Effects to Families living with children with

special needs in Olongapo City

Submitted by:
Christian Javier
Dianne Ramirez
Rowie Dabu
I-man Garcia
John Newton Lao
Aleczeus De Julio

Submitted to:
Rhean Joy F. Desoloc, LPT

March 17, 2019

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 Table of Contents

 Acknowledgement………………………………………………….4

 Dedication…………………………………………………………..5

 Approval Sheet ……………………………………………………..6

Introduction

 The Problem and its Background…………………………………..7-8

 Statement of the Problem……………………………………………9

 Hypotheses…………………………………………………………..10

 Significance of the Study……………………………………………11

 Scope and Delimitations……………………………………………….11

 Conceptual Framework……………………………………………...12

 Definition of terms…………………………………………………...13

Chapter 2
 Review of Related Literature and Studies……………………………14

 Foreign Literature…………………………………………………….15-16

 Local Literature…………………………………………………….16-17

 Foreign Studies………………………………………………………17-18

 Local Studies…………………………………………………………18-20

Chapter 3
 Research Design………………………………………………………21

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  Research Methodology……………………………………………..21-22

 Respondents……………………………………………..................22

 Locale of the Study………………………………………………...23

 Data Gathering Instrument…………………………………………24

 Data Gathering Process……………………………………………. 24

Chapter 4

 Presentation, Interpretation and Analysis Data…………….……25-31

Chapter 5

 Summary of Findings……………………………………………..32-33

 Conclusions ……………………………………………………….33-34

 Recommendations…………………………………………………35

 Webliography……………………………………………………...36-37

 Appendices…………………………………………………………38

 Curriculum Vitae……………………………………………………..43-
48s

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 Acknowledgement

This paper would not have been possible without the help of our english teacher

Ms. Rhean Joy F. Desoloc and for that we are grateful and for showing us what

being a mentor is, she has taught the researchers how to be good and outstanding

students. We would also like to thank the families of our groupmates for

supporting and guiding us through this whole project. We would like to thank

Dexter Ramirez for giving us insight and information to help us finish this

research project. We also thank everyone who encouraged and believed us that we

were capable of doing such a task like this research project. We thank God for

giving us the strength and inspiration we needed to complete this paper and giving

us the right mindset and instrument to be able to complete this. We would also

like to thank the respondents for their cooperation and for being kind to the

researchers and giving us the data needed to complete our research

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 Dedication

The researchers would like to dedicate this research to our friends and family for

their everlasting support that guided us through this research project. We dedicate

this research to the people who need it so that it may become an instrument that

they can also use to gather data and use it on their own ways. We dedicate this

paper to everyone that helped us along the way and became the pathway for us to

complete this task.We thank God for giving us the traits needed to complete this

task and we are forever grateful for giving us the person we are now. May God

bless you all.

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 APPROVAL SHEET

This research study entitled “Effects to Families living with children with

special needs in Olongapo City” prepared and submitted by Christian Lawrence F.

Javier, Dianne Ramirez, Rowie Daffnie Dabu, I-man Anthonie Klay Garcia,

Aleczeus Louis De Julio, John Newton Lao in partial fulfilment of the requirements

for the English subject Practical Research 1 has been examined and is

recommended for approval and acceptance.

MS. RHEAN JOY F. DESOLOC, LPT

Research Adviser

AMY A. SARABIA, ED.D

Principal of High School Department

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 Chapter One

INTRODUCTION

Being a parent to a child who is atypical can go through a lot of difficulties.

It will take a parent to a long journey with adjustments for their children who need

special support from them. Their child might suffer from mental diseases such as

anxiety, depression, and others. Every child will be different, yet these can leave

their family dealing with mood swings, serious illness, and even crisis. A new born

will bring joy to every family but when the new born has disabilities, coping with

the given situation can change anything.

