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
Hi Hazel,
ReplyDeleteOoo, how special are you--to get to spend time at this place? Just gorgeous! Thanks for making Blue Monday special.
Happy Blue Monday!
That place looks like it could take the grump out of anyone. :-)
ReplyDeleteNow there's a place I'd like to take advantage of!
ReplyDeleteLovely weather. Happy Tuesday
ReplyDeleteLove these sunny photos.
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Perfect place!!
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lovely beach view.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Visions of a Very special place, thanks for sharing,
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ABCW team
visions of myself staying there are now in my head.
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Well that's a moment in paradise! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Wil, ABCW Team
Oh, I could gladly spend time here!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! It makes the hazy skies in my part of the world this season look even more dull. Happy ABC Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteThat sure looks lovely place to stay.
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I could definitely see myself spending an afternoon there.
ReplyDeleteTerrific post. Looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteLove the big yellow letters. Wondering what font it is!
ReplyDeleteJanis
What a beautiful place.
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