Smart Steps Therapy Center Bacoor

12/02/2026

12/02/2026

💖 SPREAD LOVE THIS VALENTINE'S - AND WIN A SPECIAL HEART CHARM! 💖

This Valentine's, Smart Steps Therapy Center wants to celebrate the unique bonds that make our community so special! We believe every act of love, especially towards children with special needs, deserves to be shared and honored.

That's why we're giving away 100 EXCLUSIVE Special Heart Charms! These aren't just charms; they're a symbol of the incredible love and dedication you show every day.

ANSWER THIS QUESTION IN THE COMMENTS: ✨ "How do you show love to a child with special needs?" ✨

SHARE YOUR HEARTFELT STORY: Your comment should be more than just a few words – tell us a specific strategy, a personal anecdote, or a loving tip that truly reflects how you connect and show affection.

BE ONE OF THE FIRST 100! The first 100 individuals to share a meaningful comment will win a special Heart Charm! We'll be reviewing comments in order.

🌟 HOW TO KNOW IF YOU'VE WON: If you're one of our lucky winners, we'll "Heart" your comment and reply with: "You’ve unlocked a Heart Charm! 💖 " Open to Bacoor residents only.

Let's fill our feed with love, inspiration, and connection! We can't wait to read your beautiful stories.

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

02/02/2026

Smart Steps Developmental Therapy Center was honored to host Hon. Rowena Ynion from the PRB-SLP, alongside Ms. Divina Ramos from the PRC Region IV-A, for a comprehensive inspection and monitoring visit.

The visit focused on evaluating our facilities, equipment, and resources to ensure the highest standards of care. Our team, Teacher Mimsie Alconcel (Occupational Therapist), Teacher Nisha Dosol, and Teacher Mitzie Dimapilis (Speech Language Pathologists) —joined the dialogue to discuss strategies for strengthening legitimate Speech-Language Pathology practices within Cavite City. We remain committed to providing quality, regulated services for our community.

28/01/2026

26/01/2026

Last week I was working with a teacher who said,
🗣️ “He’s doing great with tracing… but I don’t know how to move past the tracing worksheet.”
And honestly? That’s such a common place to get stuck.
The student WAS successful — but tracing alone wasn’t helping him learn how to actually write his name independently.
So we talked through how to fade the prompts instead of staying in full tracing mode 👇
➡️ Start with what’s working
– Tracing gives confidence and success
– It’s a starting point, not the end goal
➡️ Then begin fading supports, some examples include:
– Trace only the hard letters
– Provide a model above the line instead of on it
– Use visual boundaries or boxes instead of dots
– Use highlighter and then fade the highlight
➡️ Move toward independence
– Student writes the name on their own
– Adult support steps back
– The worksheet goes away
I shared with her that I’m not a big fan of tracing when it becomes the strategy instead of the bridge.
Tracing teaches kids to follow a line.
Writing teaches kids to plan, remember, and execute motor movements.
📎 I attached an example showing how you can fade from tracing → writing a name without visual supports, step by step.
That “aha” moment was the best part ❤️
She walked away with something she could use immediately in her classroom.
If you’re stuck at the tracing stage, ask yourself:
👉 What support can I fade next?
That’s how we build real independence.

26/01/2026

We are incredibly proud of our Program Directress and Senior Occupational Therapist, T. Mimsie, for representing us at Cavite Medical Center. In honor of Autism Consciousness Week, she shared her expertise on the vital role Occupational Therapy plays in supporting children on the spectrum.

By keeping OT at the forefront of intervention, we empower these children to lead more fulfilling, independent lives. Together, we continue to advocate for awareness, understanding, and true inclusion.