SEA ABA Consultant Services - HopeVerse

14/08/2025

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Tomorrow, when your child walks into school, they might meet someone like my son, Charlie.

Charlie’s autism is severe. He doesn’t speak with his mouth, but that doesn’t mean he has nothing to say. His words live in an AAC device, a tablet that allows him to communicate basic needs.

Remind your children that they may see a child like Charlie, who may not talk, but still has so much to say.

Remind them that they may see a child using a device to speak and that this device is their voice.

Remind them that they may see a child flapping their hands to show excitement, or covering their ears because the world is too loud.

Remind them that they may meet a child who runs out of the classroom when it all feels like too much.

Remind them that they may notice a child taking a toy without asking, or knocking over a tower without meaning to be unkind.

Remind them that they may not understand why and that it’s okay not to understand.

Tell them they don’t have to be best friends with every classmate. But they should always be respectful.

Tell them that laughing at someone’s differences says more about you than it does about them.

Tell them that small acts of kindness like a smile, holding a door, or simply waiting patiently can be the thing that makes someone’s day better.

But above all, remind them to be kind.
Because kindness is the one lesson that matters long after the school bell rings. ❤️

01/08/2025

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To the mom rushing her child to ABA therapy while her friends are driving theirs to soccer practice, you’re not alone.

To the mom carrying around a PECS book, you rock.

To the dad who avoids milestone talk because his child is years behind, your child is perfect, just as he is.

To the mom embarrassed by her son’s screams in the grocery store, I was there too. Yesterday, in fact.

To the mom hunched over her computer at midnight, researching every possible therapy, your child is lucky to have you as his advocate.

To the dad who dreads taking his child to a restaurant, a park, or anywhere public, I know. It’s hard.

To the mom still mourning the dream of taking her son to the movies or baseball practice, it might not happen the way you pictured it, but it will happen.

To the dad who felt silly celebrating when his son said “buh” for bubbles, every tiny victory is worth a party. Pop the champagne.

To the mom holding back tears after reading another therapy report full of “no progress”, don’t give up. Hope still lives here.

To the dad who wishes his daughter would talk, me too. You’re not alone.

When you feel hopeless… when you wonder how much longer you can keep going… when it seems like no one sees you unless your child is melting down—remember this:
You love your child. You’re doing the best you can. And that matters more than you know.

If you feel like no one understands what you’re living, know that I do. And so do many others.

It’s okay to have bad days. We all do.

To every mom and dad out there doing everything they can to give their child the best possible life despite impossible odds—you’re amazing. And even if your child can’t say it… they know it.

[I wrote this 10 years ago. Still relevant]

30/07/2025

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via Happy Hearts IEP

28/07/2025

We are looking for education and psychology graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in the special needs sector.

The ABA Therapist will be responsible for implementing individualized intervention programs for children with autism and other developmental delays. S/he will receive training on Applied Behavior Analysis, and will also have the opportunity to apply for professional certification in said field.

Interested applicants may send their resume to the email indicated below.

14/07/2025

He’s nonverbal, but he hears you.

When you’re around someone who doesn’t speak, remember: just because they can’t respond doesn’t mean they aren’t listening. And just because they don’t react the way you’d expect doesn’t mean they don’t understand.

I can’t claim to know exactly what goes on in Charlie’s mind, but I do know this, he picks up on more than he lets on. He doesn’t respond in words, but he hears us. He watches. He absorbs.

No, we don’t have back-and-forth conversations. Not yet. Maybe not ever. But I believe that what he hears doesn’t just disappear. It stays with him, even if we don’t always see how.

Maybe someday more of it will find a way out. Or maybe it won’t. Either way, it matters.

11/07/2025

Embracing Diversity and Promoting Inclusivity

The SEA ABA-Hopeverse Team had the opportunity to attend a learning session with Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA) president, Claire Hicks, MA, BCBA, QBA, LBA.

It was not only a call for continuous learning in the field but also a reminder to push for collaboration and understanding to promote inclusion in our communities.

19/06/2025

Amazing and amusing 😊

Check out our kiddos’ drawing of a girl and boy.

15/06/2025

Happy Father’s Day 💙💛

- artwork by one of our kiddos -

01/05/2025

Wow! 😍

DAVAO CITY—13-year-old Palmer Taliño Taray, a teenager from Davao City diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), qualified for the prestigious open water s

28/04/2025

Kami po ay mula sa Section of Development and Behavioral Pediatrics ng National Children’s Hospital. Inaanyayahan po namin ang mga magulang at tagapag-alaga ng mga batang may Autism Spectrum Disorder sa isang libreng workshop na pinamagatang:
“Mga Gabay at Tagubilin: A Training Workshop for Parents and Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder”

Ito po ay gaganapin sa darating na Miyerkules, April 30, 2025, 8AM via Zoom at Facebook Live

Narito po ang mga detalye ng Zoom meeting:
Topic: Mga Gabay at Tagubilin: A Training Workshop for Parents and Families of Children with ASD
Time: Apr 30, 2025 08:00 AM
Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85409647279?pwd=bjCMYdyNjLZHQGiXxJG9ZZ0MVTcRup.1

Meeting ID: 854 0964 7279
Passcode: 228587

Magkita-kita po tayong lahat. Maraming salamat po! :)

16/04/2025

The center will be closed on Apr 17 (Maundy Thurs) to Apr 18 (Black Sat). Sessions will resume on Apr 21 (Mon).