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DR. ALEXIS SOCORRO DE LEON REYES

Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Manila 1000
Office:  Makati Medical Center, 2 Amorsolo Street, Makati City 1200
Phone: ( 632) 8888999 local 7217
Cell:  ( 639) 179183238
Email: alexis7591@gmail.com

 

EDUCATION

DOCTOR OF MEDICINE                
University of the Philippines
College of Medicine, Manila 1978-1982

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ZOOLOGY ( CUM LAUDE)                                                        
University of the Philippines QC 1974-1978


POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION

CLINICAL AND RESEARCH Fellowship in Developmental Pediatrics Department of Pediatrics
Philippine General Hospital 1987-1988

Institute of Child Health and Children’s Hospital, Birmingham England   1989-1990

RESIDENCY in Pediatrics            
Department of Pediatrics
Philippine General Hospital (1984-1986)
Assistant Chief Resident (1985-1986)

COURSES TAUGHT

  • Fellowship Course in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
    Department of Pediatrics, University of the Philippines College of Medicine
  • Fellowship Course in Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
    Neurodevelopmental Section
    Child Neurosciences Center
    Philippine Children’s Medical Center, Quezon City
  • Introduction to Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
    College of Allied Medical Professions
    University of the Philippines , Manila
  • Introduction to Child Development
    Masters in Child Health
    University of the Philippines College of Medicine
  • HD202: Human Development ( Learning Unit 3)
    University of the Philippines College of Medicine
  • Developmental Screening and Surveillance and Developmental Disorders ( Learning Unit 4)
    University of the Philippines College of Medicine
  • Introduction to Normal Child Development and Behavior ( Guest Lecturer)
    Ateneo de Manila School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Trainor , The Griffiths Training Course, joint project of the OSTREA research and Griffiths training program, New South Wales, Australia 

 

 RESEARCH GRANTS

Team leader of two project grant proposals:

  • Enabling and Empowering Autistic Individuals through Employment “  which recently won a P1M grant from the Panibagong Paraan ( Development through Equity) competition and sponsored by a host of international agencies namely the World Bank and Aus-Aid (Philippine Australia Community Assistance Program )
  • The “ Bagong Barangay ( New Village ) program , is a $ 6000  project awarded to the Department of Pediatrics of the Philippine General Hospital by the International Community Access to Child Health ( I -CATCH ) program of the American Academy of Pediatrics  .The Philippines is only one of four recipients of this grant which was given for the first time .

Currently co-investigator in the following:

  • “Fetal Exposure to Environmental Toxins and Infant Outcomes”, funded by the United States National Institutes of Health ( National Institute of Child and Human Development RO1 HD39428-02) and the United States Environmental Agency

 

Participated in the following study grants:

  • The Efficacy and Safety of Concerta ( Methyphenidate HCL) in the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( completed )
    ( Funded by Janssen Pharmaceutica )
  • Clinical Profile of Filipino Autistic Children: National Autism Project
    Neurodevelopmental Section, Philippine Children’s Medical Center
    (Funded by the National Autism Project, DBM, Pres.Ramos Administration)      
                                                
  • Co-chair of the Task Force “ The Philippine Medical Home Initiative- “ Kalusugan ng Kabataan Ating Kinabukasan “– Task Force of the Philippine Pediatric Society with participation in the Asia-US Partnership program on Child Development ( 2003 to 2007 )

 

SCHOLARLY WORK AND PRESENTATIONS

Papers in Progress

Reyes A L, Pacifico R., Benitez, B, Ostrea E, Uy, E.  The Use of the Griffiths Mental Development Scales in an Agro-Industrial Province in the Philippines

Reyes A L,  Herrin, J. A Five Year Review of Consults to the Developmental Pediatrics Section
(formerly the Multidisciplinary Child and Adolescent Unit)  of the Department of the Pediatrics of the Philippine General Hospital ( submitted to the Acta Medica Philippina April 2009)

Llego C, Reyes A L,  The Filipino Version of the Pictorial Pediatric Symptom Checklist for the Psychosocial Screening of Children: A Validation Study in a Low Income Community in Manila, Philippines ( submitted to Acta Medica Philippina, April 2009)

Acuin, C, Reyes A L , de Castro, T. An Assessment of Feeding Practices, Diet and Nutritional Status of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders ( research proposal accepted at the National Institutes of Health, Manila 2009 )

PRESENTATIONS AND COMPLETED PAPERS

Chiong Charlotte ; Ostrea Enrique ; Reyes A L ; Gonzalo Llanes E ; Uy, Esterlita Ma., Chan A  Correlation of hearing screening with developmental outcomes in infants over a 2-year period  Acta Oto-Laryngologica   2007, vol. 127, no4, pp. 384-388

Gellada, Celina, Reyes AL, David A. Nutritional Status and feeding skills of children with Cerebral Palsy: The PGH Experience. The Phil Journal of Pediatrics, Jan-Mar 2007 vol 56 no. 1.

