Candent Learning Haus 1st Neurodivergent Summit

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Thank you for the feature, Manila Standard!

"Immersive discussions tackled the complexities of mental health, the journey through educational transitions, and the critical need to pivot the national narrative from 'pity' to 'potential.'"

For decades, the conversation around autism in the Philippines has centered on awareness. This time around, that conversation finally evolved into

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Dr. Alexis Reyes goes in depth into the history of formalizing neurodiversity and how a complete paradigm shift of the people around neurodivergent individuals is necessary for their growth and development.

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Juan Alfonzo "Japonz" Documos focuses on supporting adult neurodivergents in his keynote speech at the 1st Neurodivergent Summit.

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Bravanti Francia in his special speech highlights the impact of listening to and amplifying neurodivergent voices.

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Teacher Jonellie "Joji" Reynes-Santos in her opening remarks at the 1st Neurodivergent Summit underscores the importance of having a summit that gives a voice to neurodivergent individuals.

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Here at the Barrion Hall (5th floor): Breakout Session 2D! Join Stephen Quiogue, Luis Cepeda, Mary Grace T. Vitorillo, Carlos Gallego, and Mae Sadicon as they explore "Practicing Inclusion Across Different Settings - What Inclusion Looks Like In Different School Models."

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Breakout Session 2C "Peers, Community, & Belonging - It Takes A Community: Belonging, Peers, and Shared Spaces" is now in full swing at the Opera Hall - 1st hallway, 4th floor, with speakers Jeffrey Lin, Beryl Garma, Antonio Gabrielle "Grape" Pantilla OTRP, and Matthew Robert Novenario.

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Currently underway in the Function Hall (5th floor) for Breakout Session 2B!

Gabrielle "Teacher Abby" Rodriguez, Cesca Atienza, Dominic U. Cheoc, and Kristine "Teacher Tin" Canon are delving into "Advocacy Through Story & Art - Stories That Shape Change: Advocacy Through Creative Expression."

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Happening now: Breakout Session 2E, Corporate & Educational Systems of Support - Beyond Awareness: Building Systems that Sustain Inclusion with speakers Atty. Camille Alcaraz, Alyssa Gatmaitan, Dr. Joel Javiniar and Merlee Jayme.

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Now starting Breakout Session 2A "Mental Health & Invisible Needs - Seen, Unseen, and Supported: Mental Health in the Neurodiverse Lives" at the Rehearsal Room 4th Floor, with speakers Mikey Que, Dr. Gina Abellera, Peter Que, and Dr. Anthony Grecia.

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Happening now: Breakout Session 1E, Practicing Inclusion Across Different Settings - Changing the Tune on Inclusion: From Classrooms and Careers with speakers Sr. Agnella Capili, Dr. Bernadette Benitez, Isaiah Paolo Atienza Lee and Sabrina Ongkiko.