From a Father to a Mother... the Journey of Hope Continues.

During the 2007 election of ASP Trustees, Alfred Contreras was the lone father who made it to the magic 11 who would serve as Board Trustees from 2008-2009. A mother, Jacky Garcia was a close #12.

Alfred Contreras is an Industrial Engineer by training yet a property developer and manager by profession. Serving as a trustee, he provided valuable inputs gathered from his years of working as a software engineer.

“Aside from being a very dedicated father to his 6-year old Gio, one thing I admire of Fred is his work attitude. He gets things done. Basta my oras sya..gagawin nya kaagad.(As long as he has the time, he will really get into things). I experienced that when we worked together during the last ASP National Autism Conference,” says fellow former trustee Evert Malapad, ASP Metro-South President.

“A father is the pillar of every family and should lead the way in coping with their child with autism. The head of the family should inspire and serve as source of strength of the other members,” said Alfred during one of his interviews.

After serving as Trustee since 2006, he had to cut his second term for business concerns. Daddy Albert passes the torch to Jacqueline Garcia.

Fellow Cavitena, Jan Peña, Board Trustee and ASP Bacoor Chapter President shares: “It’s hard to handle a family, a teaching job in a public school, a center for special children, an ASP chapter, and a Board Trustee position all at same time! But despite her loaded schedule, Jackie is always supportively there where she is needed most! ASP Bacoor is really proud to have one empowered, model super-mom like her who gets fellow parents and professionals on the move for "the cause!"

Jackie is currently serving as the President-elect of soon to be inducted ASP Molino, our 38th Chapter. We gladly welcome her to the ASP Board of Trustee, serving from May until the end of this term this year.

ASP would like to thank old and new board of trustees for their continued commitment in serving families dealing with autism.

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ASP Chapters Around the Country

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Autism Society Philippines’ Chapters provide support and services to families in provincial areas, specially the underprivileged. Majority of the chapters are now doing programs and services independently, such as: monthly seminars for members, family support group meetings, free therapies for children with autism (CWA), public autism awareness programs, and resource development.

It took ASP 14 years to organize 20 chapters. The numbers dramatically doubled in the last five years. ASP’s 50 chapters, still growing, are found in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Check out the ASP Chapters in your area.

LUZON

ANGELES CITY
President: Ms. Corazon S. Sugay
Tel. No.: (045) 888-1000 / 322-3535
Mobile No.: 0921-408-8880

ANTIPOLO CITY
President: Ms. Ma. Theresa G. Sarmiento
Telefax No.: 660-8851
Mobile No.: 0927-414-2523

BACOOR
President: Ms. Mary Janette I. Peña
Mobile No.: 0915-985-7828 / 0920-824-7636
Email: janpea23@yahoo.com
Email: aspbac@yahoo.com
Email: aspbac_31106@ yahoo.com

BAGUIO CITY
President: Ms. Jennifer M. Gundran
216 Brgy. East Modern Site, Lower Brookside
Baguio City
Tel. No.: (074) 445-3948
Mobile No.: 0927-295-4744
Email: noelgundran@yahoo.com

BALAYAN, BATANGAS
President: Ms. Regina S. Hernandez
Barangay Calzada
Balayan, Batangas
Mobile No.: 0927-789-9759

BATANGAS CITY
Vice President: Ms. Raceli De Castro
Tel. No.: 043-723-1342
Mobile No.: 0908-200-5289
Email: sengdecastro@yahoo.com

CARMONA,CAVITE
President: Ms. Rosalyn J. Dasco
Mobile No.: 0916-132-1708 / 0920-953-7986

CAVITE NORTH
President: Ms. Ma. Victoria T. Francisco
Tel. No.: 046-431-0580
Email: vky_francisco@yahoo.com

COMMONWEALTH Q.C.
President: Ms. Lilia D. Taroy
Tel. No.: 430-4182
Mobile No.: 0999-580-6580

DASMARIÑAS, CAVITE
President: Ms. Ma. Luisa Campos-Cagingin
Tel. Nos.: 046-416-1292 / 850-2177
Mobile No.: 0915-215-8730
Email: stabelina@yahoo.com

DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY
President: Ms. Josephine J. Palomares
Tel. No.: 351-6205
Office: (044) 791-2486
Mobile No.: 0918-926-9637
Email: josephinepalomares@yahoo.com

GEN. TRIAS, CAVITE
President: Ms. Alice Buendia
Tel. No.: 046-437-2626
Mobile No.: 0917-871-6801

IBAAN, BATANGAS
President: Ms. Amoria M. Purino
Mobile No.: 0916-241-0646

IRIGA CITY
President: Engr. Jesus N. Buena Jr.
Tel. No.: (054) 277-4290 / 299-5923
Mobile No.: 0921-563-3097
Email: buena_rj@yahoo.com

LAGRO, QUEZON CITY
President: Ms. Marieta F. Tan
Tel. No.: 961-3284
Mobile No.: 0918-340-7975
Email: mayettetan07@yahoo.com

LAGUNA
President: Ms. Rizalinda C. Cansanay
Tel. No.: (049) 545-3976
Mobile No.: 0918-577-7940
Email: rizacansanay@yahoo.com

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY
President: Mr. Nelson S.Ibarra
Mobile No.: 0922-833-9694
Email: ibarranelsons@yahoo.com

LIPA CITY, BATANGAS
President: Mr. Agripino C. Ferrer Jr.
Mobile No.: 0922-870-8701 / 0921-800-2700
Email: agri.ferrer@gmail.com

LUCENA CITY, QUEZON
President: Ms. Agatha B. Ilagan
Tel. No.: (042) 373-0771
Email: harvestof_hope@yahoo.com

MALOLOS CITY, BULACAN
Representative: Dr. Anawi Tolentino
Tel. No.: (044) 760-2569
Mobile No.: 0922-811-4935
Email: wiway_promdi@yahoo.com

MANDALUYONG CITY
President: Ms. Chalie B. Barberan
Mobile No.: 0918-448-3771

MARIKINA CITY
President: Mr. Alejandro S. Cabason Jr.
Tel. No.: 997-5804
Mobile No.: 0939-466-8665
Email: alexcabason@yahoo.com
Email: vcabason@ateneo.edu

METRO SOUTH
President: Mr. Evert L. Malapad
Tel. No.: 846-4843
Mobile No.: 0915-830-5679
Email: bluemorion@yahoo.com

MOLINO, BACOOR, CAVITE
President: Ms. Jacqueline Garcia
Tel. No.: (046) 517-9602
Mobile No.: 0929-762-3178
Email: jedidiahd@yahoo.com

MUÑOZ, QUEZON CITY
President: Ms. Norimyl Perocho
Mobile No.: 0939-655-7518
Email: norimyldp@yahoo.com

NAGA CITY
President: Ms. Nina Sibulo
Mobile No.: 0939-465-3870 / 0919-498-7647
Email: nina_sibulo@yahoo.com

NOVALICHES, QUEZON CITY
President: Ms. Maricel F. Agustin
Mobile No.: 0922-853-5187
Email: marizelle2002@yahoo.com

OLONGAPO CITY
President: Ms. Edna F. Aragones
Tel. No.: (047) 223-4035
Mobile No.: 0919-229-4950
Email: edna_10858@yahoo.com

PROJ. 4, CUBAO, QC
President: Ms. Linda Legarto
Mobile No.: 0920-640-1462

PUERTO PRINSESA CITY
President: Ms. Cymbeline S. Martinez
Mobile No.: 0927-392-5234
Email: cymberlinemart@yahoo.com

RIZAL
President: Ms. Juliet T. Beringuel
Tel. No.: 653-4691
Mobile No.: 0927-534-2333

ROSALES, PANGASINAN
President: Ms. Madeline Ruth P. Serafica
Tel. No.: (075) 582-7067
Mobile No.: 0921-224-3558
Email: madzserafica@yahoo.com

SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA
President: Ms. Joyla N. Ofrecia
Mobile No.: 0916-230-0163 / 0922-854-3574

TANZA, CAVITE
President: Ms. Alma C. Torero
Mobile No.: 0920-546-5048 / 0910-450-5784 / 0921-561-3613
Email: tatajulygirl@yahoo.com

