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Self-advocates are coming out in the open. In one of the hearings at the House of Representatives Committee on Health, neurodivergent self-advocates emphasized the need for the proposed Autism Care Bill to be expanded to Neurodivergent Peoples' Rights bill covering neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, Down Syndrome, Tourette's Syndrome, Dyslexia, etc.), not only autistic individuals.

What the bill is pushing for? Click this link to know more:
https://hrep-website.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/legisdocs/basic_19/HB09787.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3ek134EINz0uiyUHPrGPAhTlKb3N0UgOQarTj_CiCVW-Cg70-0UQtXtc0

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Shoutout to all educators and parents out there. Take advantage while it's still free (until Feb 16).

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𝗛𝗮𝗸𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗻, 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻: 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮-𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀

Kailan nga ba ang "tamang" panahon upang ihanda ang ating mga anak na tustusan ang kanilang mga sarili?
Kailan nga ba ang "tamang" panahon upang pag-isipan natin kung anong mangyayari sa ating mga anak kung mawala na tayo sa tabi nila?
Huwag nang hintayin ang "tamang" panahon. Simulan mo na ngayon.
Sumali sa aming Sama-Aralan for Social Enterprises at umpisahan nang linangin ang mga kakayahan at kasanayan ng iyong anak upang maging matagumpay sa hinaharap!
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📌 may makakasamang magulang, kamag-anak o tagapangalagang nais ding matuto patungkol sa Social Enterprises**
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*ang mga batang nakapila sa initial assessment and evaluation ng doktor ay maaari ring sumali
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Part 1

Self-advocates speaking at the House of Representatives Committee on Health on the creation of an Autism Care Bill which self-advocates ask to be expanded to Neurodivergent Peoples' Rights Act covering neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, Down Syndrome, Tourette's Syndrome, Dyslexia, etc.), not only autistic individuals.

What the bill is pushing for? Click this link:
https://hrep-website.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/legisdocs/basic_19/HB09787.pdf

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Autistic and Proud Self Advocate on the Neurodivergent Rights Bill One of the topics SPEDabiliTeach will be highlighting this 2024 is the proposed Neurodivergent People's Rights Act being pushed by various advocates for neur...

Part 2

Self-advocates speaking at the House of Representatives Committee on Health on the creation of an Autism Care Bill which self-advocates ask to be expanded to Neurodivergent Peoples' Rights Act covering neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, Down Syndrome, Tourette's Syndrome, Dyslexia, etc.), not only autistic individuals.

What the bill is pushing for? Click this link:
https://hrep-website.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/legisdocs/basic_19/HB09787.pdf

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Autistic and Proud Self Advocate on the Neurodivergent Rights Bill part 2 1 Self-advocates speaking at the House of Representatives Committee on Health on the creation of an Autism Care Bill which self-advocates ask to be expanded to...

Another TED Talk episode on "Letting Go of Control and Rethinking Support for Autistic Individuals" by Amy Laurent. For therapists, educators, and advocates, when something seems to be off, not okay, or causing you to feel uncomfortable, it is best to ask "Why." By questioning, we become instruments of change in a broken system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx3cfzlCG_Q

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Letting Go of Control and Rethinking Support for Autistic Individuals | Amy Laurent | TEDxURI Instead of trying to control the behaviors of individuals with autism to make them indistinguishable from the general public, Amy Laurent, PhD, OTR/L suggest...

Kindly share this to your network in support of BPFI's Valentine Event for the Gentle Giants.

🌟 Calling all passionate self-advocates and incredible families of neurodivergent individuals! 🌈
Join us for an extraordinary Valentine's event dedicated to our amazing Gentle Giants on February 24, 2024, at 5 PM in the captivating SOLAIR Auditorium, UP Diliman, Quezon City.
🎉 Dive into two empowering social skills sessions with the inspiring Teacher Phillip on February 6 and 13 at 7 PM via Zoom, paving the way for a journey of growth and connection.
🚀 Secure your spot and be a part of this transformative experience by signing up at https://spedabiliteach.com/v-day2024gg 📝
Let's create unforgettable moments, celebrate the uniqueness of our Gentle Giants, and build a community filled with love and understanding! 🥳✨
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