All About Autism

[oceanluv]

Hi,


My gal is 21 months and she has ASD with speech delay. Other than Leapfrog, where can I go affordable OT & ST?

I am totally new to this but I need to get my gal into early intervention.

Thanks all.

[Double E]

Kagillus:

Hi all, can someone share abt pathlight school? I know it is for high functioning autistic kids n learnt thru website. Does the sch provide challenging curriculum or teaching main stream like primary classes? Are the kids group acc to iq n behavioural issue. My therapists kept saying it is a v special sch that suits iq high kids. I am juz concern if my boy follows the wrong behaviour eg throw tantrum cos he is dx w asperger syn. Sorry if it sounds offensive. But my boy can argued why he cant do but others can. Afraid hard to change him if he encounters tt at sch. He behaves perfect at home n I may not know wat happen at sch. I really need insider story. Thanks.

From what I know Pathlight is the only special school that teaches both mainstream curriculum (from Primary to Secondary mainstream curriculum) and vocational skills. It is a highly sought after special school by ASD kids. So far, I only hear good feedback about Pathlight school and hardly any negative comments. The students are taught mainstream curriculum in small groups. Each class has about 8 students with 3 teachers. In case u don't know, Pathlight produced a top PSLE scorer last year, a P6 boy who has aspergers and ADHD scored 276 for his PSLE and went on to enrol in NUS school of maths and science.

I met some students from Pathlight two years ago, I am very impressed by them especially the knowledge that they have and they behave like any typical primary school children.

[ImMeeMee]

Kagillus:

Hi all, can someone share abt pathlight school? I know it is for high functioning autistic kids n learnt thru website. Does the sch provide challenging curriculum or teaching main stream like primary classes? Are the kids group acc to iq n behavioural issue. My therapists kept saying it is a v special sch that suits iq high kids. I am juz concern if my boy follows the wrong behaviour eg throw tantrum cos he is dx w asperger syn. Sorry if it sounds offensive. But my boy can argued why he cant do but others can. Afraid hard to change him if he encounters tt at sch. He behaves perfect at home n I may not know wat happen at sch. I really need insider story. Thanks.

My doter is only going into PL next year so I would not have any insider story at this point.

Besides what Double E has shared, would like to share that PL is not a school for high IQ kids. I recall there used to be a cut off of 70 but I am not sure whether this still applies. But because its key pathways accesses the mainstream curriculum leading to PSLE, the children need to be assessed to be cognitively ready to attend the school. Hence the psychological report is one of the pre-requisites in the application process.

The downside that I have heard from my friend whose doter is in higher primary in PL is that it can get quite stressful academically.

HTH.

[ImMeeMee]

oceanluv:

Hi,


My gal is 21 months and she has ASD with speech delay. Other than Leapfrog, where can I go affordable OT & ST?

I am totally new to this but I need to get my gal into early intervention.

Thanks all.

oceanluv, by affordable you mean at the same level as Leapfrog?

If so, then there are many private ST and OT that are charging about the same level as LF. There are usually mixed reviews of these therapy centers, and you would be able to find a lot of information at this thread, so you may want to visit a few centers before you decide.

If you are looking for services that are charging even lower, then one area could be KKH Rehab. My doter is currently on ST and OT there and I am paying about $60 per session as a subsidized patient. But of course, the therapy sessions are about once every 3 to 4 weeks, as compared to once a week which is possible at private centers.

We used to see private therapists when we wanted more intensive therapy about once a week. But as she progresses and as we learn to apply the techniques ourselves, we find that once every 3-4 weeks suits us well at this stage.

So it really depends on the current needs of your child. Hope this helps.

[ArielMermaid]

Hi,

Has anybody heard of Nature’s Glory? Apparently, they use Nano Energy Booster Patch Therapy which they claim help children with autism. I was skeptical at first, but my colleague told me her friend said it really helps with her autistic nephew.

Do let me know if you have any experience!

Thanks in advance

[Xeraph]

No, autism is a DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER. Please.

And what "road to recovery" are they talking about? This isn’t a disease. It’s something to be proud of.

