Teacher How

27/05/2025

Screens can keep children busy, but they can’t teach them how to:
✨Make friends
✨Express anger or joy
✨Wait their turn
✨Understand someone else's feelings

These are learned in real life—through play, mistakes, and bonding. Kung napapansin mong hirap ang bata makisama o magsalita, baka kailangan nilang mas maraming real-world interactions kaysa screen time.

What you can do:
(1) Encourage group play kahit simpleng “pretend cooking” o “tindahan”
(2) Limit screen time to shared viewing only or go on a digital detox.
(3) Narrate emotions: “Naiinis ka kasi natapos na ang video, ano?”

Note: This story reflects real experiences, but names and details have been changed for confidentiality. If something in this post resonates with your child, please don’t hesitate to seek guidance. Early support makes a difference. You can reach us at The Growing Brain PH Clinic or talk to your trusted health provider.

20/05/2025

This chart powerfully highlights the need to move away from outdated and harmful narratives surrounding autism. Too often, autistic students are viewed through a lens of what they "lack" instead of what they uniquely contribute. Autism is not a flaw. It is a different way of experiencing and interacting with the world.

Each harmful phrase listed, like "They need to learn to be normal" or "They're less capable," is not only misleading but can cause real harm. The alternative phrases offered here are compassionate, accurate, and inclusive. They promote understanding, connection, and dignity in how we speak and teach about autism.

As educators, caregivers, and members of the community, we have a responsibility to shift our language, mindset, and practices. Inclusion does not mean simply making room. It means recognizing that autistic individuals already belong, just as they are, and that their presence enriches all of us.

Different does not mean less. A small phrase with a powerful message.

20/05/2025

📝 This quote isn’t just poetic—it’s grounded in neuroscience. The brain forms and strengthens connections through repetition and emotion. So every warm, connected interaction you have with your child is literally building their brain.

You don’t need fancy toys or flashcards. You need connection—eye contact, shared smiles, play, back-and-forth sounds or gestures. These are the bricks of developmental growth.

🤔 Things to think about:
In DIR Floortime, we’re always working on the Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities (FEDCs)—starting with attention, engagement, and shared communication. These capacities must be built on warm, connected experiences. No checklist or skill can replace that.

💡 Tip for Parents:
Try one “brain-building moment” today:
(1) Make a silly face and wait for a giggle
(2) Share a snack slowly, offering each bite with a smile
(3) Copy your child’s sound or movement

✨Watch for that spark of connection. That’s development in action. ✨

20/05/2025

Maayong adlaw.
Kini nga page gibuhat para ma-contact si Teacher How bahin sa mga PT sessions sa ilahang mga bata sa STAC.
Daghang salamat.

20/05/2025

20/05/2025

Keep trying! Here are some resources for eating:

🥦Therapy for picky eating: https://www.theottoolbox.com/therapy-for-picky-eaters/

🥦Food texture issues: https://www.theottoolbox.com/food-texture-issues/

🥦Feeding milestones: https://www.theottoolbox.com/development-of-bilateral-coordination-feeding-skills/

Image: Feeding Littles

20/05/2025

Every child has a unique sensory profile. These calming strategies are general tools to support overstimulation and should be adapted to the child’s individual needs. Collaboration with occupational therapists and parents helps identify the most effective techniques.