As some children known to be children with special needs are those who

are diagnosed and/or disabled. Children with special needs may be born with

illness, syndrome, profound cognitive impairment, or serious psychiatric problems

and it may lead it to the parents and child’s struggling. According to James Wells

in his article ‘Raising a child with disability: Opportunity in a struggle, “Children

with disabilities bring a unique set of challenges, and opportunities, to their

families. Depending on the nature of the disability, the challenges can be quite

significant. At the same time, though, they have the potential to deepen

connection between parents as well as the parent-child bond.”

In fact, UNICEF on the year 2013 supported the idea that children with

disabilities encounter different forms of exclusion and are affected by them to

varying degrees depending on the type of disability they have, where they live and

the culture or class to which they belong. Children with disabilities are often

regarded as inferior, and this exposes them to increased vulnerability:

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Discrimination based on disability has manifested itself in marginalization from

resources and decision - making, and even in infanticide. Exclusion often stems

from invisibility. Few countries have reliable information on how many of their

citizens are children with disabilities, what disabilities they have or how these

disabilities affect their lives. Children thus excluded are unknown to, and therefore

cut off from, public services to which they are entitled. These deprivations can have

lasting effects – by limiting access to gainful employment or participation in civic

affairs later in life, for example

Nonetheless, all children need and deserve to be loved. They are worthy to

be provided with the right care and support even if they suffer from special

conditions to reinforce and ensure that they emerge with a strong sense of self –

worth despite their cases.

Through this research, the researchers aim to know some parents and staff

who raise children with disability and explore their experiences in dealing with the

conditions of their children. In the same way, the researchers attempt to unveil the

effects to the families of living with children with special needs.

B. Statement of the Problem

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 The study aimed to analyze to know some parents and staff who raise

children with disability and explore their experiences in dealing with the

conditions of their children as well as the effects of these conditions to the

families of the children.

Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions:

1. What are the common mental health conditions children suffer from?

2. Are these conditions inborn or acquired?

3. What were the parents’ reactions upon knowing that their children have

special needs?

4. How did they cope with the situation of their child?

5. How did the situation affect the parents’ lives?

6. What are the meaningful life experiences of parents with children of

special needs?

C. Hypotheses

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 The researchers therefore hypothesize that the common mental health

conditions children suffer from is Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

(ADHD).ADHD is a disorder that makes it difficult for a person to pay attention

and control impulsive behaviors. He or she may also be restless and almost

constantly active. ADHD is not just a childhood disorder. Although the symptoms

of ADHD begin in childhood, ADHD can continue through adolescence and

adulthood. Majority of the respondents have stated that their children who are

suffering from ADHD are inborn. They said that they expect it to be hard raising a

child with special needs especially with the problem of being lack of financial

needs. However, money cannot pave the stress away from the parents and only

their children can be the stress-relief. Parents experience numerous events in life

given that their children have special needs. They may be having a hard time

accepting or facing the fact that their child needs special treatments and are

different from any other normal children. Furthermore, they still give their time

and efforts, sacrificing everything for the sake of them to live like they are also

part of the community composed by normal children, to give them a normal life

so that they can coexist with other children and so they will not isolate

themselves.

D. Significance of the Study

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 This study will serve as a basis for the improvement of experiences of the parents

who have children with special needs in Olongapo City.

Parents. This will help them to express their experiences and release the stress they feel in

raising children with special needs.

Teachers. This will aid the teachers to understand why some students behave differently

in a classroom and develop strategies to address the needs of students with special needs.

Psychologists. This will reinforce the knowledge of the psychologists regarding certain

special conditions and gain insights on the experiences both the parents of and children

with disabilities.

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).This will also benefit the

government in providing and expanding the social welfare services to the families living

with children with disabilities.

E. Scope and Delimitations

This study is mainly focused on the daily experiences of parents on how

they manage to handle their child with special needs. The aim of this study is to

know how difficult to parents with children of special needs take care of their child

and to share their story to other people. This study will be conducted in Olongapo

City. The researchers will interview and distribute questionnaires to 10 respondents

from the said to be location.