Reyes A L  “Steps in the Management of a Developmental Disorder”   (published abstract in Proceedings of 12th National Congress of Child Health, 11th ASEAN Pediatric Federation Conference, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia ) ( 2002)

Reyes A L  Infant and Toddler  Principles of Pediatrics, A Handbook for Year Level IV Pediatrics , Pediatrics 201 (2001)

Reyes A L  Genetic Heterogeneity: Autism  Gene Talk , The Flora M. Pascasio , M.D. Research Foundation, Inc., Postgraduate Courses in Genetics ( 1997-1999),  (2001)

Conducto Cruz C, Avendano M, Reyes A L et al. Clinical Profile of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among Filipino Children in a Tertiary Referral Center 1987- 2000 .  Philippine Children’s Medical Center Journal ( 2001)

Reyes A L , Acuin JA, Esguerra RS   Family Centered Educational Interventions in Filipino Children with Autism  ( published abstract in Proceedings of Autism Europe International Congress “ Making our Dream a Reality “ Glasgow) ( May 2000)

Reyes A L  Mental Retardation , Textbook of Pediatrics and Child Health  Millenium Edition ,2000

Reyes A L “ The Special Child” , Learning Module of the Special Child – Distance Learning Program – UP Open University, 1999

Falcotelo A , Santos Ocampo PD, Reyes A L, The Effects of Institutionalization on the Developmental Status of Filipino Children: A Comparative Study ( 1999)

Isaguirre, F. Reyes A L.  A Comparison of Parental and Clinical Observations in the Recognition of Autism  ( 1999)

Reyes A L  “ The Amazing Newborn” , Parents, The Family Magazine March 1998

Reyes A L  “ Understanding Child Development , Parents, The Family Magazine December 1997

Reyes A L “ The Developmental Pediatrician’s Role “ , Parents, The Family Magazine  November 1997

Inocencio F, Padilla CD, Reyes A L  Ophthalmologic Findings in Filipino Children with Down Syndrome  , Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology  ( 1997)

Benitez  B , Reyes A L  Significance of Filipino Parental Concerns with Children’s Development  ( 1996)

Reyes A L “ The Child Who Does Not Talk “ Proceedings of the 28th General Postgraduate Course “ From the Neonate to the Adolescent : A Continuum of Care”  ( 1995)

Reyes A L  An Overview of Developmental Expectations in Down Syndrome . Down Syndrome Association Newsletter , (June 1993)

Reyes A L  Autism,  Now what do I do ? A Guide for Parents of Special Children  ( 1993)

Reyes A L  Mental Retardation,  Now what do I do ? A Guide for Parents of Special Children  ( 1993)

Reyes A L , Cash AJ, Green S, Booth IW Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children with Cerebral Palsy , Child Care Health and Development,19  ( 1993) 109-118
A. L. REYES 1 , A. J. CASH 1 , S. H. GREEN 1 I. W. BOOTH 1
1 Institute of Child Health, University of Birmingham and The Children's Hospital. Birmingham, UK
Correspondence to Professor I. W. Booth, University of Birmingham, Institute of Child Health, Francis Road, Birmingham, B16 8ET, UK

Reyes A L  Down Syndrome. Parents, The Family Magazine, December 1991

Reyes A L  The Protectors .Parents, The Family Magazine . October 1991

Reyes A L  Developmental Disorders: A Practical Approach. Journal of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology ( supplement)  1990

Reyes  A L  Development . Handbook of Well Child Care , 1989

Tronco A , Reyes A L , et. al. Psychosocial Adaptation of Chronically Ill Adolescents : A Preliminary Study   ( published in the Proceedings of the 5th Asian Workshop on Child and Adolescent Development  1989)

Reyes A L,  Reyes C , Santos Ocampo PD, Cifra H.  Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses in Filipino Premature Infants . Phil J Pediatrics  1992; 42:28-34

Santos Ocampo PD, Reyes A L Adolescent Health Situation in the Philippines, Phil Journal of Pediatrics 1990: 39: 326-32

How, C. Tuazon  A ., Reyes A L, The Efficacy and Safety of Pivampicillin in Common Pediatric Infections.  (1985 ) ( abstract)

SELECTED PAPERS READ IN CONFERENCE

The Toxic Environment and its Link to Developmental and Behavioral Disorders, Simultaneous Symposium, Philippine Pediatric Society Convention, PICC, Manila, ( April 2009)

Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Philippines , Good Autism Practice: Developing A Curriculum for Life, Center for Autism and Related Disorders Conference, Every Nation a Leader Institute, Makati, ( January 2009) 

Autism Primer, Postgraduate Course on Lifespan Perspective of Autism Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Davao City  (September 13, 2008)

Autism Primer, 41st Postgraduate Course , Department of Pediatrics, Century Park Sheraton,( September 11, 2008)

Introduction to Developmental Disabilities, Speaker , Luncheon Symposium, Batangas Medical Society, Jesus of Nazareth Hospital, Batangas City,( February 2008 )

The Role of Families in the Developing Child, Speaker, ‘The Brain and Behavior”, Optimizing Function from Birth and Beyond, 15th Grand Scientific Symposium  (part of the UP Centennial Celebration) , Hyatt Hotel and Casino ( February 2008)

All You Need to Know About Autism Now , Plenary Speaker “ Hope after Diagnosis”, National Autism Conference, Philippine Columbian Association, Manila, (November 2007)

Current Situation of Children with Special Needs and The Medical Home, Speaker , “ Developmental Durveillance: Empowering the Frontliners of Child Care, 4th Biennial Convention, Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Crowne Plaza, Manila ( November 2007 )

Autism Revisited, Speaker “ Understanding Children with Special Needs “ 10th Postgraduate Course of the Angeles University Foundation Medical Center Dept of Pediatrics , Holiday Inn Mimosa, Pampanga, ( September 2007) 

Is it ADHD or just young and restless?  “Pedia C.A.R.D.” 3rd Scientific Forum, The Department of Pediatrics Manila Adventist Medical Center, Century Park Sheraton, Manila, (July 2007)

Presentor, “Mobilizing Collaboration in Communities for Comprehensive Care”, AUSP 2007 Conference, Hawaii Prince Waikiki Hotel , Hawaii April 2007

Surviving the NICU- The Importance of Developmental Monitoring- Speaker, Simultaneous Session, “ Ills from the Womb”- Defusing a Ticking Bomb  XXIII International Congress of the Fetus as a Patient International Society, EDSA Shangrila, Manila, (March 2007) 

Dyslexia , Speaker at “ Preventing Pediatric Catastrophe- The Right Way and The Right Time” ,the 40th Postgraduate Course, Department of Pediatrics, Philippine General Hospital, Century Park Sheraton, Manila, (March 2007) 

All You Need to Know About Autism Now , Speaker and Panelist , AOCCN   (Asian and Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology) Convention , Lay Forum on Living with Disability: A Lifespan Perspective” , Grand Majestic Convention Center, Cebu City, (January 2007) 

Fostering Partnerships: The Philippine Experience- Panel Presentor, International Congress on Disability ( December 2006) , Washington D.C.

The Science of Early Child Development                - Speaker , Community Pediatrics Annual Convention Butuan City, ( August 2006)

Developmental Disorders in the Philippines- Speaker, ASCAPAP Convention, Robinson’s Galleria, (June 2007)

Panibagong Paraan Project presentation on “ Enabling and Empowering Adults with Autism at the SM Megatrade Hall, (May 2006)

Special Needs of the Hyperactive Child  ( Diagnostic Evaluation) – Panelist,  Focus on Child Neurology And Neurosurgery, The 4th Neurology in your practice, UPFANS, Inc. and Dept of Neurosciences, Pan Pacific , Manila , (March 2006)

Psychopharmacological Treatment of ADHD and Autism- Speaker at the 39th General Postgraduate Course ,Department of Pediatrics, Philippine General Hospital, Century Park Sheraton ( February 2006)

Family Centered Care in the Philippines, Presenter, Asia US Partnership Meeting, Waikiki Hotel, Hawaii, USA , (January 2006)

IQ –EQ modulators – Speaker , Perinatal Association of the Philippines  (September 2002)

Role of the Developmental Pediatrician in the Interdisciplinary Team- Panel speaker “Annual Philippine Physical Therapy Association Convention” (September 2002)

Screening for Sensory Deficits and Developmental screening in Office Practice – 10th PPS Cebu Postgraduate Course “ Preventive Pediatrics: The Ounce that goes a long way “ , (August 2002)

 “Steps in the Management of a Developmental Disorder”   - Plenary speaker ,  12th National Congress of Child Health, 11th ASEAN Pediatric Federation Conference, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia ) (  July 2002)

The Early Education Debate – Simultaneous Symposium Speaker, 39th Annual Philippine Pediatric Society Convention   (April 2002)

Developmental Pediatrics ,” The State of the Art” , 34th General Postgraduate Course , Department of Pediatrics, UP-PGH   (March 2002)