[Orb]

oceanluv:

Hi,


My gal is 21 months and she has ASD with speech delay. Other than Leapfrog, where can I go affordable OT & ST?

I am totally new to this but I need to get my gal into early intervention.

Thanks all.

Hi,

if i am not mistaken, there is Thye Hwa Kwan Moral Early Intervention and Therapy Hub.

it should be in the affordable range.

[ImMeeMee]

Saw this somewhere, and think its quite apt in certain ways. Not that I am being self-righteous here though …



(Quote) If you’re sick of hearing about all the "deficits" challenging people on the autism spectrum, join the club. But for every down side to autism, there seems to be a positive – an unusual trait that rarely appears among the "typical" community, but shines out among autistic folk. These plusses are well worth celebrating.

1. Autistic People Rarely Lie
We all claim to value the truth, but almost all of us tell little white lies. All, that is, except people on the autism spectrum. To them, truth is truth – and a good word from a person on the spectrum is the real deal.

2. People on the Autism Spectrum Live in the Moment
How often do typical people fail to notice what’s in front of their eyes because they’re distracted by social cues or random chitchat? People on the autism spectrum truely attend to the sensory input that surrounds them. Many have achieved the ideal of mindfulness.

3. People with Autism Rarely Judge Others
Who’s fatter? Richer? Smarter? For people on the autism spectrum, these distinctions hold much less importance than for typical folks. In fact, people on the spectrum often see through such surface appearances to discover the real person.

4. Autistic People are Passionate
Of course, not all autistic people are alike. But many are truly passionate about the things, ideas and people in their lives. How many "typical" people can say the same?

5. People with Autism Are Not Tied to Social Expectations
If you’ve ever bought a car, played a game or joined a club to fit in, you know how hard it is to be true to yourself. But for people with autism, social expectations can be honestly irrelevant. What matters is true liking, interest and passion – not keeping up with the Joneses.

6. People with Autism Have Terrific Memories
How often do typical people forget directions, or fail to take note of colors, names, and other details? People on the autism spectrum are often much more tuned in to details. They may have a much better memory than their typical peers for all kind of critical details.

7. Autistic People Are Less Materialistic
Of course, this is not universally true – but in general, people with autism are far less concerned with outward appearance than their typical peers. As a result, they worry less about brand names, hairstyles and other expensive but unimportant externals than most people do.

8. Autistic People Play Fewer Head Games
Who was that woman, and why were you looking at her? I know I TOLD you I didn’t mind if you went out, but why did you believe me? Most autistic people don’t play games like these – and they assume that you won’t either. It’s a refreshing and wonderful change from the Peyton Place emotional roller coaster that mars too many typical relationships!

9. Autistic People Have Fewer Hidden Agendas
Most of the time, if a person on the autism spectrum tells you what he wants – he is telling you what he wants. No need to beat around the bush, second guess, and hope you’re reading between the lines!

10. People with Autism Open New Doors for Neurotypicals
For some of us neurotypicals, having an autistic person in our lives has had a profound positive impact on our perceptions, beliefs and expectations. For me, at least, being the mom of a son on the autism spectrum has released me from a lifetime of "should" – and offered me a new world of "is." (Unquote)

[KK6]

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[phtthp]

asking on behalf of a friend, who is considering enrol her child in Pathlight school.

Can any Pathlight parent (with kids studying inside from p1 to p6, or had already graduated) kindly share (Thank you) ?

- how many p1 classes, are there in Pathlight primary school ?

- how many pupils (per p1 class) ?
How many teachers per class, take turn look after these kids ?

- academic wise (from p1 to p6) :-

a)
for Mathematics :-
do Pathlight follow the same Maths curriculum, as in mainstream schools ?
Or do Pathlight skip teaching pupils certain Maths topics ?

example
do Pathlight skip / or still teach Maths modeling, and at which level ?

b)
for English :-
heard that Pathlight do not have show & tell.
True or false ?

Do the kids learn spelling ?

Then, at which level do the pupils -
start writing composition ?

c)
how does Pathlight school group the pupils together, to form a class to teach ?
is it by cognitive behavior / intelligence level ?

d)
any other useful info to share -
regarding academic training or social wise ?