Big Steps Early Intervention and Special Education Department

🌈Over 100 students were served and taught last year in our Early Intervention One on One and Group Programs, Self-Contained, and Inclusive Education.

🌈These students became eligible one way or another for their least restrictive environment in the 2024-2025 school year.

🌈Congratulations to all Big Steps Teachers, Parents and Students!

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📚 Did you know that Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are still quite rare in the Philippines?

Currently, only four institutions in the entire country offer this specialized program, each with its own rich history and distinctive approach to training future SLPs.

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 (𝗨𝗣 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮): UP Manila holds the distinction of being the first university to offer an SLP program in the Philippines, starting way back in 1978. Nestled under the College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP), this program laid the groundwork for SLP education, setting high standards and producing some of the country's finest professionals in the field. Learn more: https://our.upm.edu.ph/node/311

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 (𝗨𝗦𝗧): Fast forward 31 years to 2009, when UST opened its doors to aspiring SLPs. UST's program brought a fresh wave of enthusiasm and innovation, offering students new opportunities to delve into this critical healthcare field. Learn more: https://www.ust.edu.ph/academics/programs/bachelor-of-science-in-speech-language-pathology/

𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀' 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗖𝗗𝗨): Breaking the Luzon monopoly, CDU began its SLP program in 2012. This move was a game-changer, bringing high-quality SLP education to the Visayas region and making it more accessible to students outside Luzon.

𝗗𝗲 𝗟𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 (𝗗𝗟𝗦-𝗛𝗦𝗜): Just two years following CDU, in 2014, DLS-HSI joined the ranks, further expanding the reach of SLP education. This addition provided more options for students eager to join this noble profession. Learn more: https://www.dlshsi.edu.ph/academics/college-rehabilitation-sciences/

While three of these programs are based in Luzon (UP Manila, UST, DLS-HSI), CDU stands alone in Visayas 🌏 Unfortunately, Mindanao still awaits its first SLP program, highlighting a need for further expansion to ensure nationwide access to SLP training and services.

With such a specialized and limited number of programs, it's crucial to verify the credentials of anyone claiming to be an SLP. If they didn’t graduate from UP Manila, UST, CDU, or DLS-HSI, they might be a 𝗽𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗱𝗼-𝗦𝗟𝗣 🚨⚠️

You can verify if someone is licensed to practice speech pathology via: https://online.prc.gov.ph/Verification , and if you encounter a pseudo-SLP, report them to [email protected] to protect the integrity of the profession and ensure the highest standards of care for those in need.

Stay informed and make sure to consult only qualified professionals to get the best care possible. 🧠💬

Find an SLP near you ➡ pasp.org.ph/SLPs-Directory
Centers and Clinics: pasp.org.ph/Centers-and-Clinics

May this Eid inspire us all to support one another, share generously, and cultivate empathy in our hearts. May your sacrifices be rewarded, and may your community be filled with peace and joy.

There's nothing more fulfilling and humbling than watching our former and present students in ABA-based, Inclusive, and Special Education spread their wings and soar.

Always proud teacher here, Paige!

📷Permission and credits to Mommy Paige

This promo is also open to:

1. Children who have not yet been diagnosed but are suspected to be at risk for Language disorders or Autism;

2. Students from daycare centers and public schools;

3. Low-income families.

*** Are you still in denial of the developmental delays of your child? We are here to assist you by answering your questions about the observed developmental delays. Set an appointment to see our team!

Huwag pong mahiya, sayang po ang oras na matugunan ang problema.

What acceptance means when you have a child with Special Needs.

1. After knowing the diagnosis, it is okay to go through the process of adaptation until you ALLOW yourself to fully ACCEPT the condition of your child as soon as possible.

2. Acceptance means PREPARING yourself to go through major transitions in your life as a parent of child with special needs.

3. Acceptance means GIVING your 100% effort to know more about your child's condition.

4. Acceptance means working COLLABORATION among parents, gen.ed teachers, Special Ed. teachers and therapists to achieve a synchronized goals for your child with special needs.

4. Acceptance means EQUIPPING yourself with evidenced-based practices to implement home and social interventions.

5. Acceptance means PLANNING SMART goals for your child.

6. Acceptance means NOT COMPARING your child to others.

7. Acceptance means SHARING your effective and good practices and be an ADVOCATE for the welfare of all children with special needs.

- Teacher Mon

✅Ang pagkatuto ng mga bata sa mga center at eskuwelahan ay limitado sa oras, natural setting at experiential learning.

✅Mas maraming oportunidad sa bahay dahil mas marami ang oras ng bata dito na kasama ang guardian o magulang nila.

✅Napakalaking bagay ang pagkatuto ng mga magulang para ipagpatuloy ang anumang interbensyon sa bahay para tugunan ang Autismo at iba pang developmental problems sa Pilipinas man at sa ibang bansa.

✅Sa pagbabalik ng aming Parents As Teachers Training Workshop, kada buwan ay mayroong pagkakataon ang lahat ng magulang at guardian na matuto kung paano turuan, makipaglaro, at mapalawig pa ang komunikasyon sa lahat ng pagkakataon.

✅Maraming oras at pera ang matitipid dahil magiging katuwang namin kayo para sa tuloy-tuloy at mas mabilis na improvement ng inyong anak na aming estudyante.

✅Kakayanang matuto ng pagtuturo at pakikipaglaro sa aking anak sa bahay?

✅Bilang magulang, nais kong mapasunod, magkaroon ng komunikasyon, at koneksyon sa aking anak?

✅Paano ang naging sistema at proseso sa naging improvement ng aking anak sa Big Steps?

Resuming this month!

✅Empowering parents and guardians to acquire skills, assess their child's strengths and potentials, identify available resources at home effectively to set realistic home programs.

✅This is free for all parents and guardians in our Early Intervention and Special Education Programs.

🌈Resuming this month!

✅Empowering parents and guardians to acquire skills, assess their child's strengths and potentials, identify available resources at home effectively to set realistic home programs.

✅This is free for all parents and guardians in our Early Intervention and Special Education Programs.