Filipino-founded startup Mylo Speech Buddy unveiled two innovative digital platforms designed to enhance support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): the Ausome World digital series and the Speak Clinic teleconsultation platform.
Founder and CEO Vincent Rocha shared that these new initiatives aim to make therapy more accessible and to foster greater understanding of autism, both locally and globally.
Sharing real stories
Ausome World is a heartwarming video series featuring real-life experiences of parents and children navigating life with ASD. Kicking off in the Philippines, the series is set to expand internationally with future episodes planned in the United Arab Emirates, Japan, the UK, Canada, and the US.
“With Ausome World, we’re bringing real stories to a global audience—making sure individuals with autism and their families feel seen, heard, and supported,” Rocha said.
Meanwhile, Speak Clinic is a soon-to be-launched teleconsultation platform aimed at simplifying access to developmental therapy—especially in undeserved areas like the Visayas and Mindanao. According to Rocha, the platform connects families, doctors, and therapists through a unified system, eliminating long-standing barriers in accessing care.
“Our goal is to bridge the gap,” he explained. “Families outside Metro Manila often struggle to find specialists. With Speak Clinic, we’re creating a space where everyone can join.
Healthcare professionals can now register through SpeakClinic.com, joining a national directory to help families find them more easily while also easing the burden on therapists who often lack visibility online.
Championing autism awareness
Mylo’s World Autism Awareness Day event brought together developmental specialists, advocates, and parents working toward better support systems for children with ASD in the Philippines.
“Ausome Moms,” shared emotional stories of raising children with autism. Their testimonies highlighted the everyday challenges and the profound impact of community understanding and acceptance.
Also present was Gigi Daza, wife of Northern Samar 1st District Rep. Paul Daza and mother of a child with ASD. She advocated for inclusive education and programs that support both families and educators, emphasizing the role of community awareness in creating real change.
Through initiatives like these, Rocha hopes to foster broader acceptance of individuals with ASD. “We’re not asking for more—just kindness and understanding,” he said.
Rocha’s journey began during the pandemic when he built Mylo Speech Buddy to help his then two-year-old son follow therapy sessions from home. Now seven, his son is thriving and able to communicate more clearly.
“What started as something deeply personal grew into a mission,” Rocha said. “We saw how hard it was to access therapy. That’s when we realized technology could help close the gap.”
With only 1,100 speech therapists and 98 developmental pediatricians available to serve over 1.2 million diagnosed cases of ASD in the Philippines, access remains a major challenge. Rocha believes many cases still go undiagnosed, especially in far-flung areas.
“This is an archipelago. Access is uneven. Experts are overwhelmed—some see up to 15 kids a day, others work 30 straight hours,” he explained.
Backed by a Facebook community of 60,000 parents, Mylo has built strong grassroots momentum. To Rocha, this isn’t just about building tools—it’s about telling stories that matter.
“When my son was diagnosed, we didn’t know what the future held,” Rocha shared. “Now he tells jokes. If we can help one more family reach that moment—that’s what this is all about.”
Now a year in, Mylo Speech Buddy has reached over 75,000 users across 70 countries. But Rocha says the journey is only beginning.
“We’re improving our content with insights from professionals. We listen. We adapt,” he said. Looking ahead, the company plans to open a learning center and expand services further into Visayas and Mindanao.
