SPLAT: The Official Newsletter of the Ateneo Special Education Society Sept. 2013 | Page 21

within themselves because its is through it that they may be able to flourish into becoming their own individual. This is what we’re doing every time we visit them with activities that aim to develop their cognitive and psychosocial skills. However, Sir Gus had also mentioned that this is not the only thing that we need to do. He said that being supportive, sensitive, and even just paying attention and showing our care are more important than the technical skills that we teach since it is through these that the kids become encouraged and empowered to be more than their disability. He also touched on the commitment involved in area visits wherein he acknowledged how going to area takes a certain level of sacrifice on our part

and how it is supposed to be a labor of love. He urged the SPeple to learn what it means to be of service, since to be a SPeple is a call to service that we have answered. Sir Gus reminded the SPeple that we are there to make the kids feel like they are special, in a way far different from how they are referred to as ‘special children.’ We are there, first and foremost, to remind them that they are loved. Because, as Sir Gus said, “If it’s not about love, then it’s not about anything.” “Nothing you can do but you can learn how to be you in time. It’s easy; All you need is love.” —The Beatles

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