All About Autism

[Couragemom]

Hi there,


Both DS and me survived 1st day of his new pre-school! New school curriculum is much more structured in terms of play and the student is expected to sit down more too. My son is able to follow lesson with lots of modeling/prompting from me or teachers. Sigh… Really different from his playgroup where there are lots of free play time and circle time is just 30mins and there are a lot of hands-on activities.

But never mind, first day only. Hopefully my son can adapt and settle down. When we finished school, he said ‘don’t want go school, go exercise (he means OT)’. Sigh…

[Integer]

Just to share :


The close friend whose child has ASD just got his Project Work (PW) grade for A level. He managed an A! My friend was ecstatic as she put in q.a lot of effort to guide him all the way from selection of topic under the theme to oral presentation in front of panel of judges. She was esp worried for the presentation as her child still has problems with eye contact and speech.

[mashy]

Have received the MT exemption letter. It doesn't state the reason for exemption, merely that it has been approved. So don't have to worry that they will write the condition in which it was approved. if next time asked during interview, this paper also won't become a problem.

[bb_ mom]

mashy:

Have received the MT exemption letter. It doesn't state the reason for exemption, merely that it has been approved. So don't have to worry that they will write the condition in which it was approved. if next time asked during interview, this paper also won't become a problem.

At most interviewers may notice O Level & A Level cert doesn't have MT. I was equally happy that the approval letter didn't state reason for exemption. Otherwise, DS would know & use this as a reason why he can't study the other subjects.

[Double E]

mashy:

Have received the MT exemption letter. It doesn't state the reason for exemption, merely that it has been approved. So don't have to worry that they will write the condition in which it was approved. if next time asked during interview, this paper also won't become a problem.

Hi Mashy, will your son still be able to attend MT lessons even though he is exempted from the tests and exams?

[mashy]

Double E:

mashy:

Have received the MT exemption letter. It doesn't state the reason for exemption, merely that it has been approved. So don't have to worry that they will write the condition in which it was approved. if next time asked during interview, this paper also won't become a problem.

Hi Mashy, will your son still be able to attend MT lessons even though he is exempted from the tests and exams?

Yes. And he still takes part in their outings or special activities.

[Couragemom]

Hi Mashy,


Thanks for sharing! With the exemption letter in hand, it really takes the pressure off the child and the parents!

[sharonkhoo]

Double E:

mashy:

Have received the MT exemption letter. It doesn't state the reason for exemption, merely that it has been approved. So don't have to worry that they will write the condition in which it was approved. if next time asked during interview, this paper also won't become a problem.

Hi Mashy, will your son still be able to attend MT lessons even though he is exempted from the tests and exams?

Schools have different ways of dealing with exempted kids. Some will be allowed to go to the library, or work quietly at something else during the class. Some will be allowed to sit in on the class. Those who are more motivated can participate, do as much of the class- and homework as they are able, and even take the internal tests and exams if they are willing.

[Double E]

mashy:

Double E:

[quote=\"mashy\"]Have received the MT exemption letter. It doesn't state the reason for exemption, merely that it has been approved. So don't have to worry that they will write the condition in which it was approved. if next time asked during interview, this paper also won't become a problem.

Hi Mashy, will your son still be able to attend MT lessons even though he is exempted from the tests and exams?

Yes. And he still takes part in their outings or special activities.[/quote]Thanks! That's good to know. At least our kids can still learn the language in a less stressful manner.

[bb_ mom]

Double E:

mashy:

[quote=\"Double E\"]Hi Mashy, will your son still be able to attend MT lessons even though he is exempted from the tests and exams?

Yes. And he still takes part in their outings or special activities.

Thanks! That's good to know. At least our kids can still learn the language in a less stressful manner.[/quote]DS still happily collecting \"money\" for questions answered correctly. And Double E's correct. Once the pressure is removed, DS is happier to speak Chinese with us. Even does it voluntarily! And doesn't mind doing Chinese writing either. If only MOE would make take away the pressure, I'm sure our kids wouldn't be struggling so much with the language.