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
I love balloons strung into arches. Thanks for sharing this beautiful blue.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday, Hazel!
I love the balloons!
ReplyDeleteChildren have so much talent and smarts these day, they can come up with some of the best ideas.
ReplyDeletepretty, and a team effort!
ReplyDeleteMellow Yellows
Kids are having great time.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeletePretty! I played too. Mine are here and here.
ReplyDeleteThe balloon arches are very colorful, I particularly like the blue, red and white ones.
ReplyDeleteI love balloons! Cool Pics!
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