9:00AM - 12:00NN
Developed in 1985 as a unique augmentative/ alternative training package that teaches children and adults with autism and other communication deficits to initiate communication. Using the PECS, the student learns to spontaneously initiate communicative exchanges. People using PECS are taught to approach and give a picture of a desired item to a communicative partner in exchange for that item. Using PECS, students learn to gain the attention of the communication partner in order to make a request. Every step in PECS was developed from the principles of ABA.
Ms. Stephanie Lopez - Sy is a licensed/ certified Early Childhood Special Education Interventionist. She graduated with a Masters Degree in Special Education from the University of the Philippines and pioneered the formal study of “Dog- Assisted Therapy Among Children with ADHD/Autism” in the Philippines. Trained in the United States, Teacher Steff is a certified P.E.C.S., T.E.A.C.C.H, and A.B.A. practitioner. She taught at the Santa Clara County Office of Education in San Jose and Milpitas, California for children with special needs. More than an educator, Teacher Steff is also a happy wife and mom to her 3 beautiful children.
FORUM ON FAMILY JOURNEY WITH AUTISM
1:30PM - 4:30PM
Autism affects the entire family. The challenges and tribulations that are associated with this condition leave certain impacts on all the family members. Listen to the stories of the families and the explanations of the professionals as they take part in shedding light on the plight of the families coping with autism.
Dr. Nida Juat - Valeriano obtained her Doctor of Education in Trinity University of Asia and finished her Master in Special Education from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. Dr. Valeriano is currently the Administrator and Director of N.Valeriano Tutorial and Training Center for Special Children and Adults in Valenzuela City and also a part time Faculty Member teaching SPED at Our Lady of Fatima University Graduate School. She is the founding President of Autism Society Philippines Valenzuela City Chapter.
Ms. Rosalyn Marie Gison Sorongon earned her Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. Equipped with more than a decade of teaching persons with autism (PWAs) and helping their families cope with this condition, she conducts orientations and trainings to parents and professionals on autism. A former School Director of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders in Las Piñas City, Teacher My finds fulfillment in her new role as a regular facilitator of workshops for siblings of PWAs as a result of her post graduate research on this sector.
Ms. Melanie Felix - Arceo has been a CPA for more than twenty-five years. She is an Accounting graduate of St. Paul University where she received the Outstanding Graduate and Leadership Awards. Two years ago, Melanie embarked on a drastic career change when she enrolled at Miriam College to study MA in Education major in Special Education. Melanie took this challenge a year after her youngest child, Richard was diagnosed with autism. In March this year, she has completed her MA degree. For her thesis, Melanie chose to do a qualitative study on resiliency of Filipino families raising children with autism.
Venue: Asian Social Institute, 1518 Leon Guinto Cor Escoda Sts., Malate, Manila
Seminar Fee
Single Seminar (Pre-Reg until July 27)
Member P500
Non Member P600
On Site Register
Member P600
Non Member P700
Double Seminar (Pre-Reg until July 27)
Member P800
Non Member P1, 000
On Site Register
Member P1, 000
Non Member P1, 200
Pre-registered participants may pay to Autism Society Philippines, Metro Bank, Kamias Branch Account # 047-3-04751874-2. Please fax the deposit slip with the name/s of participant/s to ASP office and bring it on the day of the seminar. On-site registrants will be accepted depending on the availability of slots. There will only be 50 slots available. No refund will be given to participants who did not show up on the date of the seminar. For more details, please call ASP at 9266941/9298447.
The ASP Seminar Series serves as a platform to educate Filipino parents and professionals on the various interventions, modalities and theories surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder. Their application and implementation are left at your discretion. The views and personal experiences of the speakers are of their own and don’t necessarily reflect that of the views of the organization.
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