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Parenting a Child with Special Needs in Philippines

Parenting a Child with Special Needs in Philippines

Mental Health Ka Diyan! vor 1 Jahr

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Hindi lahat ng kasali sa mental health convo ay diagnosed
at lalong hindi lahat expert. Yung iba are just trying to hold
the family together ‍

Sa episode na ’to, spotlight naman tayo sa mga support system;
mga nanay, asawa, kapatid, o kaibigan na hindi diagnosed, pero
ramdam ang bigat. Isa na diyan si Sheryl Dumale, a mom with a kid
na may intellectual disability at inattentive ADHD. She shares
their journey: from early signs and therapy to the emotional
labor and burnout na hindi nakikita ng mga tao sa labas. Na never
naubusan ng to-do list, minsan therapy schedule ang iniisip,
minsan budget, minsan other needs ng ibang family member. Pero
natanong niyo na ba kung kumusta na kayo?

This isn’t just a story about struggle. It’s about love,
persistence, and learning to give yourself the same care you give
others. Kaya kung ikaw ‘yung laging nagbibigay, this
one’s for you.

00:00 – Intro and purpose of the episode

02:30 – Meet Sheryl:Freelancer, Mom with an ADHD
kid diagnosis

03:36 – Discovering her daughter’s diagnosis and
early signs

07:59 – Starting therapy before the pandemic

10:08 – Parenting disagreements and being on the
same page

12:05 – Struggles with access to specialists

13:56 – Advice for parents in denial or waiting
too long

19:32 – Symptoms of intellectual disability and
inattentive ADHD

21:09 – Homeschooling and supporting different
learning styles

24:20 – Importance of inclusive education and
early intervention

26:41 – Safe emotional spaces and emotion
regulation

31:23 – The process and pain of acceptance

35:47 – Reflections on parenting, resources, and
regrets

39:11 – Balancing attention between siblings

40:57 – Budgeting therapy costs on a freelance
income

44:50 – Policy gaps and hope for support systems

48:43 – Wishes for fellow moms and mental health
breaks

52:14 – How Sheryl takes care of her own mental
health

57:25 – Final advice for parents and support
systems

59:55 – Sheryl plugs her podcast and signs off

DISCLAIMER: Our content is not meant to diagnose anyone. Our goal
is to foster a supportive community and raise awareness about
mental health.

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