ASP PweDay for the months of January and February 2019

“The most interesting people you’ll find are ones that don’t fit into your average cardboard box. They’ll make what they need, they’ll make their own boxes,” --- Dr. Temple Grandin

The Autism Society Philippines Wednesday "PweDay" aims to provide enrichment for teens and adults on the autism spectrum who are not currently enrolled in schools. ASP PweDays will offer opportunities to learn new skills, to socialize with non-family members and to have fun. This will be every Wednesday, from 2pm to 4pm at ASP Headquarters. This is open to all Persons on the autism spectrum members, 16 years old and above.

Our Pweymates during the dance session

On January 9 - Adults on the autism spectrum will be having Qigong for the first time. Qigong, qi gong, chi kung, or chi gung is a holistic system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial arts training.

On January 16 - we will prepare a Fruit Cocktail Gelatin. Gelatin is a popular dessert among Filipinos. This sweet treat will satisfy your taste buds as it is made delectable using ingredients gelatin, sugar, condensed milk, evaporated milk and fruit cocktail. Perfect dessert to pair in any meals, or have this for snack. This will teach our Persons on the autism spectrum on proper food hygiene, simple food preparation, and presentation. Participants must bring their own hair net, apron, and closed shoes (no slippers or sandals please). Prepare a P200 donation when you get on-site.

On January 23 - Adults on the autism spectrum will have Sensory Friendly Movie. To provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for our special audience, ASP will allow bringing up the lights, turning down sound volume, allowing families/Persons on the autism spectrum to bring in their own snacks and welcoming audience members to get up, dance, walk, shout, sing, go in and out of the room.

On January 30 - we will have MixxedFit Dance Fitness - MixxedFit is a people-inspired dance fitness program that is a mix of explosive dancing and bootcamp training techniques. Certified MixxedFit Instructor Miss Donna Lim will lead this innovative dance-fitness incorporates different elements, all of which are designed to tone, strengthen, and increase endurance. MixxedFit will feel you energized, combining fun-loving dance moves with interval training and cardio workouts, individuals will enjoy an inspirational full body workout.

On February 6 - there will be a session on Art. Persons on the autism spectrum will make DIY Crepe Paper Flowers. This activity will require attentive focus and calmness to enhance the creativity of our Persons on the autism spectrum and develop their natural artistic abilities. This flowers are extra special, because they never wilt. Participants will bring their own scissors.

On February 13 - in time for Valentine' s Day. Persons on the autism spectrum will make Chocolate Covered Oreo Pops. Everyone loves Oreos and chocolates! These Oreo Pops came out so cute and easy to prepare. They're the perfect Valentine's Day treat for a party, family-friendly activity, or snacks. This will teach our Persons on the autism spectrum on proper food hygiene, simple food preparation, and presentation. Participants must bring their own hair net, apron, and closed shoes (no slippers or sandals please). Prepare a P200 donation when you get on-site.

On February 20 and 27 - we will make a Flaglets that we will use in our Angels Walk for Autism 2019 in Mall of Asia Arena. This will help to develop fine motor skills and creativity. There will be a simple contest, more flaglets you make, more surprise prizes you get.

"Persons on the autism spectrum who are no longer in school end up in the fringes of society." Mona Magno-Veluz, ASP National President shares, "ASP is deeply invested in building a society where a individuals with autism be the best of their potentials -- self-reliant, independent, productive and socially-accepted members of the community -- no matter where they are on the spectrum. By keeping our Persons on the autism spectrum active and engaged outside the home, we are also training the society to be more aware of what autism is, to be more appreciative of their gifts and to be more accommodating of their deficits."

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