News: Center in the Philippines Breaks Barriers for Children with Autism

Friday, January 7, 2011 - 10:17

Breaking Barriers for Children (BBC) works with local Filipino communities to provide early intervention therapies for children with autism. The Stimulation and Therapeutic Activity Centers (STACs) allow economically deprived children access to physical therapy, special education, supplemental feeding, and socialization skills. BBC has currently transitioned 18 STACs to their locale’s governance. For example, STAC Cabugao has already served children with disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD, and Down syndrome.

Read original article: Therapeutic Center for Children with Disabilities Opens

attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, early intervention (EI), education, feeding, intervention, physical therapy (PT), socialization, special education, therapy


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