TRECE MARTIRES CITY
President: Ms. Lyn B. Ebuña
Mobile No.: 0928-425-6909

UP CAMP, MANILA
President: Ms. Elizabeth B. Udquin
Tel. No.: 253-9140
Mobile No.: 0929-514-6801

VALENZUELA CITY
President: Dr. Nida J. Valeriano
Tel. No.: 445-9118
Mobile No.: 0927-791-6441
Email: nvttc23@yahoo.com

VISAYAS

AKLAN
President: Mr. Alberto F. Aborka Jr.
Tel. No.: (036) 268-5766
Mobile No.: 0929-962-8673
Email: jfaborka@yahoo.com

BACOLOD CITY
President: Ms. Milagros G. Sabino
Telefax No.: (034) 441-1227
Mobile No.: 0928-505-2864
Email: mama_works@yahoo.com

CEBU CITY
President: Ms. Sandra Corazon L. Espina
Tel. No.: 032-416-5505
Mobile No.: 0917-320-7425
Email: slespina@globelines.com.ph

DUMAGUETE CITY
President: Dr. Leah T. Verdillo
Tel. No.: 035-420-2104
Mobile No.: 0917-887-0734

ILOILO CITY
President: Ms. Liliane Balonzo
Mobile No.: 0928-521-0456 / 0909-290-4199
Email: lavz_97@yahoo.com

ROXAS CITY, CAPIZ
President: Rechelle D. Palmes
Tel. No.: (036) 521-6085
Mobile No.: 0920-908-9350

TACLOBAN CITY
President: Dr. Geraldine DS. Abuyabor
Tel No.: (053) 523-7689 / 325-9001
Mobile No.: 0917-306-3539
Email: f.abuyaboriii@yahoo.com

MINDANAO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
President: Ms. Angie R. Abellanosa
Tel. No.: (082) 350-6288
Mobile No.: 0921-592-7742
Email: angie_abells@yahoo.com.ph

DAVAO CITY
President: Mr. Eric D. Dela Costa
Tel. No.: (082) 227-8420
Fax No.: (082) 227-9609
Mobile No.: 0917-905-8739
Email: edc@alsonsproperties.com
Email: aspdavao@yahoo.com
Email: davaeno88@yahoo.com

DIPOLOG CITY
President: Ms. Lizetta A. Manago
Mobile No.: 0908-527-2646
Email: lizettamanago@yahoo.com

GENERAL SANTOS CITY
President: Ms. Ini Vina Solizar
Mobile No.: 0922-875-3611
Email: ivso_otani@yahoo.com

ILIGAN CITY
President: Mr. Miguel Y. Lasala III
Telefax No.: (063) 492-3873
Mobile No.: 0917-716-1254
Email: myl111_888@yahoo.com.ph

ZAMBOANGA CITY
Vice President: Ms. Agnes San Luis
Tel No.: (062) 992-1934
Mobile No.: 0927-557-9359
Email: agnestayag@yahoo.com
Email: angelibparmanand@yahoo.com

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ASP Welcomes New Board Member

Ms. Jacqueline Garcia with son Johnvid

"ASP’s newest addition to our Board of Trustee is Ms. Jacqueline C. Garcia. A woman of many hats, Jacky is the elected president of the soon-to-be inducted ASP Molino, Bacoor Chapter. A resident of Cavite, she runs a special education tutorial center in Camella, Bacoor, hoping to reach out to other children with autism like her son Johnvid, who is now 11 years old. Jacky is also a Physical Education teacher by profession at Claro M. Recto in Legarda Manila, an agriculturist, and a special education teacher. Tireless, she advocates for autism even during her family outings."

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Teresa Herrera’s Mothers’ Day Gift for All Autism Angels

Teresa Herrera is the current host of the hit TV show, Project Runway Philippines. She is also an actress, model and creative visionary who has made her mark on the global stage with her elegance, style, passion, and wit. Her passions lie in the arts and takes inspirations from film, theatre, fashion, art, dance, globe-trotting, scuba diving and yoga. (source: my space)

During her photo shoot with one of the world's largest advertising agencies–Leo Burnett (watch out for this new Corporate Angel’s magnanimous contribution to our advocacy), she heard about the challenges of Filipino families dealing with autism. This prompted her to immediately reach out to us – through yoga. Click here to know more.

