Gifted Ones Development Foundation Center

20/08/2025

06/08/2025

I still hear "behavioral" often. When you hear it, ano naiimagine mo?

Ako, ngayon, naiimagine ko na may pinagawa ang therapist tapos hindi nameet nung bata yung expectations, or nagstruggle siya kaya may lumabas na negative reaction. Ako man, pag may pinagawa ka saking ayoko or feeling ko hindi ko kaya, magrereklamo ako. 🤨

So before we label, let’s ask:
𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆? 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆? 𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗺? 𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲?

✨ Behaviors are communication. Decoding them is the first step to supporting them.

Learn more in my Diving into Tantrums and “Bad Behavior” webinar. 👉 https://forms.gle/tB7qd13aaVBoXAqW7

29/07/2025

I used to casually say words like rigid, noncompliant, or low functioning in my reports and feedback time. For me, it was just describing what I saw. But as I learned deeper about the neurodivergent community, a lot changed.

I learned about the why’s of behavior: how “rigid” is often a child needing predictability and safety, how “noncompliant” could be a struggle to process instructions, and how “low functioning” dismisses the unique strengths hidden behind their limitations. These words, though familiar to professionals, carried pain for families who heard them.

I remember the first time someone not-so-gently reminded me to listen to neurodivergent people, wag ko ipilit yung sakin kahit professional ako. At first, I felt defensive. Sabi ko sa sarili ko compassionate naman ako, with good intentions naman ako...

But as I listened and read more, I remembered… 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻. 𝗜𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺. If we describe a child as “noncompliant,” we might fail to see their struggles to process instructions. If we call them “rigid,” we miss out on understanding their need for predictability and safety.

What if we changed “obsessions” to “deep interests or passions”?
What if we said “has difficulty with transitions” instead of “noncompliant”?
What if we replaced “low functioning” with “benefits from more support”?

Words aren’t just words. They carry weight. They can either empower or reduce a person to a label.

✨ I still catch myself sometimes. But I keep learning, unlearning, and trying again. Because the way we talk about them changes the way we see them… and the way they see themselves.

In my webinars, we dive deeper into understanding these behaviors, their underlying skills, and how we can better communicate with and support our children, starting with the words we use everyday.

Join my recorded webinars 👉 https://forms.gle/tB7qd13aaVBoXAqW7

08/06/2025

Para sa batang echolalic: yung mahilig kumanta o mag-quote ng lines — 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀.

They’re not random. They’re functional gestalts that help them express what they feel and need.

Think of them as the “functional vocabulary” for kids who speak in chunks, not single words. At hindi ito tinuturo sa table drills ha! Mas effective ‘pag nasa laro, kwento, at real-life moments.

Gusto mo rin matutunan kung paano ituro ‘to in your own routines?

Our recorded seminar bundle Paano Magsasalita ang Anak ko & Organizing Everyday Routine helps you integrate speech therapy tips in practical activities at home. Register here: 👉 https://forms.gle/tB7qd13aaVBoXAqW7

🔁 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁, 𝘁𝗮𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱!

28/05/2025

Nung bago pa lang akong therapist, I used to stress over the most productive activity or the right toy to match all my goals. Ganun kasi ang training during internship – dapat perfect ex*****on of our detailed activity plans.

Over the years, 𝗜 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 - not a teacher or director. As I observe, I saw something beautiful — it's not about teaching all the time. Madalas pala, the best learning happens when we simply let kids explore, imagine, and play.

🎨 Through play, they discover language, relationships, and themselves.

Let’s dig deeper into the kind of play that builds communication — kahit walang drills, flashcards or worksheets.

Our recorded seminar bundle Building Essential Life Skills & Organizing Everyday Routine helps you integrate speech therapy tips in play and practical activities at home. Register here: 👉 https://forms.gle/tB7qd13aaVBoXAqW7

11/05/2025

Parenting in our world looks different. Minsan tahimik, madalas magulo, madalas ang daming tanong at doubts. Pero sa bawat therapy session, meltdown, routine chart, o simpleng yakap, anjan ang pagmamahal na hindi matutumbasan.

To the parents who are advocates, co-regulators, communicators, researchers, and fierce protectors — your love is a force!❣️

Thank you for showing up everyday even when you’re tired.
For learning, unlearning, and relearning.
For holding space not just for your child, but for yourselves too.

Today, we honor you — all who mother in your own ways. 🫡
You are seen. You are worthy. You are doing beautifully.

Happy Mother’s Day po! 💐
I love you, Mommy & my beautiful sisters! 💖

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 to remind them!

01/04/2025

No, hindi "nakakahawa."
No, hindi "dapat pagalingin."
No, hindi "sayang."

𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝘅—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴. And today, we celebrate neurodivergent minds, unique perspectives, and the endless ways autistic individuals bring joy, love, and meaning to the world.

Instead of just “awareness,” let’s work towards 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Families, 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨! Let's inform and inspire!

29/03/2025

“Ang galing niya, ang dami niyang alam na kulay at letters! Pero hindi pa rin siya nakakapagsabi ng gusto niya.”

Trend na yata na kapag nagsimula manggaya ng words ang bata ay uunahin na natin ituro ang colors, number, shapes, animals, etc. Tipong 2 years old palang, gusto na natin pang preschool na ang kaalaman niya.

As an SLP, ang frustrating part dito ay kapag marunong nga sumagot ng “what’s this?”, “what color?”, “what does the dog say?” ang bata pero kapag nagugutom, may masakit, inaantok… hindi naman nila masabi. 🥺

So parents, I want to implore you to PRIORITIZE FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION. Itong mga words muna before anything else! Unahin natin ang words that help them navigate daily life—yung talagang magagamit nila, hindi lang yung impressive pakinggan. Kapag nasasabi na kasi nila ito, ang dami na sa needs at wants nila ang kaya nila icommunicate.

💡 Want to learn more ways to help your child communicate functionally? Watch my recorded seminar on communication strategies! Register here: https://forms.gle/tB7qd13aaVBoXAqW7

14/03/2025

📝 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗹 ≠ 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Sa dami nang batang nonverbal na nahandle ko, I can personally atest to this idea that they are so much more than what they can express in words. They see a lot, they feel a lot, and they understand a lot. We just have to listen beyond what they can say.

Being nonspeaking only shows that their capacity for speech is limited. That is it. Madami silang kayang iexpress - through gestures, eye gaze, body language, vocalizations and so much more. This means we have to tune in better and support them so that they can also feel empowered. 💙

📩 Want to help your child communicate better, kahit nonverbal pa siya? Register today in the recorded webinar PAANO MAGSASALITA ANG ANAK KO and start learning! 📲 https://forms.gle/tB7qd13aaVBoXAqW7

08/02/2025

🎥 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 — nakakapagod, nakakalost, at ang daming tinging information sa internet - but you don't have to do it alone.

Get expert guidance at your own pace. Itong recorded seminars talks about:
1️⃣ Organizing Everyday Routine
2️⃣ Building Essential Life Skills
3️⃣ Diving into Tantrums and Bad Behavior
4️⃣ Paano Magsasalita ang Anak ko?

Everything you need to know to start lalo kung wala ka pang therapy pero willing na magpractice sa bahay. 🥳

Watch these masterclass ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. May handouts pa and reflection prompts. 📲 REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/tB7qd13aaVBoXAqW7

Hope this helps!
- Teacher Jacq