By Cristine Republica, ASP Trainee

Amaris Cabason (left) and Lilet Laviña (right)
Participants were also treated to Terrific Talents of Person with Autism in area of singing. Carlo Turbolencia of New Era University gave an energetic and powerful upbeat song, “Dynamite” while Jaz Bongalon of ASP Lagro Chapter serenaded the audience with “Beautiful in My Eyes”.
There was On-the-Spot sketching courtesy of PWA Gabby Atienza; the Sibling’s Corner offered a Glitter Tattoos to adults and kids alike, courtesy of Ate Katrina, sister of Math Wizard Patrick and brother Angelo So, with other sibling support members, Anthea Peña, sister of Muneer, Ann and Emily Go, sisters of Gelo, Macy Adviento, sister of Adrian, Issa Cabason, sister of Vinz.
Since health is wealth, Clinica Manila headed by Raph Torralba, offered free blood pressure check-up for senior participants and Mr. Paolo Trinidad enticed the audiences with “Laughter Yoga” exercises. To keep the momentum going, ASP Dream Girls sent the audiences gyrating to “I will Survive” by Vell Barria and “All the Single Ladies” by Nica Escasiñas.
Other performers were Dave Ponce and his mom Aimee of ASP Diliman Chapter who gave a heart-wrenching duet “Sana”, Tristan de los Santos of ASP Commonwealth Chapter and Darlene de Guzman of St. Catherine.
Much to be Thankful For
Prior to the Family Day Celebrations, a Thanksgiving Mass at the Atrium of SM The Block, also in the same mall was held. Gabby Atienza and Michael Almendrala read the First and Second Reading, both are adults with autism.
The 15th National Autism Consciousness Week celebration was made possible through ASP partners: ACW co chairs – Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Archdiocese of Manila Persons with Disabilities
Our sincerest thanks to our following sponsors: SM Prime, SM Cares, SM Program on Disability Affairs. SM City North EDSA, Skydome, SM City Fairview, SM Mall of Asia, The French Baker , Unilever RFM Ice Cream, Inc ,Transaxion Unlimited Corporation ,Councilor Alfred Vargas, Ardex Motor Corporation ,Long Life Bakery, Philippine Multimedia Systems, Inc. , Richard's Food Products, Pizza Pedrico's Food Corporation, GMA 7, Home Town Realty Developer,Inc., Palms Country Club, McDonalds, Rey and Peng So.
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