Espesyal Pinoy - Singapore

Espesyal Pinoy - Singapore A Filipino Support Group for families and children with special needs It became a registered society on 22 November 2013.

Espesyal Pinoy (Singapore) was founded on 13 August 2006 by a group of Filipino parents, teachers, doctors, therapists and caregivers of children with disabilities. Espesyal Pinoy’s goal is to empower empower families of persons with disabilities so that they can provide the best support for the challenging needs of their children. It also partners with experts and experienced individuals to gather their insights, strategies and expertise.

As parents, we're always trying our best to understand what works for our children ( therapies, routines, medications) a...
13/06/2026

As parents, we're always trying our best to understand what works for our children ( therapies, routines, medications) and for some families, even exploring how nutrition may play a role in behavior, focus, and overall wellbeing.

If diet and nutrigenomics isn't something you've looked into yet, maybe this can be a good opportunity to learn a little more. No pressure, no one-size-fits-all. just another way we can keep growing in this journey for the ones we love. 🤍

And if this speaks to you, don't keep it to yourself. Share it forward. You never know which parent out there may be quietly searching for answers, and this small act of sharing could be the help another family has been waiting for.

ADHD Medications

Some kids do well with them, but why do others do worse?

The answer lies in individuality. Advances in genetics and neuroscience show that ADHD and autism-related symptoms are influenced by each person’s unique brain chemistry. For example, individuals differ in how quickly they produce, use, and break down neurotransmitters like dopamine—the “feel-good” chemical involved in reward, motivation, and focus.

Understanding a person’s unique biology helps explain why ADHD medications can be effective for some, yet less helpful—or even problematic—for others. This personalized perspective also opens the door to identifying supportive strategies, including targeted nutrition and lifestyle approaches that can help improve mood, behavior, and cognitive function based on an individual’s specific needs.

Join our upcoming webinar to discover how nutrigenomics, the study of how the foods and nutrients you eat interact with your genes, can help uncover each teen's specific needs—and how to apply food as medicine to support better focus, mood, and brain health in a more personalized, effective way.

WEBINAR
Calming The Storm: A Nutrition & Nutrigenomics Guide for Special Needs Teen
Wednesday, 17 June • 7:30 PM - 9 PM (Singapore/Manila Time)

Register here: https://www.chrisyperez.com/events/

🌩️ Teenage years can feel like a storm especially for families navigating special needs, hormones, behavior, sleep, anxi...
01/06/2026

🌩️ Teenage years can feel like a storm especially for families navigating special needs, hormones, behavior, sleep, anxiety, and nutrition challenges.

Join us for an insightful webinar on how nutrition and nutrigenomics can support special needs teens during puberty and beyond.

✨ FREE & open to all
📍 Virtual
🗓 17 June 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM (SG Time)

Find out more and register at...
https://www.chrisyperez.com/events/nutrition-nutrigenomics-guide-for-special-needs-teen/learn-more

13/12/2025

Everyone, we are very happy to share some great news!

Espesyal Pinoy bagged 2 awards - 🏆 Best SG60 Award and 🎨 Most Creative Award - at The Purple Parade in October 2025.

This is a big win for the entire society. Special recognition goes to our Socials Committee for their leadership, creativity, consistency, and hard work in bringing our vision to life. At the same time, this achievement belongs to everyone in Espesyal Pinoy. Every volunteer, parent, member, and supporter played a part in making this possible.

This is truly a wonderful gift for all of us as we celebrate Christmas and bring this year to a close. Thank you all for your passion, teamwork, and heart for the community. Let us celebrate this milestone together and continue moving forward as one Espesyal Pinoy.

So proud to share this wonderful moment from The Purple Parade.Espesyal Pinoy was announced as the recipient of the Best...
12/12/2025

So proud to share this wonderful moment from The Purple Parade.

Espesyal Pinoy was announced as the recipient of the Best SG60 Award and the Most Creative Award at the Purple Parade event in October 2025. This recognition reflects the heart, creativity, and collective effort of our community, especially the Socials Committee, together with every volunteer, parent, and supporter who stood behind this journey.

Grateful for the opportunity to represent inclusion, unity, and the Filipino spirit. Thank you to The Purple Parade for this honor, and to everyone who continues to believe in and support Espesyal Pinoy Singapore.

Congratulations Espesyal Pinoy Singapore!

- Management Committee 2025 -

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