ASP Family Support Group for October 2014

ASPs monthly family support group sessions bring together parents, siblings and other family members to talk about their journey in living with autism. Participants share their experiences and draw enlightenment and strength from others going through the same challenges. We welcome members and non-members to this intimate gathering.

Ms. Carmel Almendrala with son Mike

Our facilitator for the October 18 Family Support Group session is Carmel Almendrala, a former ambassador’s wife and an Ulirang Ina Awardee of 2010, Carmel personifies diplomacy as she faces the world with poise, grace and intelligence. Over the years and in the many countries where their family has had to relocate because of her husband's work, she laboured tirelessly to advocate for her son Michael, now in his 40’s. Serving as Trustee for more than six terms, she reminds young mothers of children with autism: Grab every opportunity and don’t take no for an answer. This is evident in her son Mike, who is a Special Olympian Medalist (who competed in 2005 in powerlifting and in 2013 in bowling), a 2005 Apolinario Mabini Awardee, and an independent member of the community working as an administrative staff of the Philippine Information Agency.

ASP Family Support Group

October 18, 2014, Saturday, 1:00 pm -5:00 pm

ASP National Office, Room 307, ML Building No. 47 Kamias Road Quezon City

Map: http://bit.ly/asp-map

Sign up for the Family Support Group below or call 7-903-5496. Only 15 seats are available.