Parenting a Child with Special Needs in Philippines

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 episode02:30 – Meet Sheryl:Freelancer, Mom with an ADHD kid diagnosis03:36 – Discovering her daughter’s diagnosis and early signs07:59 – Starting therapy before the pandemic10:08 – Parenting disagreements and being on the same page12:05 – Struggles with access to specialists13:56 – Advice for parents in denial or waiting too long19:32 – Symptoms of intellectual disability and inattentive ADHD21:09 – Homeschooling and supporting different learning styles24:20 – Importance of inclusive education and early intervention26:41 – Safe emotional spaces and emotion regulation31:23 – The process and pain of acceptance35:47 – Reflections on parenting, resources, and regrets39:11 – Balancing attention between siblings40:57 – Budgeting therapy costs on a freelance income44:50 – Policy gaps and hope for support systems48:43 – Wishes for fellow moms and mental health breaks52:14 – How Sheryl takes care of her own mental health57:25 – Final advice for parents and support systems59:55 – Sheryl plugs her podcast and signs offDISCLAIMER: Our content is not meant to diagnose anyone. Our goal is to foster a supportive community and raise awareness about mental health.Follow us on our social media platforms.Facebook - Mental Health Ka Diyan https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573711213674 Instagram - @mentalhealthkadiyanTiktok - @mentalhealthkadiyanFollow Sheryl Dumale:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheryl.loja  Listen to their podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PbVkkjFOVYi7JMj1MAWDH