SpeechPlay Therapy Center Zamboanguita

04/07/2025

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

𝗢𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗡𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆
By Nurture with OT Nur

As an occupational therapist, I believe strongly that there is no true substitute for occupational therapy. I have seen many families try to find easier or faster ways to help their children. Sometimes, they turn to behavioral therapy alone or put their hopes in playgroups as the main support. While these can have their own value, they cannot take the place of a well-designed occupational therapy program.

Occupational therapy is different because it looks at the whole child — their body, mind, senses, daily living skills, and how they connect with the world around them. It is not just about following instructions or playing in a group. OT builds strong foundations in movement, attention, sensory processing, and independence that set children up for real success.

When children miss out on occupational therapy, it is not just a short-term gap. It can mean lost opportunities for them to develop important life skills, adapt to challenges, and reach higher levels of independence as they grow. Choosing other options instead of OT might seem helpful in the moment, but it can hold children back from reaching their fullest potential.

Behavioral therapy and playgroups have their place, but they do not replace what occupational therapy can do. If you want your child to build a solid path toward higher functioning and real independence, there is simply no substitute for OT.

29/06/2025

𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 🚐 𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 2025 | 23 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 18–22
🗓️ 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.

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

16/06/2025

Wishing all our amazing kiddos the best of luck on their first day of school—whether it’s mainstream, inclusive, or wherever they shine brightest 🌟

You’ve got this! Your SpeechPlay fam is cheering you on every step of the way!

15/06/2025

To every dad, father figure, and steady supporter in our little ones’ journeys — you are seen, appreciated, and celebrated. 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

To every dad, father figure, and steady supporter in our little ones’ journeys — you are seen, appreciated, and celebrated. 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

13/06/2025

07/04/2025

Is your little one aged 3-5 years old?

Whether they're in SPED programs or regular classes, our 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 sessions are the perfect opportunity to keep them engaged, learning, and having fun this vacation!

🌟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 🌟
- Starting May 5, 2025

📅 Duration per Session: 2 hours
📆 Program Duration: 1 month (12 exciting sessions)
📆 Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
⏰ Morning Class: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
⏰ Afternoon Class: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Get ready for a month full of exploration, creativity, and learning!

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐍𝐎𝐖!
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02/04/2025

🌿 SpeechPlay Therapy Center Zamboanguita - 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙮 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙚 🌿

Please be informed that our clinic will be closed from April 17 to April 20, 2025 in observance of Holy Week. We will resume regular sessions on April 21, 2025.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a peaceful and reflective Holy Week. ✨

For inquiries, feel free to message us!

02/04/2025

🌍💙 Today is World Autism Awareness Day! 💙🌍

At SpeechPlay Therapy Center, we stand in support of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Autism is not a disability—it’s a different ability. By fostering understanding, embracing neurodiversity, and advocating for inclusion, we create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Let’s provide the right support at the right time because understanding and inclusion make a real difference. Let’s celebrate individuals with autism, as they bring unique talents and perspectives to our communities.

Let’s take meaningful steps toward a more inclusive society! ✨

Share this post to spread awareness and support!🩵💛🩷🧡💙

31/03/2025

🌟 Unlock your child's full potential with our specialized tutorials! 🌟

𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫:
📚 SPED Tutorials
📖 Reading Intervention
🎓 Academic Tutorials

Give your child the support they need to thrive! Message us today💬
+63968-8816-834 | (035) 527-3354

Where expert care meets playful learning! Our licensed professionals offer top-notch Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Education Tutorials, and Play-Based Learning.

25/03/2025

Today's Sunday Something, after Neurodiversity Celebration Week...

As is always the case, people are grumbling about this apparent 'spike' in diagnoses. They often ask, with faux-concern (in my experience), what is to be *gained* by getting a diagnosis, and *why* do people need to find validation in labels?

These questions are grounded in a total misunderstanding of what neurodivergence is, and are often dripping in the assumption that a diagnosis of autism, or dyslexia, or ADHD, or dyspraxia is a huge medical negative.

The fact is that for so many of us, 'diagnosis' is in fact 'realisation'. We *realise* we're neurodivergent, and this helps us make sense of the world and make sense of ourselves. It isn't a label - it's a self-recognition of our own reality, which may have been undiscovered for so long.

And in recognising ourselves to be neurodivergent, we may find answers, peace, calm, joy. Or just further questions. But we deserve to know. And we deserve to be validated in our own reality.