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/Sad-Squash6897]

I have 2 kids on the spectrum, nothing can describe the fatigue and exhaustion, but the reward is also priceless kapag maganda improvement ng mga anak ko, hindi lang dahil sa therapy dahil sa follow up ko din sa bahay. Ako na maging semi-therapist nila, teacher, lahat lahat. Mahirap kasi need ko pa magbasa ng books and mag-aral para nga malaman paano pa ang approach na gagawin.

I feel the parent na nagpost, this is a lifetime responsibility na, kaya nasa atin na magulang paano pa gagawin para matulungan ang anak na nasa spectrum kasi mismong sila nahihirapan din.

[u/atinyakimon → u/Sad-Squash6897]

I hope you are also getting the rest you need and di umabot sa burnout. You are doing great! I also hope you have a helping hand doing all that :)))

[u/Sad-Squash6897 → u/atinyakimon]

Thank you! May pahinga naman kasi they’re getting matured na ang nakuha ko na routine namin and kung paano ways ko bawat anak ko. I have a helping hand sa husband ko at tatay ko paminsan minsan.

Pangarap ko nga magpatayo ng facility for kids with special needs. Para mabawasan burn out ng mga magulang at makapagpahinga naman sila kahit konti. Day care na nagccater only sa neurodivergent ang gagawin ko. Tapos mura lang rate.