"It's like winning the lottery": Filipina shares the joy and challenges of being a SPED teacher in Australia

According to special education teacher Patricia Villanueva, aside from teachers, parents play a significant role in making it easier to observe the development of children with special needs.

Special Education teacher Patricia Villanueva shares the joy and challenges of being a special education teacher in Australia. Credit: Patricia Villanueva

Key Points

• Patricia Villanueva is a Special Education teacher in the Philippines, and upon moving to Australia, she studied and underwent training in Early Intervention for children with additional needs.
• The parents of these children play a significant role in facilitating the development of their kids.
• Having children assessed by experts or doctors contributes to finding the right program for them. The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) is an Australian government program designed to address the needs of children with disabilities or additional needs.