F. Conceptual Framework

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INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

I. Child’s Profile  Questionnaires To know the

 Interviews everyday
o Name experiences of
o Age parents who lives
o Sex with children with
o Condition special needs. To
make a conclusion
II. Parent’s Profile
based on the
o Name evidences and
o Occupation information gathered
by the researchers
III. Awareness on from the
Experiences of respondents
parents with children themselves.
with special needs.

IV.

G. Definition of Terms

Parents – A person’s Father or Mother; one who gives birth or nurtures a child.

Child – a young human being below the age of puberty or below legal age of
majority

Special needs – an umbrella term for a wide array of diagnoses, from those that

resolve quickly to those that will be a challenge for life and those that are

relatively mild to those that are profound, it covers developmental delays, medical

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conditions, psychiatric conditions, and congenital conditions that require

accommodations so children can reach their potential.

Life experiences – experience and knowledge gained through living.

Responsibility – a duty or task you are required or expected to do.

Effort –the total work done to achieve a particular end.

Disability – a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements,

senses, or activities.

Behavior – the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards
others.

Panic attack – a sudden feeling of acute and disabling anxiety.

Profound Cognitive Impairment – when a person has trouble remembering,

learning new things, concentrating, or making decision that affect everyday life.

Chapter 2

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 Review of Related Literature

The literature and studies in this chapter tackles the different concepts,

understanding, ideas, conclusions and generalizations related to the experiences of

parents whose children are with special needs which serves as the researchers’

guide throughout the research. Those included in this chapter helps in familiarizing

information just like the researchers’ current study.

Theoretical Background

Families are a critical source of support for children with disabilities.

Family members absorb the added demands on time, emotional resources and

financial resources (Baker-Ericzen, Brookman-Frazee &Stahmer, 2005) that are

needed when having a child with special needs. Therefore, this study aims to

broaden the knowledge of individuals concerning the conditions of parents with

children with special needs and make them aware of the effects and challenges that

said parents are facing.

Related Literature and Studies

A. Foreign Literature

Basing our first literature on an article from Boston University.edu,

Parenting Children with Special Needs. Challenges and stress faced by the

parents are further emphasized below.

The usual challenges of parenting are compounded for parents and

primary caregivers of children with special needs.

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Among the many challenges are:

 Learning about the disability

 Researching, locating and accessing effective treatments and

resources

 Coping with the emotional and physical demands of caring

for an individual with a disability

 Getting to the innumerable appointments with medical

providers, therapists, advocates, and school personnel

 Advocating for appropriate school interventions,

accommodations, and/or placements

 Paying for the many treatments and interventions not

covered by health insurance or the school system”

The parent’s stress is also heightened due to many factors such as worry,

guilt, feelings of isolation and even grief. Also an addition to those

challenges is the financial problems mostly because parents need to

sacrifice their career in order to attend their child’s needs with a resulting

loss of income for the family.

Some of the emotional impact felt by parents are fear and worry

regarding the child’s pain and suffering, their child’s future, and even

questioning themselves if they’re doing enough or are doing the right things

to help the child. Guilt over the limits of their ability to protect the child,

loss of attention towards other family members and/or jealousy and

resentment of those with “normal” children. Feelings of isolation because

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of missing out on family-oriented activities, encountering criticisms, and

feeling like an outsider around parents of typically developing children.

And grief over not having the parenting experience that they imagined, loss

of hopes and dreams they had for the child, and recurrent reminders of what

their child is missing out on. (Boston University).

B. Local Literature
Children’s Disability and its Effects on the Family

‘Disability’ has been defined as a physical or mental impairment

that substantially limits one or more psychological or anatomical functions

of an individual or activities of such individual (Senate and the House of

Representatives of the Philippines (1992)) Because of such restriction, the

individual is not able to perform life roles normally expected for his age,

consequently affecting his life.

Being a parent of a child who has special needs has been

described as complicated, challenging and frustrating (Gargiulo, 1985) and

financial concerns further exacerbate their situation with the perceived lack

of financial support from the Philippine government (Binoya, 2003).

