A PweDay AUdventure at UP Diliman

The UP SUPER (Supporting PWDs thru Exercise and Recreation) welcomes ASP members to a day of fitness and fun at the University of the Philippines, Diliman Campus on 5 October 2024.

AYE-robics and Beyond Steps Poster

Join the ASP PweDay gang for an AYE-robics zumba session with UP SUPER instructors at Alcantara Hall, Student Union Building. ASP PweDay offers enrichment activities for children and youth on the spectrum opportunities to explore new skills, engage with others and enjoy.

After the AYE-robics zumba session, take an AUdventure in the UP Sunken Garden with our super volunteers. The ASP AUdventure is a nation-wide initiative for children and youth on the spectrum to explore new experiences, visit new places for their enrichment and advocate for inclusion and more autism-friendly spaces.

Who can join
- Interested ASP members may sign up for this event (priority is given to regular members of regular chapters) via https://form.jotform.com/232491539432458. The registration deadline is 3 October 2024.
- One (1) child/youth on the spectrum and one companion per family.
- The ASP Secretariat will advise the participant of the confirmed slot via text/call. As we only have 20 slots available, we would like to share the opportunity across as many chapters as possible.
- For cancellations, please communicate at least 48 hours ahead, as a courtesy and to give others the chance.

What to prepare
- Wear an ASP Angels Walk Shirt or green shirt
- Bring an extra shirt, face towel
- Drinking Water

Health Protocols
- Do not come with fever, cough, cold, or diarrhea.

How to get there
- Participants shall be responsible for their transportation.
- Participants are expected to be at the Alcantara Hall, Student Union Building at 12:30PM.
- When you get to the venue, look for the ASP banner and Ms. Tina Borbe.
- Chapter leaders are expected to manage their group/members, especially during the waiting time.
- There will be a Zoom orientation for participants a few days prior to the event. Please wait for the announcement once you have been selected as participants.

Program
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm / Registration
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm / AYE-robics zumba session
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm / Tour

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Happily Ever After: A Virtual Costume Contest

We all may not be able to go out for trick or treat this year; but we can still have fun from home. Join our first ever Autism Society Philippines virtual costume contest and get a chance to win prizes! You can send your entries between 23 October to 1 November 2020.

Happily Ever After poster

MECHANICS:

(1) The contest is open to children and youth on the autism spectrum. No age limits.

(2) Dress up as your favorite cartoon hero or villain. Spooky or macabre costumes are discouraged.

(3) Take a photo, dressed in your costume. Photos from previous years are also acceptable.

(4) Send the best photo (just one) to ASP FB Messenger, with your name, mailing address and contact mobile number.

(5) Contestants will be invited to attend the Happily Ever After: A Virtual Costume Contest Launch Zoom event on 28 October 2020, Wednesday at 2pm to play a animated movie quiz and to talk about their costumes.

(6) Contestants may still send their entries until 1 November 2020, Sunday noon.

(7) Photos will be posted on the ASP FB Page. Voting via Facebook likes will run from 28 October 2029, Wednesday to 1 November 2020, Sunday, midnight.

(8) Criteria: Overall Impact (40%), Match toTheme (20%) and On-line Votes (40%).

(9) One winner for the Male and Female categories will be announced on 2 November 2020, Monday via the ASP Facebook Page and Instagram. The prize includes P1,000 and a gift pack.

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ASP PweDay on October 5: MixxedFit Dance Fitness

"Strength doesn't come from what you can do, it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't" - Rikki Rogers

The Autism Society Philippines Wednesday "PweDay" aims to provide enrichment for teens and adults with autism 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.

On October 5, Wednesday, from 2pm to 4pm, Miss Donna Lim will conduct a class on "MixxedFit® - a people-inspired dance fitness program that is a mix of explosive dancing and boot camp toning. Everything about our dance fitness program can be described as explosive – all of our movements are always big, exaggerated, full-out, and our very best.

To attend, simply sign up on the form below and prepare a P50 donation to ASP when you get on-site.

"Adults with autism 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 PWAs 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."

ASP PweDay on August 31: Coloring Citiscapes

"Bayang magiliw. Perlas ng Silanganan." --Excerpt from the Philippine National Anthem

The Autism Society Philippines "PweDay" --pronounced [pwe'-dey] -- happens every Wednesday. The weekly activities aim to provide enrichment for teens and adults with autism 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.

PweDay Coloring Citiscapes

On August 31, we will be sitting down for an hour or two to color various cityscapes of an Autism-OK Philippines. Exceptional work may be optioned by ASP as Christmas cards this December.

To attend, simply sign up on the form below and prepare a P50 donation to ASP when you get on-site.

"Adults with autism 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 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."

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ASP PweDay on September 7: Tai Chi for Relaxation

"Soft as cotton on the outside. Hard as steel on the inside." --Tai Chi adage

The Autism Society Philippines "PweDay" --pronounced [pwe'-dey] -- happens every Wednesday. The weekly activities aim to provide enrichment for teens and adults with autism 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.

