Adbokasya sa Social Media!

"Adbokasya sa Social Media" is a dynamic event designed to empower individuals with disabilities and those who care for them to leverage their personal social media presence as a tool for positive change. Whether passionate about social justice, environmental causes, or community initiatives, this event will provide practical insights and strategies to amplify your voice and influence through various social media platforms. We also aspire to widen our circle of disability rights allies. 

This will be held in commemoration of the National Disability Rights Week. The event is a partnership between the Autism Society Philippines, the Local Government of Quezon City, the National Council on Disability Affairs, and SM Cares. Expected participants include members of the disability community, NGOs helping Filipinos with disabilities, government agencies, and student organizations. 

Read the concept note here.

“Influencer daw o?” 

Participants will be equipped with the basic knowledge and skills needed to turn their personal social media platforms into powerful advocacy tools. Join us for an insightful and interactive session that will empower you to make a meaningful impact on the causes you are passionate about. Let your voice be heard in the digital age! 

• Building a Purposeful Presence. Explore the fundamentals of crafting a compelling and purpose-driven social media persona. Learn how to align your brand with the cause you advocate for, establishing authenticity and credibility.
• Strategic Content Creation. Understand the art of creating impactful content that resonates with your audience. Discover techniques for storytelling, crafting engaging posts, and utilizing multimedia elements to convey your message effectively. 
• Navigating Social Media Platforms. Gain insights into the unique dynamics of popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Learn how to tailor your advocacy efforts to each platform and maximize reach.
• Community Engagement. Explore strategies for fostering a supportive online community around your cause. Discuss the importance of engagement, responding to feedback, and building a network of like-minded individuals to amplify your advocacy efforts.
• Creative Tools, Tips and Tricks. Discover a toolkit of creative tools, tips, and tricks to enhance your social media advocacy. From graphic design platforms to video editing apps, explore ways to elevate your content and captivate your audience effectively.
• Navigating Challenges. Address the potential challenges and ethical considerations associated with online advocacy. Explore strategies for handling criticism, managing conflicts, and maintaining a positive online presence. 

“Huntahan tungkol sa Pinaglalaban”

This round table features content creators with a long history of using digital platforms like Tiktok to have fun and to further valuable advocacies. 

• Mona Magno-Veluz or Mighty Magulang (@mightymagulang). She is the National Spokesperson of the Autism Society Philippines and the Country Manager of the ASP Autism Works program. She delivers bite-sized content on history, genealogy thought starters, and her autism inclusion advocacy on her accounts. She serves on the Tiktok Safety Advisory Council for Asia Pacific. 
• Chef Gelo Guison (@chefgeloguison) is a creative culinary artist who advocates universal access to nutritious, affordable, and culturally appropriate food for all, while championing other civic movements. 
• Riyan Portuguez, RPsy, RPm aka the Millenial Psychologist (@yourmillenialpsych) is a practicing psychologist and psychometrician. She seeks to improve societal well-being by helping create safe spaces for all, and promoting practices that uplift human dignity. 
• Vince Monares Quinabandal or Queen Mathilda Airlines (@mathildaairlinesofficial) is known for her pole-spinning videos where she shares educational information about national issues in less than a minute. She recently joined the civilian convoy to the Scarborough Shoal to bring the West Philippine Sea issue closer to the youth.
• Ryan Pronstoller shines as Tita Baby Azucarera (@yourtitababy), an embodiment of that “Tita Baby” everyone has and can relate to. She leverages her approachability and quick wit on her social media accounts where she shells out pragmatic life advice from love to work, from drag to civics.

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Family Support Group for the month of July 2024

Date: 13 July 2024, Saturday
Time: 10:00am

Register here to get the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/4eXx06H

The deadline for registration is 12 July 2024, Friday at 12nn.

Family Support Group Poster

ASPs family support group sessions bring together parents, siblings, and other family members to talk about their journey in living with autism. Participants share their experiences and draw enlightenment and strength from others going through the same challenges.