Seltzer and Greenberg (2003) noted that parents of children with

developmental disabilities from larger families had lower rates of

employment. In a similar study conducted in the Philippines, half of the

maternal subjects reported to have given up their careers and devoted their

time and energy to the caring of their child (Liwag,1987). Meaning single

parents of children with special needs are at disadvantage.

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 Communication and relationship problems are usually seen

between the parents of a child with special needs. this can cause marital

distress, if not an eventual separation between them (Sabbeth&Laventhal,

1984). The incidence of marital conflict is not uncommon (Farber, 1959)

in families that have a child with mental retardation (Gomez, 2013).

C. Foreign Study

An article briefs the attitudes and experiences of parents regarding

inclusive and special school education for children with learning and

intellectual disabilities.

In a survey, 840 parents of children with cognitive deficits who were

educated either in special schools or in inclusive classes were asked to

assess their child’s school experiences. The results showed an overall high

degree of satisfaction with the schooling, but there were marked differences

among the parents’ assessments depending on the degree of learning

disabilities and on the type of school. Satisfaction with their children’s

social experiences and satisfaction with the special education curriculum

depend on these two factors. All in all, many parents of children in inclusive

classes were satisfied with their children’s schooling than those of children

in special schools. The analysis of the causes for discontent showed that

dissatisfied parents had chosen the type of school under less favourable

conditions and a larger part of them are still not convinced of this necessity

of additional help. This applied to parents of pupils in inclusive classes as

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well as those of pupils in special schools. (Christina Klicpera, Markus

Gebhardt & Susanne Schwab, 2012)

D. Local Study

A study was conducted by Ma. Emma Conception D. Liwag from

Ateneo de Manila University, Mothers and Fathers of Autistic Children: An

Exploratory Study of Family Stress and Coping.

The study was inspired by the researcher’s clinical work with a

special group of handicapped children and their families- all victims of one

of childhood’s most cruel diseases, early infantile autism. The objective is

to study families of autistic children and understand the depth and

complexity of the stresses they undergo; and examine their coping patterns

and styles of adaptation.

Judging from the responses of the 25 mothers and fathers who

participated in the study, the diagnosis of early infantile autism was fraught

with tremendous emotional distress. Depression and sadness, disbelief and

anger, guilt and pity for the self and the child, are reported in retrospect, as

the parents tried to characterize what Feber (1963) has hypothesized as a

“tragic crisis”. This period of mourning was marked in most mothers in this

study by overt depressive signs, crying spells, sleeplessness, and lack of

appetite; while the fathers reported a generalized state of worry, discomfort,

unease, distractedness.

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 When their behaviours are lived with and experienced in their

entirety and intensity, the result is the next most profound worry of parent-

“will my child ever be normal?” 22 of the 25 parents voiced this fear, and

when later asked to make a wish for their child, unanimously wished for

him or her to be normal, to “become like us,”an “ordinary human being.”

Perhaps the most salient information received by parents at the diagnosis

(sometimes the only one that really registered in their minds) is that autism

has no cure. They have been told over and over again, that “we can only

hope to maximize his potentials,””try to make him as near normal as

possible” but that “no case ever improved.” Thus, as they do their best in

managing and coping with the everyday stresses generated by the child’s

difficult characteristics, the underlying but close to the surface anxiety is

embodied in the thought that the child will never get well.

(MECD Liwag, 2002)

In conclusion to the literature and studies that the researchers have

investigated, parents of children with special needs tend to give more of

their time, effort and attention to their child than parents with “normal”

children.

Along with raising a child with special needs, there are challenges

to be faced by the parents. Ranging from learning and studying intensely

about their child’s disability to paying for the treatments and interventions

needed to help the child. A lot of stress also comes with it. The worry and

guilt never leaves their parent’s lives. Knowing that their child isn’t going

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to be able to do things that normal children their age does, the isolation they

might feel, and the eventual worry if what they’re doing is enough or right

for their child.

