“Proud of you, David,” posted Karen Davila as she shared photos of her eldest son as a freshman in UP College of Fine Arts for the Associate in Arts undergraduate program.
The proud mom revealed that David took the talent determination test last May 2023. “No parents allowed during testing,” she adds.
They received a letter last June 2023 with the good news that David got in. “My heart was bursting with joy!”
“Preparing a child in the autism spectrum for college takes a lot of support and planning,” referring to her son David. She then thanked her alma mater, UP Diliman, and the officials of UPCFA (UP College of Fine Arts) for choosing inclusivity.
“For now, David is accompanied by his teachers from Vanguard, helping him adjust to college life and his classes. I love their teachers for being with David on his journey! Love you guys,” she continues. “It is true, ‘It takes a village to raise a child,’ even more so, a child with special needs. Thank you teachers, David is in college because of all of you. I hope this serves as an inspiration to parents out there.”
She ends the post with an inspiring message for her son David, “You continue to defy limitations and expectations. You are God’s miracle. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for David. Thank you for your faithfulness and love.”