The Autism Society Philippines -- together with this month's host, ASP Iloilo -- welcomes members and non-members, bound by a common experience that is autism. We aspire to educate, empower, and inspire to help build an Autism-OK Philippines.

IMPORTANT: Send us an email via autismphils@gmail.com if you have not received your Zoom credentials by 12 July 2024 Friday at 1pm. Please do not share your link — only one device per name shall be accepted.

Our Moderators:

Ma. Victoria "Marivic" Ramos, is one of the national trustees and the head of VisMin cluster. She is the current Vice-President of ASP Laguna and a Community Development Professional. Marivic empowers families in the care and instruction of children and youth on the autism spectrum, as a valuable resource to Autism Resource Center in Los Banos, Laguna. She is a single mother to Mico, a young adult on the spectrum.

Karen Aujero is the Chapter President of ASP Iloilo. She is a mother to Gabby, a 25 year old on the autism spectrum. Gabby recently graduated from college with a degree in BS in Entertainment and Multimedia Computing. Mommy Karen is a freelancer and dabbles in graphics design, printing, and crafting.

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Sign up for upcoming ASP ARTismo workshops!

Art can be a profound agent of self-expression. Art can also be calming and therapeutic, helping artists on the spectrum manage their emotions and reduce stress. Art can improve communication skills, social skills, and emotional regulation. Art can boost self-confidence.

These are why the ASP ARTismo program was created to promote art as an approach to productive self-expression and as a potential vocation and livelihood.

ASP members are encouraged to sign up for the following by-invitation-only opportunities for FREE ART WORKSHOPS delivered by respected artists.

• "ASP ARTismo: Hayop! (Animal Paintings)", 21 September 2024, Sat, 2pm, TBD

If you are an artist on the autism spectrum or are caring for a talented loved one on the spectrum, sign up for the ASP ARTismo program, wherever you are in the Philippines. Join us as we encourage each other to create -- via face-to-face events -- as we walk hand-in-hand toward an Autism-OK Philippines!

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Family Support Group for the month of June 2024

Date: 22 June 2024, Saturday
Time: 10:00am

Register here to get the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3RsPzWb

The deadline for registration is 21 June 2024, Friday at 12nn.

Family Support Group Poster

ASPs family support group sessions bring together parents, siblings, and other family members to talk about their journey in living with autism. Participants share their experiences and draw enlightenment and strength from others going through the same challenges.

The Autism Society Philippines -- together with this month's host, ASP Olongapo -- welcomes members and non-members, bound by a common experience that is autism. We aspire to educate, empower, and inspire to help build an Autism-OK Philippines.

IMPORTANT: Send us an email via autismphils@gmail.com if you have not received your Zoom credentials by 21 June 2024, Friday at 1pm. Please do not share your link — only one device per name shall be accepted.

Our Moderators:

Perlita So is currently an ASP National Trustee and the North Luzon Cluster Head. Mom to four children, two of whom are on the autism spectrum. Peng nurtures well-rounded skills, holistic well-being, and social connection of children and youth on the autism spectrum, as well as grows our circle of diverse volunteers and corporate partners -- as the Program Manager of ASP PweDay.

Homer Guerrero, a father of an 18-year-old boy on the autism spectrum, who is currently in the eight grade at Subic National High School. Married to Dorothy Hope Go, a Licensed Professional Teacher.

A CPA by profession, currently employed at Security Bank Olongapo Branch as a Business Manager - a banker for 22 years now. He is also a part-time college professor at the Columban College of Business and Accountancy, actively involved as Corp Sec of Metro Olongapo Chamber of Commerce and a Director for Commerce and Industry for PICPA Olongapo Chapter. He was a Past President of the Rotary Club of Subic and the Olongapo Subic Bay Bankers Association.

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Autism Society Philippines HOMEpowerment Program 2024 Batch 2

Napakahalaga ng tamang pagtuturo sa bahay sa pag-unlad ng ating mga anak na may autismo. Kaya’t ang Autism Society Philippines ay patuloy na naglulunsad ng training para sa mga magulang at tagapag-alaga tungkol sa tamang pagtuturo at pag-aaruga sa kanilang mga anak sa tahanan.

