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
Well said!!! Thank you!! Cathy
ReplyDeleteHow was the flavor melange? It looks sinfully rich, but somehow I don't trust green ice cream... give me a book anytime.
ReplyDeleteyum...breakfast of champions!
ReplyDeletePerfect! Yummy! :)
ReplyDeleteOohh Green Tea Ice cream and more treat + Pelican Brief= perfect home comfort!
ReplyDeleteYum-O! love this plateful of goodness!
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awwww, perfect combo!!!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for sharing and linking over at Food Friday, Hazel
enjoy the weekend!
wow! what a mouth-watering dessert!
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