School Readiness  The Nestle Developing Child Series, (March 2002)

A Neurodevelopmental Perspective on the Spectrum of Developmental Disabilities,  First Biennial Convention of Developmental Pediatrics “ Setting Directions” , (September 2001)

Post Discharge Plans: Growth and Development Monitoring, parenting and bereavement  PGH Postgraduate and Intensive Course in Neonatology  “Forks in the Road “  Plotting the Course from Birth to Discharge.  (September 2001)

Overview of Developmental Pediatrics; Motor Disorders; Autism (3 lectures ) Indonesian Pediatric Society  (July 2001)

The First Three Months The Nestle Developing Child Series, (March 2001)

The Autistic Child Medical Center Muntinlupa and Paranaque Medical Society Annual Meeting ( Fenruary 2001)

Developmental Disorders: A Primer First Pediatric Dental Convention (February 2001)

Status of Autism in the Philippines Department of PediatricsMCAU and Center for Autism and Related Disorders “ Good Autism Practice”  Conference ( February 2001)

Normalcy  51st Annual Philippine Medical Women’s Association Convention ( November 2000)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder  Philippine Pediatric Society- Western Visayas Chapter Scientific Symposium  ( October 2000)

The First Year of Life  The Nestle Developing Child Series ( echo seminar in Cebu ), (July 2000)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: The Developmental Pediatrician’s Point of View 5th Postgraduate Course of De Los Santos Medical Center “ Acute Care Pediatrics: Review and Update of the State of the Art “  ( June  2000)

Family Centered Educational Interventions in Filipino Children with Autism – Poster presentation at Autism Europe International Congress “ Making our Dream a Reality “ Glasgow) ( May 2000)

The First Year of Life  The Nestle Developing Child Series , Nestle Luncheon Meeting, PPS Convention (April 2000)

Driven to Destruction : Effects of Media on Children’s Behavior 33rd General Postgraduate Course , Department of Pediatrics, UP PGH ( March 2000)

School Readiness: When and Why should a child attend preschool ? 5th Annual Convention, Philippine Ambulatory Pediatric Association ( March 2000)

The First Year of Life  The Nestle Developing Child Series ,  Professional Advancement Program , CHILD  (February  2000)

How to Evaluate Developmental Delay 2nd Postgraduate Course , Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital , Bacolod City ( January 2000)

     

CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATION
     

  • Certified User, Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (Brazelton) 2000
  • Fellow, Philippine Pediatric Society 1995
  • Certified User, Griffiths Mental Development Scales 1989
  • Certificate of Limited Registration as a Medical Practitioner
    ( General Medical Council, London, England )  1989
  • Diplomate, Philippine Pediatric Society 1987
  • Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) 1984
  • Philippines Medical Licensure Examination 1983

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • President, Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral                   
    Pediatrics 2007 to present
  • Vice President, UP Medical Alumni Board (UPMAS) and Chair of theHomecoming Committee, 2007
  • Member, Section of International Child Health, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2007
  • Co-Chair, Community on Child and Family Development and Task Force on the Medical Home, Philippine Pediatric Society, 2006 to present
  • Vice President, Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 2000-2004
  • Vice President, Philippine Association for the Gifted 1995 – 1998
  • Technical Adviser, Philippine National Early Childhood Development (ECD)Project 1995
  • Technical Adviser, UP Open University Distance Learning Program “Special Child Module “1997
  • Technical Adviser, Development of a Manual for Training of Trainors on Preventive Pediatrics, Genetic Counseling and Early Detection of Disabilities ( NCWDP ) 1995

  

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY

  • Board Member, WORDLAB School for learning disabilities, 2004 to present
  • Board Member, EDLINK program for learning disabilities  , 2004 to present
  • Adviser, Parent Advocates for Visually Impaired Children (PAVIC)
    2004 to present Founding Member, Philippine Association for Behavioral Analysis,Inc.(PABA)
    2003
  • Founding Member, Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 2000
  • Consultant Adviser and Founding Member, Center for Autism and Related Disorders, 1995
  • Consultant Adviser, Autism Society of the Philippines, 1992
  • Consultant Adviser and Founding Member, Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, 1991

    AWARDS AND HONORS
  • “Centennial Award” from the Philippine School for the Deaf , 2007
  • Most Outstanding Teacher for Clinical Sciences”  of the UP Medical Alumni Society   (UPMASA) 1999
  • “Ten Most Outstanding STC Alumni” , Trailblazer’s Award of St. Theresa’s College Quezon City 1999
  • “Founder’s Award” of the Autism Society of the Philippines, 1999
  • Phi Sigma Biological Honor Society 1978
  • University and College Scholar , University of the Philippines, Diliman, QC 1975-1978