ASP HOMEpowerment 2024 Batch 2 Poster

Layunin ng Autism Society Philippines Homepowerment Program na mabigyan ng kakayahan ang mga pamilya, lalo na yung hirap tustusan ang regular na pag-therapy ng kanilang mga anak, na gawin ang nauukol na pagtuturo at therapy sa bahay.

Ang Homepowerment Program ay nagbibigay ng:
● training para sa mga magulang at taga pag-alaga ng mga batang may Autism Spectrum Disorder
● libreng Occupational at Speech and Language assessment at Home Program sa mga piling pamilya ng mga batang 8 taon pababa (as of January 2025)
● mentoring (1 on 1) sa pagpapatupad ng Home Program sa mga napiling pamilya.

Ang mga training-workshop, assessment at therapy sessions ay gagawin online via Zoom.

Sino ang mga maaaring sumali sa Homepowerment Program?
Lahat ng REGULAR na miyembro ng ASP ay maaaring sumali sa online trainings and workshops.
Kinakailangan na mayroong malakas na signal ng internet sa lugar nila at cellphone o computer, para makasama sa online sessions. Maaaring magpahiram ang ASP ng prepaid modem sa mga piling pamilya na walang postpaid internet sa bahay.

Para sa libreng OT at ST assessment at Home Program, ang maaaring sumali ay:
● mga anak ng regular members ng ASP na may diagnosis ng ASD
● 8 taong gulang pababa as of January 2025
● ang mga magulang o’ primary caregiver ay may sapat na paninindigan at kakayanang ipatupad ang programang imumungkahi sa kanila.
● ang mga magulang o’ primary caregiver ay nakadalo sa lahat ng training sessions at nagawa ang mga assignment sa workshop.

Bibigyang prayoridad ang mula sa low-income families at mga walang access sa therapy ang bata; isasa-alang-alang din kung matagal nang miyembro ng ASP.

Para mag-apply sa Homepowerment Program, sundan ang link na ito https://form.jotform.com/202191473333449 at ibigay ang mga hinihiling na impormasyon. Hintayin ang email o’ mensahe mula sa ASP.

Madalas tanungin:
Sino ang maaaring sumali sa mga training workshops?
Ang training workshops ay bukas sa lahat ng regular na miyembro ng ASP, anumang ang edad ng kanilang anak. Bagamat nakatuon ang training modules para sa early intervention programs, maaari pa rin makatulong sa lahat ng edad ang strategies na pag-uusapan.

Interactive ang mga training. May pagkakataong magtanong at makatuklas ng nauukol na strategy ukol sa mga specific na pangangailangan ang lahat ng dadalo sa trainings.

Lahat ng gustong sumali sa training ay dapat mag-register at tumugon sa ipadadalang email para mabigyan ng schedule at link sa training.

Ilan at kailan ginagawa ang mga training?
May hindi kukulangin sa 10 modules ang training-workshops. Ito ay gaganapin minsan sa isang linggo sa oras at araw na pinakamainam sa mga registered trainees. Bawat session ay tatagal ng mga 2 oras. Maaaring may takdang gawain pagkatapos ng mga workshop.

Ilan ang libreng therapy sessions na ibibigay ng Homepowerment?
Bawat mapiling beneficiary ng libreng therapy sessions ay magkakaroon ng hindi kukulangin sa 6 na session ng Occupational Therapy at 6 na session ng Speech therapy. May isang session ng Case Team Conference kung kailan ipapaliwanag ng OT/SLP sa mga magulang/tagapag-alaga at mga parent-mentors ang kanilang Home Program.

Ang pinakalayunin ng therapy sessions ay:
● matukoy ng therapist ang kakayahan ng bata
● matukoy ang pangunahing pangangailangan ng bata
● pinakamabisang paraan ng pagtuturo sa bata (teaching strategy)
● turuan ang mga magulang kung paano ipatupad ang home program

Pagkatapos ng 4-6 na buwan ng pagpapatupad ng Home Program, maaaring magkaroon ng re-assessment at reevaluation ang mga therapist.

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