All About Autism

[botakgundul]

Double E:

botakgundul & Tyeogh
I am ok for an outdoor meet up. How about next Sat? 16 Nov? Have u tried West Coast? Less crowded and they have a very nice big playground. Evening will be better as not so hot. We can have dinner at McDonalds after that if you all want.

Double E,

I can't. Please go ahead with Tyeogh. We are only available after 2nd week of Dec. So sorry...

[botakgundul]

tyeogh:

botakgundul:

For St. Andrew, it's not our favour due to long waiting list.

DS1 is going into St. Andrews P1 in Jan. I am an old boy there too. If there is anything I can help, let me know.

I'm glad that your son will be going to St. Andrew. You made the right decision.

Thanks a lot! Really appreciate it. Once we decided to move our son to Pathlight, we won't be moving him around anymore. Our next milestone will be preparing my son to the mainstream secondary school.

[einnoc]

Ever since DS has been diagnosed with autism, i started him on 1 occupational and speech theraphy session per wk for the past 3 mths. Though the therapists have gd feedback and said he is improving. But i don't seem to see much difference @home. I heard that some GFCF diet works for some autistic children. Anyone has try b4? While searching for Gluten free & wheat free soya sauce, i found an article on R1H2 virus and Nano Engery Booster Patch theraphyhttp://http://www.natures-glory.com/sub_NEB_details.asp?ProductSID=5540&CatSID=157 . Any parents that have already started your child on this? Any feedback?

[Double E]

tyeogh:

botakgundul:

For St. Andrew, it's not our favour due to long waiting list.

DS1 is going into St. Andrews P1 in Jan. I am an old boy there too. If there is anything I can help, let me know.

Tyeogh
If I stay more than 2km away from St. Andrew, what do you think is the chance if I register my boy in Phase 2C? does the Singapore given first priority help?

[botakgundul]

Double E:

Tyeogh
If I stay more than 2km away from St. Andrew, what do you think is the chance if I register my boy in Phase 2C? does the Singapore given first priority help?

Double E,

You may refer to the link here for the ballotting history:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/toa-payoh

Based on 2013 statistics for St. Andrew:
- Phase 2B: ballotting happens for SC (Singapore Citizen) for >2 km
- Phase 2C: ballotting happens for SC for 1-2 km

Hope the above info answers your question.

[nugget]

einnoc:

Ever since DS has been diagnosed with autism, i started him on 1 occupational and speech theraphy session per wk for the past 3 mths. Though the therapists have gd feedback and said he is improving. But i don't seem to see much difference @home. I heard that some GFCF diet works for some autistic children. Anyone has try b4? While searching for Gluten free & wheat free soya sauce, i found an article on R1H2 virus and Nano Engery Booster Patch theraphyhttp://http://www.natures-glory.com/sub_NEB_details.asp?ProductSID=5540&CatSID=157 . Any parents that have already started your child on this? Any feedback?

Einnoc,

I have tried to attempt GFCF diet before but it was really very expensive to maintain and I felt so guilty to deprive him of things he love while his siblings are taking them. Breads, Pastries, cakes, Pasta and especially Milk. He loves to drink milk.

In the end, I used all these as a reward to motivate him instead.

[Tamama]

tyeogh:

I am considering a pet to aid my DS connect socially. Perhaps he can relate to animals as a baby step. Read some articles on how pets help autistic children. Medically unsubstantiated though, as far as I know. Any one with any experience in this area?


Ps: no, I am not getting a pet bec of him only. My other kids want one too. I am prepared to \"goalkeeper\" the pet if my kids lose interest. Considering a netherland dwarf rabbit.

Hi there,
I am very quiet all along but periodically I check back this forum. My boy is now 6. He is autistic, his diagnosis will be out soon...
Since few years ago we noticed my boy was different. Then we went thro similar stages as all of you have experienced. When my boy was four years old, we adopted a dog. I personally am an animal lover. And my older girl loves animal as well. So when the chance came up, we adopted.
Our beloved pet is a golden retriever. She is a darling to everyone. She was four years old when we adopted her. My girl loves her, I love her, and my boy loves her.
As day goes by, we noticed our dog is not just a dog. She is one of my boy's therapist. When I taught my boy how to react with animal nicely, my pet opened up lots if chances for him to learn. Their interaction increases everyday. The learning is never ending, and so much fun. My dog is my awesome partner to guide and teach my boy (and my girl as well). Even the ABA centre is using my dog as a topic to teach my boy pragmatic. He also learns to take care of others, to observe others feelings, which is uneasy for a lot of autistic kids.
So for me, I will say it is fantastic to have a pet. I never thought that she is hugely beneficial to my family. She is my kids' teacher indeed. She also is my psychotherapist. When I have down time as a mom, she is always by my side and offering her big golden furry body for hugging. Did you hear this before? When everything fails, hug a dog! So true!
Two years since we kept her now, the love between us is still deepening. We are inseparable now.
So if you ask me if a pet is good for our special kids? I definitely give a positive answer. Only thing is, it is a long term commitment to take care of a pet. They may only live for ten years. They aged. They weakened. Illness may invade. At the golden age of our pets, we must be there for them. Because to us, they are just dogs, but to them, we are their world, their everything. :please:

