TherUplift Rehabilitation Clinic

11/06/2026

Happiest birthday to our hard-working occupational therapist, T. Hazel! 🎈🎊
We wish you love and happiness on your special day 🎂
Love, TherUplift Fam 🩵🧡

29/05/2026

22/05/2026

Happiest birthday to our bubbly occupational therapist, T. Pau! 🩵🧡
We wish you happiness on your very special day! 🎊
Love, TherUplift Fam 🫶

12/05/2026

Last Saturday, we were invited by the UST CRS Speech-Language Pathology Society to booth on the interns' career talk entitled 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐋𝐏 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.

We are truly grateful for this opportunity to meet our future RSLPs. 🩵🧡

We hope you had a great time exploring our toys and playing our different games 🎣🧱🐘!

'Til next time! 👋✨

08/05/2026

We can’t wait to meet you, our future RSLPs!! 🥹🩵🧡

So many options, which one do you choose? 🛒

Need a guide for life beyond internship? Join us tomorrow at Speak Your Way Forward: Navigating the Realities of SLP Practice, from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Room 414 of the San Martin de Porres Building, and the UST Central Laboratory! 📝

Learn about different insights on what to expect after graduation and the different career paths you can take as a future RSLP from the perspectives of various seasoned clinicians! 🧐

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to further shape the key decisions you will make in the future! See you there, interns! 💛🩵

In partnership with
SANDBOX CLINIC
THINKids (Therapeutic Intervention for Kids)
KIDOO THERAPY CENTER
ConnectEd Kids Therapy Center
CORE: Center for Occupations, Rehabilitation, and Early Intervention

In collaboration with
Ready Set Learn Theraplay Studio
ELAD School of Potentials Therapy Center

Also brought to you by
Hakbang Center for Child Development
Play PALS Child Development Center
The Therapy Room Evaluation and Intervention Services, Inc.
TherUplift Rehabilitation Clinic
Mighty Little Ones Therapy and Learning Center
Patter & Paces Therapy Center
Happy Nest Therapy Center, Inc.
Ther@health Multi-Therapy Center, Inc.
Play Explorers Therapy Center
EARLY START THERAPY CENTER
MATTS Therapy Center

Special thanks to
Therapy Matters Intervention Partners Co.
PALMS CHILDREN'S CENTER
Blausome Therapy Center
Primocare Therapy Center
Ignite Therapy Center
Kite Therapy Center
KIDSWECARE PEDIATRIC THERAPY CENTER
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Board and caption by James Marquin Quindo

07/04/2026

Jarred, one of our first clients at TherUplift, has been discharged from occupational therapy services, as recommended by his Developmental Pediatrician! 🫶

We extend our congratulations to Jarred and his family for achieving a huge milestone. This wouldn't be possible if it weren't for their unwavering support for him. Consistency and follow-ups at home are key factors to seeing significant improvements in skills. ✨

Keep it up, Jarred! We can't wait to witness your small and big wins as you journey in life! 🎉👏

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18/03/2026

Is ABA Certification legal and recognized in the Philippines?

Currently, ABA certification (such as BCBA, BCaBA, or RBT) is not legally recognized in the Philippines as a professional license. These credentials are international and respected in practice, but they do not carry legal authority under Philippine law.

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Legal Status in the Philippines

• Republic Act No. 10029 (Philippine Psychology Act of 2009): Only PRC-licensed psychologists and psychometricians are legally authorized to practice psychology. ABA therapy falls under psychological practice when delivered as clinical intervention.
• ABA Certification: International ABA credentials are considered additional qualifications but have no independent legal standing. They cannot substitute for PRC licensure.
• Education Context: Teachers and special educators may apply ABA principles in classrooms, but this is regulated under DepEd/CHED, not ABA certification.

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Recognition in Practice

• Clinics and Schools: Many private centers advertise ABA services with BCBA-certified staff. While families value these credentials, legally the clinic must also employ PRC-licensed psychologists if ABA is framed as therapy.
• Professional Value: ABA certification signals specialized training and international standards, but it is treated as voluntary professional development, not a license.
• Government Programs: ABA is not yet formally integrated into DOH or DepEd regulations, so certification is recognized informally, not legally.

✅ Bottom line: ABA certification is respected but not legally recognized in the Philippines. It can enhance credibility, but it cannot replace PRC licensure for clinical practice.

16/03/2026

This new study explored the link between motor skills and receptive communication in young autistic children. Researchers assessed 21 children aged 3–6 and found strong, significant connections between both gross and fine motor skills and the ability to understand language, with gross motor skills showing the strongest relationship.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2026.103466

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