Communication plays a very significant role in changing paradigms, especially in this digital age. In this speech, which I delivered at the Silliman University College of Mass Communication, I shared how I used my background in the field of communication to advocate for people with bleeding disorders.
This past week was a dream come true — hosting two of the most dedicated leaders in the global hemophilia community.
Raising a child with a special condition — whether hemophilia or something else — poses a different set of challenges. On top of that, living in a country like the Philippines where public healthcare is so wanting in so many ways, can add up to the daunting task of raising a child with a rare disorder like hemophilia.
Children with hemophilia have unique needs compared with others, even their own siblings without the condition. And yet, we parents need to be careful NOT to put our children with special needs inside a bubble. Below are some basic tips that may be helpful, particularly to parents in developing countries like the Philippines.
