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 wish her a Happy Birthday! Thanks for sharing your blues.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday, Hazel.
What a wonderful birthday celebration, surrounded with beautiful blues. The flowers are especially lovely and the fish is lots of fun! Very nice photos!
ReplyDeleteDoes the queen love blue too? :)
ReplyDeleteBlue Lady of the Monsoons
I guess she does :) Last time I checked it's her official image color.
DeleteHappy Birthfay from Boom & Gary at the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday from Finland!
ReplyDeleteI really like that blue fish! :)