Senator Raffy Tulfo on Thursday, April 27, expressed alarm over the continued increase in the number of people diagnosed with autism in the country, which include even those without family history of autism. Tulfo made the statement in time for the observance of the National Autism Awareness...
Senators are now keen on pushing the passage of a bill seeking to establish the country’s first ever Center for Autism as the number of cases of persons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the Philippines rises. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, Senators Joseph Victor...
Youth on the autism spectrum have been working from home as data analysts since the pandemic under the Autism Society Philippines’s Autism Works program. These neuro-diverse workers hail from all over the country -- Metro Manila, Laguna, Pampanga, and Iloilo. Since ASP’s program began in 2016,...
BAGUIO CITY – A mountain resort – The Manor at Camp John Hay – here unveiled its Christmas theme “Enchanted Holidays” on Saturday, Nov. 12, in a benefit dinner for the Fashion Arts Autism Benefit (FAAB), a project of Autism Hearts Foundation (AHF) in partnership with the Camp John Hay...
After a couple of challenging years, SM Cares welcomes back to its mall its partners from the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) for the sensory-friendly screening of the movie “Lightyear” in SM North Edsa. The Lights Up, Sound Down project, supported by SM Cinema and Press Play Pictures...
"It’s okay. Early diagnosis is the answer to your questions." Aubrey Miles recently revealed to the public that her one-and-only daughter Rocket has autism. "We were confused, and not sure if it's real or not," she posted. Aubrey Miles with Rocket "So many things going through our minds then,"...
Autism didn't stop him from achieving these milestones It's every parents' joy and pride to see their children grow into wonderful human beings, and Karen Davila is one of those proud parents. Her 18-year-old son David, who has autism, is showcasing his paintings and art sculptures this week. Proud...
Centro Escolar University Inclusion Program adviser Ms. Romina Bautista received the Autism Advocate Award by the Philippine Association for Citizens with Developmental and Learning Disability (PACDLD) in celebration of the World Autism Awareness Day at the Gateway Gallery, Araneta City in Quezon...
Aubrey Miles and Troy Montero are now batting for autism awareness. They are doing so for their youngest daughter Rocket. The couple took to social media to share the advocacy, revealing Rocket has Autism Spectrum Disorder. Posting a photo on Instagram of themselves with Rocket, they wrote, "Autism...
Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has approved the dismissal from the service of the police sergeant who arrested but accidentally killed an 18-year old with special needs during an anti-illegal gambling operation in Valenzuela City in May this year. In...
Wentworth Miller Hollywood actor Wentworth Miller has surprised his fans with the news that he has autism. On Instagram, Miller said: ""But in the quiet/isolation, I found unexpected gifts. This fall marks 1 year since I received my informal autism diagnosis. Preceded by a self-diagnosis. Followed...
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Guillermo Eleazar ordered on Friday, May 28, the speedy resolution of the case involving a young man with autism who was shot dead by a policeman during a "tupada" (illegal cockfight) raid in Valenzuela City. PNP Chief General Guillermo Eleazar (File...