Pweday Tai Chi

On September 7, Teacher Hilda Narciso will lead the group in basic tai chi movements that will help calm the mind, cultivate the heart and adds to a PWAs' health and harmony.

To attend, simply sign up on the form below and prepare a P50 donation to ASP when you get on-site. Participants are requested to wear a plain white shirt and rubber shoes.

"Adults with autism 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 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."

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ASP PweDay on August 24: Spaghetti Dish Making

"Everything you see, I owe to spaghetti." --Sophia Loren

The Autism Society Philippines "PweDay" --pronounced [pwe'-dey] -- happens every Wednesday. The weekly activities aim to provide enrichment for teens and adults with autism 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.

PweDay Spaghetti Dish Making

On August 24, we will be breaking out the stoves and pans again for a session on making spaghetti and garlic bread. We are looking forward to an afternoon of experiencing how to prepare a simple merienda for family and friends.

Participants must sign up on the form below and prepare a P150 donation to ASP. Participants must also bring an apron and wear closed shoes (no slippers or sandals).

"Adults with autism 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 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."

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ASP PweDay on August 10: Videoke Duets

"To sing a duet together means sharing with someone both the pleasure and the responsibility of making music." --Andrea Bocelli

The Autism Society Philippines "PweDay" --pronounced [pwe'-dey] -- happens every Wednesday. The weekly activities aim to provide enrichment for teens and adults with autism 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.

PweDay Videoke Duets

On August 10, we will sing and lip synch hits new and old -- together with new friends from the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines. With all the freestyle singing and dancing, there is much fun to be had!

Participants must sign up on the form below and prepare a P50 donation to ASP.

"Adults with autism 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 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."

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ASP PweDay on August 3: RetroFitness

"A feeble body weakens the mind." --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

The Autism Society Philippines "PweDay" --pronounced [pwe'-dey] -- happens every Wednesday. The weekly activities aim to provide enrichment for teens and adults with autism 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.

PweDay Retrofitness

On August 3, the incomparable Miss Donna Lim will teach a modified "Retrofit" class, a dance class to the tune of fun music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. The class is open to PWAs, 16 years old and above who may be accompanied by a maximum of one (1) companion.

Participants must sign up on the form below and bring the following.
- P50 donation to ASP
- colorful work-out clothes
- towel and an extra shirt

"Adults with autism 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 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."

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ASP PweDay on July 20: Sensory-Friendly Movie

"Movies are like an expensive form of therapy for me." Tim Burton

The Autism Society Philippines Wednesday "PweDay" aims to provide enrichment for children with autism 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.

On July 20, Wednesday, from 2pm to 5pm, we will be conducting a sensory-friendly movie viewing. 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/PWAs to bring in their own snacks and welcoming audience members to get up, dance, walk, shout, sing, go in and out of the room.

This is open to PWAs of all ages. A P20 donation per head is requested. PWAs may bring their food to share.

"Adults with autism 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 PWAs 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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ASP PweDay on July 13: Artismo: Manga + Mandala

PweDay Artismo: Manga
+ Mandala

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” Edgar Degas

The Autism Society Philippines Wednesday "PweDay" aims to provide enrichment for teens and adults with autism (16 years old and above) 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.

On July 13, Wednesday, from 2pm to 5pm, we will be conducting a session on art. PWA Paulo Guzman will teach how to draw Manga faces. Pweymates also have the option to color Mandala (adult coloring) cards.

We would like to foster independence among our participants. But if needed, a maximum of one (1) companion per PWA will be allowed in the training room.

"Adults with autism 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 PWAs 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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ASP PweDay on June 29: Videoke + LipSync

"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." --JRR Tolkien

The Autism Society Philippines Wednesday "PweDay" aims to provide enrichment for teens and adults with autism (16 years old and above) 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.

PweDay Videoke + LipSync

On June 29, Wednesday, from 2pm to 5pm, we will be conducting a session on videoke and lipsyncing. Each participant will be asked to emote and project while singing their favorite song. If they are not verbal, they can lip sync or dance. The group will then decide on a song for which they will create a music video.

We would like to foster independence among our participants. But if needed, a maximum of one (1) companion per PWA will be allowed in the training room.

"Adults with autism 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 PWAs 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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ASP PweDay on June 15: Zumba + Filipino Games

"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity." --John F. Kennedy

Shoes for Filipino Games

PWAs Matt Somera, Mico Ramos and Carl Veluz will moderate a low-impact work-out with 30 minutes of Zumba and 30 minutes of Filipino games (patintero and luksong tinik) on June 15, Wednesday, from 2pm to 5pm at the ASP National Headquarters. After the workout, the class can eat and share their baon snacks with the group. Matt, Carl and Mico planned the event and will lead the workouts and games. We wish you all the best, boys!

Voluntary donations to ASP may be dropped off upon registration. Participants must wear comfortable shoes, extra shirt, water and snacks for sharing. Please sign up using the form below.

The Autism Society Philippines Wednesday PweDays -- pronounced [pwe'-deys] -- aim to provide enrichment for teens and adults with autism 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.

"Adults with autism 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 PWAs 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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