Another challenge the parents face is how to support their child

financially. Treatments and special schools are just some of the things that

need to be given to the child and unfortunately, the Philippine Government

lacks support given to those families with a member who has special needs.

Also, parents often sacrifice their careers to devote their time and aid the

needs of their child.

A study also proves that whether the child attends a special school or an

inclusive school doesn’t matter. In the said study, more parents prefer their

child attending an inclusive school. And in the last study, it generally states

that children with special needs has no cure. Parents just have to learn to

accept it and help their child be as normal as possible and give at least some

of the experiences that they should be able to experience at their given age.

Chapter 3

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 Research Methodology

In this chapter, the methodologies and techniques by the researchers to

conduct this will be tackled. This includes the research design, respondents, the

locale of the study, the data gathering instrument, the procedures, and even the

statistical tools used to test the hypothesis and different problems as stated in the

previous chapter one.

Research Design

The researchers used the descriptive research design for this study.

Descriptive research is used when the goal is to provide a systematic definition that

is as factual and exact as possible or when the problem is well ordered and there is

no objective to study cause/effect relation. It provides you the number of

occurrences something happens, or frequency, leads itself to statistical computation

such as calculating the average number of occurrences or central tendencies (Yin,

1994). Thus, this methodology focuses more on the “what” of the research rather

than the “why” of the research subject. In other words, the descriptive research

method describes the subject of the research, without covering “why” it happens.

Since this study aims to gather the needed data and information concerning the

experiences of parents of children with special needs, the descriptive research

method is most suitable to use for the investigation.

Respondents

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 The researchers are to conduct an interview among parents of children with

special needs in Olongapo City. 10 respondents will be interviewed from different

barangays preferably separating parents with enough finance to raise their child and

parents who doesn’t to differentiate their financial experiences while raising a child

with special needs as part of the study.

Locale of the Study

The study will be conducted within the vicinity of Olongapo City

Data Gathering Instrument

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 An Interview Questionnaire was made by the researchers based on their

needed information and on the researchers’ readings on some related studies done

by other researchers. The questions are self-made by the researchers and critiqued

by other researchers who has done the same or alike research. These questionnaire

is an instrument to gather the data needed to finish the research

Data Gathering Procedures

The respondents are asked questions based on the questionnaire made by

the researchers to gather the information needed. All information and data are

gathered to create a hypothesis to help the researchers answer the given questions

on the Chapter 1.

Chapter 4
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 Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data

This chapter presents the data gathered, the results of the statistical analysis

done and interpretation of findings. These are presented in tables following the

sequence of the specific research problem regarding the “Effects to Families living

with children with special needs in Olongapo City”.

Profile of the Respondents

Table 1 will show the distribution of respondents according to the condition

of their child.

Table 1

Condition Frequency

Autism 2

Down Syndrome 3

Development Delay 3

Mild Autism 1

ADHD 1

2 out of 10 respondents has a child with autism

3 out of 10 respondents has a child with Down Syndrome

3 out of 10 respondents has a child with Development Delay

1 out of 10 respondents has a child with Mild Autism

1 out of 10 respondents has a child with ADH

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Table 2 shows the distribution of respondents whether their child’s condition

was inborn or acquired.

Table 2

Respondent Inborn Acquired

Janine Beato 

Mae Mendoza 

Eulette Ramirez 

Fely Javier 

Mary Soriano 

Evangeline De Julio 

Gina Buquid 

Celcilia Ortiz 

Mrs. Espiritu 

(Classified) 

8 out of 10 respondents has a child with an inborn condition

2 out of 10 respondents has a child with an acquired condition

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Table 3 shows the distribution of respondents according to the type of school

their child is attending.

