Syndrome, Learning Disability, PDD-NOS, Speech Delay, Mental Retardation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Global Developmental Delay (GDD) is the Speciabilities Development Center. Fully Staffed CenterWhen asked what sets this
Toddler

March 3

SPED School: Winged Wonder Learning Center

Learn about this creatively named SPED school from our SPED expert, Frances Mijares-Magtoto.

The Winged Wonder Learning Center is a holistic intervention center for children with special needs. With a name that immediately captures your imagination, parents can expect creative programs for children who are enrolled here. Some examples are:Arts Around the World program which

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