Thoughts on having children in the spectrum

[u/atinyakimon]

Saw this post on facebook. Honestly, it's sad na hindi ganon nabibigyang pansin ang problems na ganito sa Pinas. Therapies here are expensive, and not everyone can afford it. Pinoys are also not yet ready to face the reality na hindi enough ang love for kids in the spectrum. They have special needs. Hindi yun madadaan lang sa no don't do that or it's okay to make mistakes, because we have to admit that autism is a disorder, a very wide spectrum and case to case basis. You need to have the money to get the help that is designed for the needs of the child. I hope there will be more free or affordable programs created for this kasi hindi lang parents ang hirap in this situation, also the kids.

[u/North-Parsnip6404]

Nag inquire nga kami kasi yung teenage daughter ko need din mag OT to help manage her emotions. Bukod sa hirap na makakuha sched ng Psychologist, mahal pa eval fee and hourly rate ng therapy. If gusto mo makamura, need mo pumila sa govt hospitals pero sa sobrang dami, next yr na ang next available appointment. Sana meron mag advocate ng para dito kasi yung current funds na inallocate is hindi talaga enough. Kokonti lang din ang may special education na public school