Smart Steps Therapy Center Bacoor

20/08/2025

Good day! We are inviting everyone, Parents, Caregivers, Medical and Health Professionals, Educators and Allied Health Professionals, to join our *PSDBP FREE INCLUSIVE EDUCATION WEBINAR* entitled *“Fostering Meaningful Learning for all Filipino Children : Implementing Inclusive Education.”*

The webinar is one of the multiple activities lined up in celebration of our PSDBP Silver Anniversary. This will be a panel discussion composed of distinguished speakers from different medical and allied fields.

*SPEAKERS*
Genevieve Rivadelo-Caballa, PhD, PTRP
Merlene M Alon, PhD
Mary Rose Genova, LPT

*MODERATOR*
Larah Galvante-Landazabal, MD, DPPS , FPSDBP

The webinar will be held live via Zoom on
*August 23,2025 (Saturday) at 6 PM*.
This will also be broadcasted via Facebook live and YouTube live.

Kindly click the link below to register or scan the QR code (seen in the poster) : https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2tN3wqa1QaKp7SXuPJv16Q

19/08/2025

16/08/2025

Out of the clinic today, but always working towards our goal: to provide professional therapy services that are “more than just play”

See you all Monday kids ❤️

12/08/2025

✨ BAKIT IBA-IBA pa ang evaluations o assessments? ✨

Madalas na tanong na makita ko ito sa mga groups at parents inquiring for therapy.

Iba-iba ang ginagawang assessment o evaluation ng TEAM of PROFESSIONALS para sa isang batang neurodivergent learner.

Karaniwan na mga DEVPED or Developmental Pediatricians, Educational/CHILD Psychologists at Neurologists ang gumagawa ng unang line of tests para matukoy ang mga areas na may delay or concern ang isang bata. SILA ang may KAKAYAHANG MAGBIGAY NG DIAGNOSIS gaya ng Autism, ADHD, GDD, Down Syndrome, AT MARAMI PANG IBA.

Ang mga Occupational Therapists at Speech Therapists naman ay may IBA AT SARILING evaluation rin na ginagawa para matukoy ang specific at detailed needs ng isang neurodivergent learner. May mga areas na pareho silang shared o sakop gaya na lang ng feeding skills, play skills, social skills at cognitive development pero malaki ang pagkakaiba ng SAKOP na areas nila.

Ang mga legit ABA practitioners at Reading specialists naman ay gumagamit rin ng iba-ibang evaluation tools para makita ang main areas of problem na kailangang tugunan sa therapy o treatment nila.

Maging ang mga paaralan ay may sariling mga evaluation tools at assessment para malaman ang proper at appropriate level/placement at kaukulang special needs support ng isang batang may neurodivergent needs.

Lahat ito ay mahalaga sa pagtukoy ng akma at tamang intervention at support para masigurado ang successful development at maximum potential ng ating neurodivergent learner.

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30/07/2025

Ready to make a real difference in kids' lives? Smart Steps is hiring passionate and licensed therapists in Cavite City and Bacoor. If you're driven to help children communicate and thrive, send your resume to smartstepsbacoor@gmail.com or contact +639163541106.
We can't wait to hear from you!

24/07/2025

We’re back tomorrow, Friday July 25, 2025! All therapy sessions (regular and makeup sessions) will go on as scheduled.

If your family is still affected by the typhoon, just let us know so we can adjust accordingly. Your safety comes first—stay safe and take care! 🩷

23/07/2025

Please be advised that Smart Steps will remain CLOSED today due to the ongoing effects of the typhoon. We understand that many in our community have been impacted, and we hope this time allows space for rest and recovery.

All sessions will be rescheduled, and we’ll be in touch with further updates.

Stay safe and hope to see you soon.

23/07/2025

Well said Whole Child Guide ❤️

23/07/2025

Research shows that executive functioning development in childhood occurs in various contexts and follows a general process across different age ranges.

🧡Executive functioning skills are a set of essential abilities that enable us to think through and complete tasks. These skills include problem-solving, task initiation and completion, and sustained attention. They are crucial for everyday activities such as getting dressed, completing homework, or making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

🩵As children grow, their executive functioning skills develop and become more refined. For young children, this might involve learning to follow simple instructions and manage basic routines. As they reach school age, these skills expand to include more complex tasks like organizing schoolwork, managing time effectively, and adapting to changing schedules. Teenagers further develop these skills to handle more significant responsibilities, such as planning for long-term projects, making independent decisions, and managing social interactions.

🚨Challenges in executive functioning can present differently at various ages. Young children may struggle with following multi-step directions or controlling impulses. School-aged children might find it hard to stay organized, complete assignments on time, or transition smoothly between activities. Teenagers with executive functioning difficulties might face challenges in prioritizing tasks, setting goals, and maintaining focus in the face of distractions.

Do any of those examples sound familiar? Challenges can definitely look like other things, too…it’s all so individualized!

💡In this blog post, we break down the different components of executive functioning and offer a workbook to target specific skills: https://www.theottoolbox.com/what-is-executive-function-in-child-development/

23/07/2025

Good day! We are inviting Everyone (Parents/Caregivers, Medical and Health Professionals, Educators & Allied Health Professionals) to join our PSDBP FREE PARENTING WEBINAR entitled ”Building Strong Foundations: Practical Parenting Strategies to Support Development, Behavior and Emotional Well-Being from Early Childhood Onwards.”

The webinar is one of the multiple activities lined up in celebration of our PSDBP Silver Anniversary. This will be a panel discussion composed of distinguished speakers from different medical and allied fields.

SPEAKERS
Erik Jan Estrada,MD,FPPS,DPSDBP
Lady M. Suarez ,OTRP
Suselyn Pascual,MRS-SP, RSLP
Elham Mae Bocalbos, MD,FPPA

MODERATOR
Leanith Agustin-Haya, MD, FPPS,FPSDBP

The webinar will be held live via Zoom on July 26,2025 at 6 PM. This will also be broadcasted via Facebook live and YouTube live.

Kindly click the link below to register or scan the QR code:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H800kujQRM2EMnyLLdRnaA

22/07/2025

Due to inclement weather, Smart Steps will be CLOSED tomorrow, July 23, 2025.

We’ll share updates soon regarding any makeup schedule.

🙏 Praying for everyone’s safety. Please stay safe and take care!