Table 3

Respondent Inclusive School Special School

Janine Beato 
Mae Mendoza 
Eulette Ramirez 
Fely Javier 
Mary Soriano 
Evangeline De Julio 
Gina Buquid 
Celcilia Ortiz 
Mrs. Espiritu 
(Classified) 

8 out of 10 respondents has a child attending a special school

1 out of 10 respondents has a child attending an inclusive school

According to the study conducted by the researchers, 10 respondents have

different cases/conditions. 80% of the children who has special needs got their

condition inborn.

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Respondent 1

Janine Beato

Her child’s condition is Down Syndrome (inborn). “At first I felt hurt and

confused, but easily accepted what I have been blessed with.” This was the

respondent’s reaction upon knowing that her child is suffering through this kind of

condition. It is also said that prayers and family support helps the family of the child

cope up with her child’s condition. The positivity pulls them from the negative

effects of having a child with the said condition.

The child was born in 1996 so there was not any facility where the child can

study. The respondent also stated the financial problem of their family may be just

because she has 8 children, so she would not say that her child’s condition is the

cause of some financial suffering.

Respondent 2

Mae Mendoza

Her child has inborn autism. The respondent said that her husband, at first,

was denying their child’s condition. The mother was crying, questioning the

unacceptable happenings. She decided to put her child to a special school called

SPED and even attended therapies. It is said that it also affects their lives because

of the child’s situation and it taught the respondent to be kind to others and be more

patience. They have experienced financial problem caused by the child’s expensive

treatments.

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Respondent 3

Eulette Ramirez

Her brother’s condition is Mild Autism. The child got this from the

medicines taken during the mother’s pregnancy, DNA, and the age gap of their

parents. At first, the respondent, together with the family, expected him to have

disabilities because of the warning coming from the doctor that the baby will be

born with disorder. They have recognized his needs and provides him with love and

care. Thus, the boy is now challenged by its family work independently and

mentally as he grows older. The family was changed because it is said that the

situation taught them to accept and love him despite of his mental capacities and

capabilities. Right now, the boy is home schooled and is still earning for his

education for a special school which is the family’s only financial problem.

Respondent 4

Fely Javier

Her nephew is suffering through a condition called Down Syndrome. The

disorder was technically inborn. It made them sympathetic and it also hurts them

seeing the child’s situation. Acceptance helps them cope up with the condition with

no other specific reasons that can affect their lives. The facility chosen by the family

before was SPED and they were glad to have no problems when it comes to

financial.

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Respondent 5

Mary Soriano

Her daughter has a condition called Development Delay. The condition was

inborn and was caused by urinary complication which made the family worried at

first. However, they have also learned to accept and be grateful to have her

daughter. The mother copes up with the situation by handling her special. Nothing

affects them but happiness. She studied at a Day Care of their barangay at an early

age and transferred to SPED later on. At the beginning, they also had financial

problems thus handled it thoroughly and now the child and the family is handling

their lives strong.

Respondent 6

Evangeline De Julio

Her son has a condition called ADHD. The condition of her son was inborn,

her answer was that she was used to the child being in that state. The mother copes

up with the situation by accepting the fact that her son was born like and she has to

live with it and raise him right. Her son is enrolled to OCES (Olongapo City

Elementary School) which is an inclusive school. They didn’t have any issues

financially.

Respondent 7

Gina Buquid

Her child was born with Developmental Delays which was inborn. When she found

out she couldn’t help but be curious. Even though it was hard to accept she tried to

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understand the situation for the sake of her child. Her child was enrolled to a special

school. They didn’t have any problems regarding finances.

Respondent 8

Cecilia Ortiz

Her child was born with a condition called “Down Syndrome”. She accepted the

fact that her child is different from others by accepting the fact and exposing herself

to the truth. She said she was lucky to have a child like him that makes her happy.

She enrolled her child in the SPED program which is a school dedicated to children

with special needs. They had financial problems, one of it was that they lack the

allowance to sustain the needs of her child and their family.

Respondent 9

Mrs. Espiritu

Her child had late development issues. The condition was acquired. They had no

choice but to give their child the proper medical attention the child needed. The

child was enrolled to ASPI which was a special school dedicated to people like the

child of Mrs. Espiritu. They had financial problems that affected their whole family.

