Let me begin with an observation on the latter. Developmental pediatricians in the Philippines are a rare breed. Or that's what I noticed. From society and organization websites, to forums, to word-of-mouth, to my own experience, they seem to be outnumbered by people who need their expertise. A parent of a child with developmental delays has to wait weeks or months to see one developmental pediatrician. Only thirty are listed on the Philippine Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Twenty-five in one Filipino autism blog, and that is not purely DevPeds. A child psychologist, child psychiatrist, and pediatric neurologist are mixed in the list, although they certainly are a big help too. At my son's speech therapy and psychology center I hear the same account from other parents - securing a time slot with a DevPed is hard. They are all fully booked throughout what could turn into a year. You may be lucky if someone withdraws but that rarely happens. I'm playing
Oh my gosh! That must have been fun to feed him!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
abcw team
he looks adorable! you're so brave! i passed the chance to feed and cuddle a baby Bengal tiger---what if he's bored with milk?!:p
ReplyDeleteAdorable photo ~ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeletePretty, but no thanks.
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
wow that's a cool experience.
ReplyDeleteExciting and fun but what happens when the milk runs out?
ReplyDeleteOMG! what an experience.
ReplyDeleteYou pay another 100 baht if you want to cuddle him more or it's another animal lover's turn. Some business as usual.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice and shot for L Day. Carver, ABC Wed. Team
ReplyDeleteOh! The last of my bucket list wishes! How marvelous. But it's too far to Thailand.
ReplyDeleteOh my, di ba yan nakakatakot sis? Hehehe I don't think I am brave enough lol.
ReplyDeleteCatching up with ABC. Got busy the past couple of days and just now have the time to visit entries.
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Rose, ABC Wednesday Team