Play to Learn Therapy Center

01/09/2025

A common question parents often ask me is, "When will my child start talking?"

It's important for families to understand that there are a variety of skills that need to be learned, BEFORE a child is able to successfully communicate.

Adult-child interaction is key in teaching children the foundation of speech and language development.

This depicts these specific building blocks needed for a child to be able to produce words:

◾️PRE-VERBAL & EARLY INTERACTION
◾️ATTENTION & LISTENING
◾️PLAY SKILLS & SOCIAL INTERACTION
◾️RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE
◾️EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE
◾️SPEECH SOUNDS

Now this does not necessarily mean that a child needs to follow this hierarchy in order to be able to understand language, etc. Some of these skills may not be mastered in the exact order of this pyramid.

💬What part of the pyramid is your child at?

Also, please don't feel discouraged if your child is not yet at the top of the pyramid. Focus on the progress of what your child is able to do, rather than turning it into a competition!💗

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08/08/2025

06/07/2025

Napakasymbolic ng waiting para sa autism community.

Wait List

Unahin na natin sa assessment ng Developmental Pediatrician. Mahirap magpaschedule, 95% nasa wait list muna kayo. It can even take years. Yes. Plural. Kasi iilan lang din ang mga DevPed sa buong Pilipinas.

Ang salitang wait list ay maririnig mo next kapag naghanap na ng therapy centers. Punong puno ang mga centers kaya mas madalas pag tumawag ka or mag email, ilalagay ka muna sa wait list.

Waiting Time

Madalas mong maririnig ang salitang “waiting time”. This pertains to our kids’ ability to wait or lack of it, to understand that there’s a structure and sequence to things.

Kids with autism are usually visual beings, it’s a struggle for them to understand concepts that are abstract such as time. It’s always about the now, hence the challenges brought by waiting.

Pero sa lahat ng waiting, ito ang pinakapaborito ko:

Ang mga magulang na nag aantay sa labas ng center.

Sa mga therapy centers, you’ll meet all sorts of parents and guardians. Iba iba. Pero lahat yan, you’ll sense the faith and desperation seeping through the silence as they wait.

Habang lahat nag aantay para sa mga anak na matapos ang therapy session, OT man o Speech o ABA o SPED, we’re also waiting for grander often daunting things.

Yung matawag na mommy at daddy.
Yung mapotty train.
Yung makihalubilo sa ibang bata.
Yung matuto magsulat.
Yung matuto magsintas.
Yung matuto mag yes at no.
Yung matuto sumagot sa WHAT, WHERE, WHO, WHEN, at higit sa lahat sa WHY.
Yung magkaron ng eye contact.
Yung magkaron ng sense of danger.
Yung matutong magmanage pag nagkakaron ng sensory overload.
Yung wag na umiyak next session.
Yung magtry nang kumain ng ibang food.

Yung hope ng mga magulang sa center? It’s such a driving force for everyone lalo na pag may nakakausap ka.

Nalalaman mo kung gaano kayo kaiba at kapareho. Kung gaano kababaw ang luha nyo, (normal na lang ata may nag iiyakan sa waiting area) kung gaano nyo gusto kumayod ng bonggaaaa dahil mahal ang therapy, at higit sa lahat, kung gaano nyo gusto manatiling malakas at buhay kasi nananalig kang darating din yung time na kakayanin ng mga bata mamuhay ng maayos, mabuti, at may dignidad, all on their own.

Dahil worth it lahat, worth it yung pagod, worth it yung puyat, worth it mag-antay, worth it sila.
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29/06/2025

𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 🚐 𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 2025 | 24 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 1 𝘔𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦

Does your child show signs of developmental challenges like ADHD, Autism, or learning delays? 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩.

We’re bringing our trusted Neurodevelopmental Assessment services closer to 𝐘𝐎𝐔 — now at a 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 of ₱𝟑,𝟓𝟎𝟎 (from the regular ₱5,000)! 💸

👩‍⚕️ 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
✔️ Intake interview
✔️ Standardized cognitive, developmental and behavioral testing
✔️ Professional assessment report
✔️ Expert insights to support your child’s growth

📍 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
🗓️ Baler, Aurora: August 1-2
🗓️ Quezon City: August 18–19
🗓️ BGC, Taguig City: August 20-21
🗓️ Laoag City: August 25–26
🗓️ Vigan City: August 27–29
🗓️ Tuguegarao City: September 1–2
🗓️ Santiago City: September 3–4
🗓️ Mabalacat City: September 5–6
🗓️ Cabanatuan City: September 8–10
🗓️ Iloilo City: September 15–17
🗓️ Bacolod City: September 18–19
🗓️ Cebu City: September 29–30
🗓️ Tacloban City: October 8–10
🗓️ Cagayan de Oro City: October 13–15
🗓️ Dipolog City: October 16–18
🗓️ Zamboanga City: October 20–22
🗓️ General Santos City: October 23–25
🗓️ Davao City: October 27–29
🗓️ Legazpi City: November 6-8
🗓️ Lucena City: November 12-13
🗓️ Batangas City: November 14-15
🗓️ Calamba City: November 17-18
🗓️ Meycauayan City: November 20-22
🗓️ Balanga City: November 24-25
🗓️ San Fernando City, La Union: November 26-28

⚠️ 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲, 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐮𝐩!

𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐑 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 in the poster or 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 to secure your slot today.

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: https://bit.ly/NeuroDevAssessmentCaravan2025

Together, let’s support every child’s development and potential. 💚

23/06/2025

DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICIANS IN DAVAO CITY

23/06/2025

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He’s one of the biggest music icons on Earth — but what he just did off stage might be his most powerful act yet.

BTS’ Suga has donated 5 billion won (US$3.62 million) to build a treatment center for children with autism. It will carry his real name: the Min Yoon-gi Treatment Center.

But this isn’t just about money.

For months, while quietly finishing his military service, Suga spent his weekends volunteering with kids on the spectrum. Not in front of cameras. Not for headlines. He sat with them. Played guitar. Taught them rhythm. Helped them find words through music when they couldn’t speak through conversation.

And it worked.

The children opened up. They connected. They smiled more. So he didn’t stop. He worked with experts to design MIND — a music therapy program now proven to help kids with autism build social and emotional skills. And now, he’s funding an entire center to give them that chance long after he’s gone.

He could’ve walked away after the donation. But he stayed.

Because for Suga, music isn’t just a career. It’s a language. A bridge. A form of hope.
And now, it will be a lifeline for children who need it most.

Sometimes the loudest acts of love happen in the quietest rooms.



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23/06/2025

🦷 Meet the Smiles Behind Your Smile! 😁

Say hello to your dental dream team — a passionate group of dentists, aka your smile-makers, dedicated to keeping your oral health at its best!

From routine checkups to advanced treatments, we work together to provide seamless, personalized care — all under one roof. 💙

✨ One Team. One goal: your healthiest, happiest smile.

📍 Visit us at 2nd floor, Paseo de Legaspi, Pelayo St., Davao City
📞 Contact us at:
0951-531-1913 / 308-2420

Landmarks:
- Corner Rizal Street, in front of Fabie General Hospital
- Bramble , New lounge, Mamamita

11/05/2025

Children with special needs have special moms. 🧩🌈 Happy mother’s day to our special moms!! ❤️ Thank you for entrusting your children with us! 😘🤍

13/04/2025

"I am not broken, I am beautifully different." - Kerry Magro

# Celebrate Differences
2025