[tyeogh]

Tamama:

tyeogh:

I am considering a pet to aid my DS connect socially. Perhaps he can relate to animals as a baby step. Read some articles on how pets help autistic children. Medically unsubstantiated though, as far as I know. Any one with any experience in this area?


Ps: no, I am not getting a pet bec of him only. My other kids want one too. I am prepared to \"goalkeeper\" the pet if my kids lose interest. Considering a netherland dwarf rabbit.

Hi there,
I am very quiet all along but periodically I check back this forum. My boy is now 6. He is autistic, his diagnosis will be out soon...
Since few years ago we noticed my boy was different. Then we went thro similar stages as all of you have experienced. When my boy was four years old, we adopted a dog. I personally am an animal lover. And my older girl loves animal as well. So when the chance came up, we adopted.
Our beloved pet is a golden retriever. She is a darling to everyone. She was four years old when we adopted her. My girl loves her, I love her, and my boy loves her.
As day goes by, we noticed our dog is not just a dog. She is one of my boy's therapist. When I taught my boy how to react with animal nicely, my pet opened up lots if chances for him to learn. Their interaction increases everyday. The learning is never ending, and so much fun. My dog is my awesome partner to guide and teach my boy (and my girl as well). Even the ABA centre is using my dog as a topic to teach my boy pragmatic. He also learns to take care of others, to observe others feelings, which is uneasy for a lot of autistic kids.
So for me, I will say it is fantastic to have a pet. I never thought that she is hugely beneficial to my family. She is my kids' teacher indeed. She also is my psychotherapist. When I have down time as a mom, she is always by my side and offering her big golden furry body for hugging. Did you hear this before? When everything fails, hug a dog! So true!
Two years since we kept her now, the love between us is still deepening. We are inseparable now.
So if you ask me if a pet is good for our special kids? I definitely give a positive answer. Only thing is, it is a long term commitment to take care of a pet. They may only live for ten years. They aged. They weakened. Illness may invade. At the golden age of our pets, we must be there for them. Because to us, they are just dogs, but to them, we are their world, their everything. :please:

:goodpost: thanks!!

[tyeogh]

What a weekend!! I have a good report.


On my usual Friday date night, DW told me DS mainstream form teacher spoke to her.

DW has been avoiding this form teacher. Some 6 months back, this form teacher called for a formal meeting with DW to ask us to consider placing DS in another kindy. Said she can't handle DS. DW ignored her. We figured since we already paid, we will just continue whether the form teacher likes it or not. So the form teacher kept up with her complaints about DS. Calls DS \"fan dui tang\" (opposition party) for refusing to cooperate and/or tantrums. Dropped him from year end concert. She also recommended DS repeat Nursery level and that \"she was letting us know early so that we can book the slot\". We accepted her recommendation. It was better than being kicked out.

So this SAME form teacher finally caught up with DW a few days ago. Not to complain but to congratulate DW! Said DS improved dramatically recently. Said DS is now both cooperative and responsive. This SAME form teacher now says \"at the rate he is improving, you may want to switch him back to K1 next year, not repeat Nursery\". As if to re-confirm, her assistant teacher also agreed with her findings.

I almost fell off my chair. Haven't slept in 2 nights since. Euphoric.

The same teacher who downgraded my son 6 months ago is changing her stance. How does one sleep?!

Fellow warriors here. Keep pressing on!!

If you are offended by religion, kindly ignore the below. Thank you

(Believers, keep saying Mark 11:23 over your child!)

[helplessmum3]

http://www.whydontyoutrythis.com/2013/08/courts-quietly-confirm-mmr-vaccine-causes-autism.html?m=1


Courts quietly confirm MMR Vaccine causes Autism