TPL Therapy Center

13/04/2026

27/03/2026

As we observe Holy Week, TPL will be adjusting our schedule to give time for reflection, rest, and meaningful moments with our loved ones.

Please be guided by our Holy Week schedule posted below.

We will be closed on April 2-4, 2026 (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Black Saturday), and will resume operations on April 6 (Monday).

Thank you for your understanding.

Wishing everyone a peaceful and meaningful Holy Week 🙏🏽

26/02/2026

😠Aggression in autism isn't just behavioral—it can have underlying medical causes! 🚨 Many individuals with autism experience pain or discomfort they may struggle to express, leading to meltdowns or aggression.

Some possible medical triggers include:
🔹 GI issues (constipation, reflux, gut pain)💩
🔹 Seizures ⚡
🔹 PANDAS/PANS (immune system dysfunction)🧠
🔹 Allergies & food intolerances 🍞🥜
🔹 Pain & headaches 🤕

Instead of seeing aggression as a "behavior problem," we must presume competence and look for root causes! 🩺 Every person with autism deserves to have their pain recognized and treated.

Read more here 👉 https://tacanow.org/family-resources/medical-causes-of-aggression-in-autism/

24/02/2026

18/02/2026

ADHD and autism (often termed "AuDHD" when co-occurring) are neurodevelopmental conditions that frequently overlap, with 50-80% of individuals with ADHD displaying autistic traits, and roughly 39-87% of autistic individuals having ADHD. Key symptoms include executive dysfunction, sensory sensitivities, intense interests, emotional dysregulation, and social communication challenges.
Symptoms of Combined ADHD and Autism (AuDHD)
Cognitive & Focus: A mix of ADHD-related distractibility/impulsivity and autism-related need for routine and structure, leading to a "novelty-seeking" yet "routine-loving" internal conflict.

Executive Dysfunction: High difficulty with planning, organization, and task initiation.
Social & Emotional: Complex social interaction challenges, often resulting in high emotional volatility, rejection sensitivity, and sensory overload.
Hyperfocus: Deep, intense focus on specific, often changing, interests.

Commonality and Diagnosis
Prevalence: Up to 80% of individuals with ADHD may have overlapping traits of autism.
Diagnosis: While once considered mutually exclusive, it is now common for individuals to be diagnosed with both. Evaluation should ideally be done by specialists familiar with both conditions.

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07/02/2026

💻 "Computer technology will replace handwriting." We hear it all the time! But kids still need to write in school, and for many, it’s a struggle filled with frustration and resistance. So, if handwriting seems less important, why should we care?

Let’s pause and ask: Why the frustration? What’s stopping kids from mastering a skill that seems second nature to us?

✍️ Handwriting is more than just pencil and paper — it’s a complex brain function involving visualization, memory, and sensory processing. When writing feels hard, it’s often because these foundational skills haven’t become automatic.

Starting with basic shapes lays the foundation for smooth, fluent handwriting later on. It’s about setting up kids for success one step at a time!

05/02/2026

For the safety of everyone, TPL Therapy Center will be CLOSED tomorrow, February 6, 2026, due to Typhoon Basyang.

Thank you for your understanding.
Stay safe and take care always 🙏🏽

03/02/2026

Stimming” (self-stimulatory behavior) is how many autistic people regulate their emotions, energy, and senses. 💙🧩

It can look like:
✨ Hand flapping
✨ Rocking
✨ Spinning
✨ Humming
✨ Repeating words
✨ Fidgeting
✨ Pacing
✨ Tapping

It’s not “bad behavior.”
It’s not something that needs to be stopped.

It’s comfort.
It’s communication.
It’s self-regulation.

When we respect stimming, we respect the person.
When we understand stimming, we create safe spaces.

Let’s choose patience.
Let’s choose compassion.
Let’s choose acceptance.

03/02/2026

🌟 Occupational therapy is never one-size-fits-all.
It’s personalized, purposeful, and powerful. 💪✨

OT meets each child exactly where they are—supporting growth in a way that works for their unique strengths, challenges, and goals. 🧠🖐️❤️

Because every child deserves support that fits them. 💫