All About Autism

[Snow24]

Hi Appleworm


Thank you for sharing.
My son is 5 years old next year.checked that Pat schoolhouse ratio is 1:9 and Brighton is ratio is 1:14 for kindergarten level.

Ideally ratio of 1:5-6 would be better.

His current childcare is 1:16 his teacher already have difficulties coping with him he tend to leave his classroom and not focusing. This whole year she just leave him wandering around doing what he likes and isolate him so that she can take care of the rest of his whole class.I think in the long run it does not help my son to remain in his current childcare as he did not learn anything there given that his teacher just left him alone.My son is independent and he can learn at his own pace but this is not in line with his current childcare which promote whole class progression as a group.

[Double E]

Snow24:

Hi Appleworm


Thank you for sharing.
My son is 5 years old next year.checked that Pat schoolhouse ratio is 1:9 and Brighton is ratio is 1:14 for kindergarten level.

Ideally ratio of 1:5-6 would be better.

His current childcare is 1:16 his teacher already have difficulties coping with him he tend to leave his classroom and not focusing. This whole year she just leave him wandering around doing what he likes and isolate him so that she can take care of the rest of his whole class.I think in the long run it does not help my son to remain in his current childcare as he did not learn anything there given that his teacher just left him alone.My son is independent and he can learn at his own pace but this is not in line with his current childcare which promote whole class progression as a group.

I actually don't think think there is any kindergarten or childcare that has such a low ratio of 1:5/6 especially in K1 or K2 level. If there is, is either the fees are very expensive or there is something abt the centre that is not right and no parents want to send their kids there. I think Pat's School house is your best bet at 1:9.

Either that, you may want to try other type of learning centre that is not Kindergarten or Childcare. Have u heard of Cognitive Learning at Fusionopolis? My son is there now taking Eng tuition, the student ration is very low and they follow MOE syllabus. My son is K1 this year and will be K2 next year. But I am suspending his cognitive learning lesson for first half of next year as I want to let him try Brainy Moves, a centre that focus on movement and exercising to train focus and concentration. I will put my son back to Cognitive in the 2nd half of next year to prepare him for P1.

[Double E]

Double E:

Snow24:

Hi Appleworm


Thank you for sharing.
My son is 5 years old next year.checked that Pat schoolhouse ratio is 1:9 and Brighton is ratio is 1:14 for kindergarten level.

Ideally ratio of 1:5-6 would be better.

His current childcare is 1:16 his teacher already have difficulties coping with him he tend to leave his classroom and not focusing. This whole year she just leave him wandering around doing what he likes and isolate him so that she can take care of the rest of his whole class.I think in the long run it does not help my son to remain in his current childcare as he did not learn anything there given that his teacher just left him alone.My son is independent and he can learn at his own pace but this is not in line with his current childcare which promote whole class progression as a group.

I actually don't think think there is any kindergarten or childcare that has such a low ratio of 1:5/6 especially in K1 or K2 level. If there is, is either the fees are very expensive or there is something abt the centre that is not right and no parents want to send their kids there. I think Pat's School house is your best bet at 1:9.

Either that, you may want to try other type of learning centre that is not Kindergarten or Childcare. Have u heard of Cognitive Learning at Fusionopolis? My son is there now taking Eng tuition, the student ration is very low and they follow MOE syllabus. My son is K1 this year and will be K2 next year. But I am suspending his cognitive learning lesson for first half of next year as I want to let him try Brainy Moves, a centre that focus on movement and exercising to train focus and concentration. I will put my son back to Cognitive in the 2nd half of next year to prepare him for P1.

Also to share more on cognitive. Their lesson is once a week for 2 hours and is $500 a mth. But of course you can have more lessons a week if you want, just have to pay more. What I like is apart from academic, they also teach the kids behaviour, how they should behave in class and give them verbal cues to help them along. They also provide transition assistance like providing a report for you to give to your kid's mainstream teacher and share tips with them on how to manage your kid in the mainstream environment. And I just learned that if your kid is due for IQ test soon, the teacher in Cognitive can do a IQ trial for your kid to prepare him for the real test, at no additional charge.

[Snow24]

Hi Double E


Can you share more on brainy moves? What’s the fee like? My son has issue with focusing and tend to lose interest quickly.

Cognitive learning offered what subject for academics ?

I tried to find kindergarten and childcare with low teacher to student ratio mostly are 1:10-15.

[Double E]

I hv not been to Brainy moves yet so can’t share much. But u can read from its website. Just google brainy moves. Dr Jia Jia, if u know who is also attending lesson there, he has dyslexia.


As for Cognitive, they teach Eng, maths and science. Each subject is charged separately.

[Couragemom]

Hi Snow24,


Which part of Singapore do u stay in? There are some private pre-schools that offers integrated programs for special needs child. For example, out of the 3hrs of class, the child may join in for 1hr then get pulled out for 1-to-1 coaching by Sped teacher. I heard of Zee House and St Gerald’s and Ichiban Nurtureland and Pre-school by the Park (Shelford road).There is another one at toa payoh and one at bishan. Can any mommy help provide the names of the centres?

I think you really need to change pre-school for your son because the current school is really not conducive for your son. Good luck in your search!

[Snow24]

Hi couragemom

Thanks for sharing on the schools it is certainly helpfu.l will check up on the few schools quoted.

[ImMeeMee]

Its that time of the year where we slow down a bit, catch our breath, and think about things.


What do you celebrate about your special one during the year, and what do you aspire for your special one for the coming year?

I celebrate that she has become more vocal, more expressive and more communicative, at times to the point of being funny and cheeky. I celebrate the opportunities that have been given to her to go on stage to perform and receive awards in school, and how they have built her confidence. I celebrate the fact that she has been healthy and generally happy throughout the year.

I aspire for her to be more effective and meaningful in her social interactions with her peers. I aspire to discover an area of her interest that I can build to prepare her into adulthood. And of course, being the kiasumum that I am, not shy to say that I aspire her to do better in her academics ... hahaha.

What's yours? Let's share.

[Snow24]

Hi


How do we help mild ASD child who always leave classroom without permission?

The child is not focusing in all classes and tend to leave the classroom.

[Double E]

Snow24:

Hi


How do we help mild ASD child who always leave classroom without permission?

The child is not focusing in all classes and tend to leave the classroom.

Snow24m,
how old is your child? if he can understand what u tell him, you can try doing social stories. Make up your own story and have it printed and read and show him. Eg, if need to leave the classroom for toilet, he has to raise up his hand to ask for permission. He can't leave classroom without permission, if so, what is the consequence? eg. Teacher will punish.