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Never give up: Raising a child with special needs

Olivia with mom Bless Salonga

Olivia with mom Bless Salonga Source: SBS

Olivia, the 7-year old daughter of Bless Salonga, was born with down syndrome, developed autism at an early age, hearing problem, and lately Type 1 diabetes.


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Olivia, the 7-year old daughter of Bless Salonga, was born with down syndrome, developed autism at an early age, hearing problem, and lately Type 1 diabetes.


Bless admits she literally spends 24 hours caring for her daughter, but in spite of the challenges, she says that she is blessed having Olivia as her daughter. 


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