Dr. Lalaine B. Villaflor-Oida

10/04/2026

10/04/2026

CASH ASSISTANCE PAYOUT PARA SA MGA PAMILYANG MAY MIYEMBRONG MAY SPECIAL NEEDS ❤️

Mga kapwa ko Legazpeño, muli nating ipinapaabot ang suporta para sa ating mga pamilyang may miyembrong may special needs. Ang programang ito ay hatid ng ating lokal na pamahalaan sa pakikipagtulungan sa DSWD Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS), at tulong at inisyatibo ni Cong. Alfredo “Pido” Garbin Jr. ng Ako Bicol Party-list.

Layunin po natin na mailaan ang pera ng taumbayan upang gumaan ang inyong mga gastusin at matiyak na ang bawat sektor ay kabilang sa ating pag-unlad.

Ang mga benepisyaryong makakatanggap ng P3,000 Cash Assistance ay ang mga nagka pagpalista last year September to October 2025 para sa 1,666 families na may anak o miyembrong may Neurodevelopmental and Learning Disabilities (Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, at Mentally Challenged).

📍 SAAN: 2/F Pacific Mall Legazpi
📅 KAILAN: April 21 & 22, 2026
🕘 ORAS: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Paalala: Para sa mga karagdagang detalye o katanungan tungkol sa requirements, maaari pong makipag-ugnayan o mag-message sa ating City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).

Patuloy tayong magtulungan para sa isang mas inklusibo at mapagkalingang Lungsod ng Legazpi!

07/04/2026

🧠 NAGA CITY PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY CLINIC!

07/04/2026

📢 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 | INCLUSIVE HIRING OPPORTUNITY

Inclusive Opportunities at Southstar Drug 💙

SouthStar Drug is opening its doors to a more inclusive workforce by inviting individuals with 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 who are eager to showcase their skills, dedication, and potential to become part of their growing team.

This initiative is part of their commitment to promoting equal employment opportunities and creating a workforce that celebrates diversity, respect, and empowerment. With the right support and training, they recognize that individuals on the spectrum can make meaningful contributions and become valuable members of their team.

✨ Who can apply?
✔️ Individuals with Autism
✔️ Individuals with Down Syndrome
✔️ Those who are passionate, dedicated, and willing to learn

📩 How to apply?
Interested applicants—or family members, friends, or advocates who may know someone qualified—are encouraged to:
• Submit their resume via email: [email protected]
• Or personally visit the Metro PESO Office for assistance

Let’s work together in building a more inclusive and empowering community, where everyone is given the opportunity to succeed. 🌟
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07/04/2026

20/03/2026

Maraming salamat po sa tiwala! 🙏🥰

21/01/2026

🚗💭 How does your child’s “engine” run today? Just like cars, kids have internal engines. Sometimes they’re running too fast, sometimes too slow, and sometimes JUST RIGHT! 👇

🚦 Fast engine: lots of energy, might feel excited or distracted
🐢 Slow engine: tired or low energy, hard to focus
🌟 Just-right engine: calm, alert, and ready to go!

Finding that “just-right” engine helps with better learning, working, and even playing! 🎯
Occupational therapists use this to help people, kids and adults alike, notice how they’re feeling and choose the best strategies to shift their engine to the right speed.🤝

💬 Let’s hear from you!
👇 What helps your child get their engine “just right”? Share in the comments!

🔗 Need an Occupational Therapist?
Visit our website 👉 https://paotinc.org and use the “Find an OT” feature, or explore our directory of OT clinics and centers here 👉https://tinyurl.com/PAOTdirectory2024

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Link/Resources:
[1] Williams, D., & Shellenberger, S. (1996). *How does your engine run? A leader’s guide to the alert program for self-regulation.* Albuquerque, NM: TherapyWorks.
[2] The OT Toolbox. (n.d.). The Alert Program® for self-regulation.https://www.theottoolbox.com/alert-program-self-regulation-program/

21/01/2026

🌱Growing Together:
A Developmental Milestone Checklist for Filipino Parents and Caregivers in the First 2,000 Days of Life

The first 2,000 days shape a child’s brain, behavior, learning, and lifelong health.

Understanding development during this window helps us see strengths early, respond to needs sooner, and support children more intentionally—at home, in school, and in the community.

This checklist is a gentle, practical guide across all developmental domains—designed to help parents feel empowered and professionals work more collaboratively with families.

✨ For parents: to guide, not pressure
✨ For professionals: to align care and conversations
✨ For children: to give them the best possible start

Because early understanding leads to early support—and when we grow together, every child has the chance to thrive.

21/01/2026

Yes, a strong core is needed for…

Handwriting development!

💪 Developing core muscle supports proper posture so the child can sit in their chair as they begin learning to write their letters and numbers.

However, building core muscle strength goes beyond developing straight posture and getting kids to stay in their desks so they can learn to write.

Improving core strength supports the back, shoulders, arms and wrists needed for learning the fundamentals of handwriting.

Core strength can help kids with:

🅰 Letter directionality
🅱 Letter reversals
✍Pencil grip
✍Pencil pressure

For other signs of poor core muscle and ways to support your child or student’s core strength for improved learning development, leave a comment below 👇or grab the link in our profile.

21/01/2026

Vestibular input can calm or excite. Vestibular sensory input can be alerting or calming to our nervous systems, allowing us to learn, interact with others, and go through our day. Here, we’re unpacking everything you need to know about vestibular processing and the vestibular system. Let’s move! https://www.theottoolbox.com/vestibular-activities/

This type of movement is a powerful tool in therapy and at home.

21/01/2026

Research has found a strong link between hypertension in children & the effects of uncontrolled hypertension in later life, highlighting the need for early identification and interventions.

Coupled with cases of childhood hypertension increasing globally, prevention strategies & health policy changes are urgently needed.

A new Review discusses the risk factors, diagnosis, & management of paediatric hypertension. Access via the link in comments ⤵️

📊 Figure: Summary of non-pharmacological interventions in the management of paediatric hypertension.