Respondent 10

(Didn’t want to include name)

Their child has autism and was inborn. They thought that the child was a blessing

from God and accepted the child’s condition very easily. They gave their efforts to

their child so that their child can live happy. Their child attended a special school

and they didn’t have any financial problems because their incomes were stable.

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 CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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  This study investigated the experiences of parents of children with special

needs. From the emotional experiences they felt after finding out about their

child's condition to the financial hardships they have went through while

raising their child. The researchers also collected data from the respondents

where the condition and the education of the respondent's children are asked

among other things.

 Our results indicate that there are some parents in Olongapo City who are

raising a child with different conditions that require special attention. Some

of their children are battling with autism, down syndrome, ADHD or

development delays either inborn or acquired. Of all the interviewed

parents, the condition of their child is deeply accepted but as one may

expect, there are consequences that are faced, mainly, by the parents.

Another information that is relevant to study is that some respondents'

children are attending special schools and some attend inclusive.

CONCLUSION

The researchers' hypothesis is that the most common mental

health condition that a child may have is ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity

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Disorder). Though the researchers' hypothesis states this, they have proved and

provided a conclusion, based on the conducted interviews, that the most common

mental health condition of children in Olongapo City are Down Syndrome and

Development Delays.

Referencing from the related studies and literature and the

conducted interview by the researchers, being a parent, per se, is a difficult

responsibility given on any individual, but being a parent of a child with special

needs increases the amount of time and effort the parent needs to give to their child.

Parents have been stressed dealing with the difficulty raising their child growing

with a case of mental disability. But given these conditions, parents are still parents

who are willing to sacrifice anything to provide for their children's needs.

Financial distress is one of the main problems that these parents

are facing. Given their child's condition, along with this are treatments and

medications that are not easy to afford unless the said family is wealthy, since the

government doesn't give enough funds for parents of children with special needs.

Another thing that a parent thinks about is the education that their child is going to

have or the type of school their child is going to be attending. Being a parent of a

"normal" child gives them the choice whether to put their child into a public or a

private school, however being a parent of a child with special needs gives them the

option whether to put their child on an inclusive school, where special needs

students will spend their time with non-special needs, students, or put them in a

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special school, exclusive for students who are like them. Still, despite the fact that

their child is given the option to attend a special school where they'll feel that they

belong, other parents put their child in inclusive school where they'll, by chance,

adapt.

All things considered, emotional challenges of the parents, the

stress, extra needed time given to their child and other more difficulty that these

parents are facing, they still accept their child for who they are and just try to be as

present as possible and making sure that what they're doing is what's best for their

child.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on the data and information gathered by the researchers

and the needs of the parents interviewed, the researchers recommend the following

to the government of the Philippines:

1. Construct more special schools for children with special needs.

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 2. Provide enough financial support for parents of children with special needs.

3. Healthcare support for medications of children with special needs.

4. Give more attention to help people with special needs.

5. Give them workforce programs so they can feel included in the community.

6. Set up funding programs to give the people with special needs more income.

Webliography

https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-
asd/index.shtml

https://www.google.com/search?q=olongapo+city+google+map&rlz=1C1CHBF_
enPH807PH807&oq=olongapo+city+g&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l5.5282j0j1&sourc
eid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

https://www.asws.org/WhatisAutism.aspx

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https://gradschool.vanderbilt.edu/documents/SampleAcknowledgementPage.pdf

https://elc.polyu.edu.hk/fyp/html/ack.htm

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bu.edu%2Ffsao%2Freso
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https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/treatments-
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https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/autism-factsheet.html

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 APPENDICES

Questionnaires

Name: (optional)

What is the condition of your child?

____________________________________________

Is the condition acquired or inborn?

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What was your reaction when you found out the condition of your child?

____________________________________________

How did you cope with the situation of your child?

____________________________________________

How did the situation affect your life?

