ASP Lipa Chapter fires relit

ASP Lipa Chapter was reorganized In cooperation of parents and professionals of the community; and the orientation was held last 28 April 28 2016 at Brilliant Minds Interactive School of Excellence in St. Mathew’s Subdivision, Banay Banay, Lipa City. Ms. Mary Janette Peña, ASP National Board Trustee, facilitated the orientation.

ASP Lipa Orientation Group Photo with Ms. Jan Peña

Everyone was on fire, thinking of how they can be of help to the organization, considering different ways on how they can encourage others to join this group and be united in helping children with autism. This is a good sign that everybody is engaged, but as Tita Jan Peña stressed, consistency and perseverance are necessary for the chapter to continuously grow and be a success. The officers and members of this chapter know that the community should be aware and be cooperative for the progress of children with autism. Awareness and cooperation in the community are a big factor in teaching children with autism to be productive and to enhance their self worth. This is why these parents reactivated the ASP Lipa Chapter. This is to help children with autism to be recognized and loved not only by their family but also by the community.

About the contributor: Maricar A. Carandang is the Secretary of ASP Lipa Chapter. She is a graduate of Bachelor in Secondary Education. She finished Post Baccalaureate Program in Special Education in University of Perpetual Help System. Teaching children with special needs especially those with autism can be tough at first, but it gave her a different kind of fulfillment.