Autism Hearts Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with autism and their families. Through collaboration and partnerships with organizations that provide direct services, family support grants, education, research, treatment, advocacy, and recreational opportunities, Autism Hearts Foundation strives to create a world where each person receives the highest level of customized care and treatment, education and lifelong support they deserve to become happy, contributing members of society.

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AHPI Actively participating in preparations for Philippine celebration of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on Tuesday April 2, 2013 with details as follows:

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AHPI Exec. Dir. Celia C. Yangco joined the “Autism Spectrum Disorder & Integrated Play Groups Seminar”

__________The Autism Hearts Philippines Inc. (AHPI) participated in a seminar on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Integrated Play Groups (IPG) Seminar with Dr. Pamela Wolfberg, the designer and author of the IPG model as the main resource person at the Ateneo de Manila University last March 19, 2013, sponsored by Ateneo Bulatao Center for Psychological Services and Occupational Therapy Association of the Philippines.   

__________The seminar was attended by doctors, psychologists, occupational therapists, teachers, social workersd, health related professionals, other practitioners and parents. Dr. Wolfberg introduced the use of Integrated Play Groups (IPG) model and how it can help manage persons with ASD. The model is designed to promote socialization, communication, play and imagination in children with autism while building relationships with typical peers and siblings through mutually engaging experiences in natural settings.                        

__________Above photo shows former DSWD Undersecretary and now Executive Director Celia C. Yangco of AHPI with Dr. Pamela Wolfberg and social workers, psychologists and other service providers of the  Department of Social Welfare Development (DSWD) particularly from National Capital Region (Metro Manila)  and Region 3 (Central Luzon), who also attended the seminar.

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Unanimous Passage of a New UN Resolution on Autism

On December 12, 2012, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously passed a new resolution calling on governments to take urgent action to improve access to long-term healthcare, education, training and intervention programs for persons with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), developmental disorders (DD), and associated disabilities, at local, national and international levels. The resolution was drafted and tabled by the Mission of Bangladesh with the support of Autism Speaks, and more than 70 co-sponsors including the PHILIPPINES.

Autism Hearts Foundation / Autism Hearts Philippines  Inc wish to thank  The Philippines Mission to the United Nations for actively participating and support towards the passing of this resolution.

(Click here …. to read the New UN Autism Resolution)

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Dear Friends,

Please consider donating to AUTISM HEARTS FOUNDATION if you need a TAX BREAK BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS. Avail of our 501(c)3 status to the fullest extent of the law.  Touch the HEARTS and LIVES of our children and adults challenged by Autism.  From the bottom of our HEARTS, THANK YOU!

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DSWD Region 4-A and Autism Hearts Phil. Inc conduct Forum on Understanding and Managing Persons with Autism (PWAs)

__________The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 4-A in collaboration  with Autism Hearts Philippines Inc. (AHPI), recently conducted a forum on understanding and managing persons with autism (PWA’s) at Hotel Pontefino, Batangas City.

__________The forum was participated by 120 municipal/city social welfare officer, municipal/city health officer, day care workers, parent leaders of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino project (4Ps), NGO’s, PWD leaders, DSWD and AHPI staff.

__________The forum aimed to determined the number of persons with disability in CALABARZON region; understand Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), its epidemiology, trends na and challenges; determine different programs, services and interventions in helping person with ASD; and formulate plans what would help in the advocacies in increasing community awareness in ASD. These objective were achieved, together with an appreciation of the networks in the province which can be utilize for managing ASD cases.

__________Above photo shows some of the autism forum participants from different municipalities of Batangas City with the Resource Speaker form left to right; Ms. Angelica Tan (ILLC), Ms. Nina Almeda (ILLC), Dr. Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial (Assistant Secretary of DOH), Ms. Celia C. Yangco (Former DSWD Undersecretary, Exec. Director of AHPI), Ms. Wilma Naviamos (Regional Director, DSWD 4A), Ms. Joy Montalbo (PSWDO, Batangas Province)

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DSWD – AHPI Partnership In  Music and Art Therapy Program  for Autism

__________The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Social Technology Bureau in collaboration with the Autism Hearts Phil. Inc. (AHPI), local office of Autism Hearts Foundation (AHF) based in San Francisco USA recently conducted a capability training cum writeshop on Music and Art Therapy (MAT) Program for Person with Autism (PWAs) at Hotel Stotsenberg in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.

__________The training cum writeshop was done in the same venue back to back with the capability building. Participated by (40) of social workers, doctors, psychologist, houseparents, social welfare development officer and program officer of both DSWD and AHPI. The Training aimed to integrate music and art therapy into the case management of PWAs and other PWDs in the different residential facilities managed by DSWD.

__________Above photo shows former DSWD Undersecretary and now Executive Director Celia C. Yangco of AHPI, one of the resource persons in the training cum writeshop stressed a point during one of the session.

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Globe Telecom Donates IT Equipment to AHPI

__________Globe Telecom Company recently donated Information Technology (IT) equipment composed of computers, printers and broadband to the Autism Hearts Phil. Inc. (AHPI) the Philippine office of the US based Autism Hearts Foundation, for use in the advocacy efforts and other programs for autism awareness detection and treatment in the country.

__________AHPI’s mission is to help persons with autism attain self-reliance and achieve their optimum potentials depending on their capabilities. Autism is a neuro-developmental disability that affects the functioning of the brain, and characterized by the impairments in social interaction, problems with verbal and non-verbal communication and restricted, repetitive behavior, interest and activities. With the right diagnosis, intervention and treatment, many with person with autism have achieved fame in art, music, sport and other endeavours.

__________Above photo shows former DSWD Undersecretary and now Executive Director Celia C. Yangco of AHPI receiving the IT equipment from Mr. Rob Nazal Head of Corporate Social Responsibility of Globe Telecom.

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Global Autism Advocacy Leadership Network Inaugural Meeting

Members of the Global Autism Advocacy Leadership Network (ALN)

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Autism Hearts Foundation welcomes our  new members of the Board of Directors

________________________________________________________________ A newly retired Administrative Law Judge from the California Department of Social Services. Her experience, wisdom and knowledge of public law services will undoubtedly bring valuable support to our community.

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Judge Betty Buccat

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As Director for Project Development & Events. Thom brings his years of organizational and creative experience in project development and production of events towards the realization of AHF’s mission. ________________________________________________________

Thom Natale

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AUTISM HEARTS PHILIPPINES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MS. CELIA C. YANGCO

Former Undersecretary, Philippines Department of Social Welfare & Development (DSWD)
Presidential Awardee, Order of Lakandula 2010
First Gat Apolinario Mabini Award (GAMA) for Public Service 2010

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“Autism Hearts Philippines offers Art & Music Therapy program at Elsie Gaches Village”

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