____________________________________________

Does your child attend in an inclusive or special school?

____________________________________________

Did you have any financial problem because of your child's condition?

____________________________________________

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Christian Lawrence F. Javier
Email: christianlawrence2609@gmail.com
Mobile:09995217147

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Lincoln Heights Blk 21 lot 13
Dinalupihan, Bataan 2110
Mothers Name: Marina Javier
Occupation: Sales Asst. Manager
Fathers Name: Roderick Javier
Occcupation: OFW

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ELEMENTARYLITTLE ANGEL STUDY CENTER,2014

DIPLOMA
HIGH SCHOOLOLONGAPO WESLEY SCHOOL

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Effective Communication Skills: Articulate communicator with appreciation for the

different communication styles required when working with other team members or
with customers.

Honest and Reliable: Strong morals and ethics ensure honesty, reliability and ability to
undertake tasks responsibly.

Flexible: Understanding of need to remain flexible to support last-minute demands and

changes. Comfortable in changing environments and situations, ensuring ability to
remain flexible and adaptable at all times

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Dianne Ramirez
Email: dianeramirez@gmail.com
Mobile:09054634060

PERSONAL INFORMATION
#21 9th Street
West Tapinac, Olongapo City 2200
Mothers Name: Karen Ann G. Ramirez
Occupation: ESL Teacher
Fathers Name: Darius F. Laxa
Occcupation: Unemployed

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ELEMENTARYBARRETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DIPLOMA
HIGH SCHOOLOLONGAPO WESLEY SCHOOL

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

 Analytical
 Adaptable (work in changing environment)
 Quick Learner

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John Newton Lao
Email: Laojohnnewton@yahoo.com
Mobile:09959880667

PERSONAL INFORMATION
#17 Narra St.
Gordon Heights, Olongapo City 2200
Mothers Name: Jocelyn Lachila
Occupation: Accountant
Fathers Name: Newton C. Lao
Occcupation: Accountant

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ELEMENTARYOLONGAPO WESLEY SCHOOL

DIPLOMA
HIGH SCHOOLOLONGAPO WESLEY SCHOOL

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

 Able to Build Relationships

 Loyal and Discreet (maintain confidentiality)
 Flexible

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I-man Anthoni Klay M. Garcia
Email: imananthoni@gmail.com
Mobile:09958962907

PERSONAL INFORMATION
#37 Johnson Extension Ext.
East BajacBajac, Olongapo City 2200
Mothers Name: Ivy M. Garcia
Occupation: Businesswoman
Fathers Name: R-mand L. Garcia
Occcupation: Respiratory Therapist

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ELEMENTARYOLONGAPO WESLEY SCHOOL

DIPLOMA
HIGH SCHOOL OLONGAPO WESLEY SCHOOL

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

 Responsible
 Able to Operate Under Pressure
 Efficient

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RowieDaffnieDabu
Email: RowieDabu@gmail.com
Mobile:09212406558

PERSONAL INFORMATION
#2 Gordon St.
New Banicain, Olongapo City 2200
Mothers Name: Deserie Asuncion
Occupation: Businesswoman
Fathers Name: Ronald Dabu
Occcupation: Unknown

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ELEMENTARYOLONGAPO WESLEY SCHOOL

DIPLOMA
HIGH SCHOOL OLONGAPO WESLEY SCHOOL

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

 Detail-oriented
 Committed
 Hard-working

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Aleczeus Louis De Julio
Email: aleczeus@gmail.com
Mobile:099956472554

PERSONAL INFORMATION
#2706 Rizal Avenue
East BajacBajac, Olongapo City 2200
Mothers Name: Evangeline De Julio
Occupation: Housewife
Fathers Name: Victor Mazon
Occcupation: OFW

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ELEMENTARYOLONGAPO WESLEY SCHOOL

DIPLOMA
HIGH SCHOOL OLONGAPO WESLEY SCHOOL

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

 Dependable
 Agile
 Resourceful

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