IntelliSpeech Therapy Center

04/08/2025

When I first showed this photo to teachers during a seminar, I asked:

“What do you observe in this classroom?”

Many said the same thing:
“Poor classroom management.”
“There’s no control.”
“One student is sleeping.”
“Others are lying on the floor.”
“It looks like they don’t respect the teacher.”

And you know what?
Those observations are valid — because that’s the lens we were taught to use.
That’s what I used to believe, too.

And it’s not easy to challenge that lens.
Especially when we’ve been trained for so long to equate control with effectiveness. Silence with learning. Uniformity with order.

But after years of working with children with diverse needs,
I’ve learned something important:

You can’t judge a classroom by who’s sitting still or following the same routine.

Because a truly inclusive classroom?
It’s not about control — it’s about intention.
It’s about knowing your learners.
Meeting them where they are.
And creating a space where they feel safe to be who they truly are.

31/07/2025

Progress isn’t always loud or fast. Sometimes, it’s in the little things—quieter moments, subtle changes, and growing confidence. Here are some small but powerful signs therapy is working.

1. Skills practiced in therapy appear at home or school.
2. They're forming stronger connections with their therapist or caregivers.
3. They seem more confident in their activities or want to try new things.
4. They imitate sounds, gestures, or actions more than before.
5. They tolerate new textures, sounds, or environments better even just a little.

Keep going, the growth is happening!

23/07/2025

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04/07/2025

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As a speech and language pathologist, I often meet persistent and loving parents who are eager to put their child in speech/language therapy, but are subtly hesitant when I recommend occupational therapy (OT) simultaneously. Their usual response? “Speech lang naman ang concern, bakit kailangan pa ng OT?” 💭

‼️ Here’s what I try to explain:
A child has to be (1) regulated, (2) engaged, and (3) able to attend before meaningful communication can develop. That’s where occupational therapy comes in. It helps build foundations for communication through movement, play, and sensory work that support the brain, which directly support speech and language progress

Think of OT as the “soil” that speech grows from 🌱 Without it, overall therapy progress may be slow or stalled

Let’s give children what they truly need; not just speech, but the support that helps speech come alive 🗣️ I know it can feel like “extra” work or expense, but when we give them what they truly need, that’s when the real breakthroughs begin 💚

04/07/2025

ISTC at 7 • Beyond the Clinic | Ep. 7 ☕🧾
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It’s coffee o’clock — and this time, our IntelliKiddos got a feel of what it’s like to work behind the counter! 💛

Together with Speechie Fran and OT Athena, they practiced:
✅ Taking customer orders
✅ Helping prepare the drinks
✅ Processing payment (with a little guidance, of course!)
✅ Practicing communication, sequencing, and social interaction

Huge thanks to our next-door neighbors, Apartment 5, for welcoming us with open arms and warm cups. ☕🤎

👩🏽‍🏫 | Teacher Fran & Teacher Athena
🎞️ | Teacher Daugn

30/06/2025

This year’s HELP Kits were lovingly prepared by our Berijan School, Office Supplies, and Party Favors fam 🫶🏽

Each kit is filled with thoughtful tools to support our IntellKiddos in focus, play, and growth. We are sooo excited to use them throughout the school year as we create meaningful moments in every class. 💛

See you tomorrow, HELPKiddos!
SY 2025–2026, here we come! 📚✏️

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. 💚

27/06/2025

🥹🙏Please teach your children that it's ok to be friends to children with special needs