So, on May 9, 2009, at 8:30am, join Teresa Herrera’s yoga session to relax your mind and body. This is Teresa’s tribute to all mothers of children with autism. This activity is also open to all Autism Angels-mothers, fathers, lolos, lolas, siblings, teachers, therapists. NO FEES, 50 slots available on a first come first served basis, so we need you to pre-register by calling 926-6941 or 929-8447 or by emailing us at autismphil@pldtdsl.net or autismphils@gmail.com. The venue will be provided by another Corporate Angel – The Legend Villas. Click here for the location map.

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May Activities

May 16 Family Support Group

May 16, 2009, Saturday, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

ASP Office, Room 307, ML Bldg., #47 Kamias Road, QC

Our FSG facilitator for the month of May is no other than Ms. Belina Regalado, the mom of Thristan Mendoza or better known as “Tum-Tum”, a world-class marimba musician.

“When Tum was still a kid, he hated video lights or any form of the shade of red. He could not bear the sounds of electric drills and food grinders. He didn’t like looking at the mirror. He has fascination over spinning objects such as electric fans and bicycle wheels. He needed a lot of prodding before he can join the other children.”

Tum made his presence felt in the music scene playing 3 musical instruments such as drums, cymbals and temple block. The same year, he was diagnosed with autism. By age 10, he performed a total of 120 shows with musicians around the world. Click here to see Tum’s performance during the 1st World Autism Awareness Day. (photo and text by Raph Torralba)

Listen as Belina speaks from her heart. Learn the experiences she faced in coping with all the struggles after her son was diagnosed with autism. Take home practical tips on parenting and how to advocate for your child with autism.

May 30 Back-to-Back Seminars

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

30 May 2009, Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 nn

Asian Social Institute, 1518 Leon Guinto cor. Escoda St., Malate Manila

The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approach teaches social, motor, and verbal behaviors as well as reasoning skills. ABA treatment is especially useful in teaching behaviors to children with autism who may otherwise not "pick up" these behaviors on their own as neuro-typical children would. The ABA approach can be used by a parent, counselor, or certified behavior analyst.

Communicating with Pictures

30 May 2009, Saturday, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Asian Social Institute, 1518 Leon Guinto cor. Escoda St., Malate Manila

For people having difficulty using speech as a primary mode of communication within school, home or community settings, pictures can be a good tool to help facilitate communication. Learn how using pictures to communicate with children with autism can be an effective way to get the message across, and visa versa.

Our Resource Speaker

Ms. Anna Fe C. Abad is a graduate of BS Physical Therapy at Our Lady of Fatima University and had earned Post Baccalaureate Degree in Special Education at the University of Perpetual Help, Laguna. A former Managing Director of Behavioral Management for Autistic Children (BMAC), she currently works as a Behavior Therapist and Consultant. Teacher Anna is one of the few accredited ABA practitioners in the country.

SEMINAR FEE is inclusive of certificate, handouts and snack

Pre-Registration Fee (until May 27, 2009)
Single Seminar (Member) - P 400.00
Single Seminar (Non-member) - P 500.00
Double Seminar (Member) - P 700.00
Double Seminar (Non-member) - P 900.00

On-site Registration Fee
Single Seminar (Member) - P 500.00
Single Seminar (Non-member) - P 600.00
Double Seminar (Member) - P 900.00
Double Seminar (Non-member) - P 1,100.00

Pre-registered participants may pay to Autism Society Philippines, Banco de Oro, Savings Account # 3980002955. Please fax the deposit slip with the name/s of participant/s to ASP office and bring it on the day of the seminar. On-site registrants will be accepted depending on the availability of slots. There will only be 80 slots available. No refund will be given to participants who did not show up on the date of the seminar. For more details, please call ASP at 7-903-5496.

The ASP Seminar Series serves as a platform to educate Filipino parents and professionals on the various interventions, modalities and theories surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder. Their application and implementation are left at your discretion. The views and personal experiences of the speakers are of their own and don’t necessarily reflect that of the views of the organization.

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