All About Autism

[Couragemom]

Hi James Tan,


Don’t despair! It may be hard to believe me now but our special darling will get better with timely intervention over time. Your son hasn’t been diagnosed yet so he may or may not be autistic. When you see the development PD at the hospital, the doctor will assess your son and guide you on the next step (the most common therapies offered will be Speech therapy (ST), Occupational therapy (OT) and eipic (early intervention program).

Take one step at a time. See what the doctor has to say about your son then based on the diagnosis decide on suitable intervention for your son. Take care and stay positive!

[jamestan221]

Thanks Couragemom just hope things not too bad. I really wish to know more. Hope parents here can share more about it. Thank you

[Couragemom]

Hi James,


What do you want to know more about? The symptoms of our child (it differs from child to child), the therapies we used? It depends on your financial ability but these are as follow:
1. ABA
2. OT
3. ST
4. Eipic
5. Social class
6. Neurofeedback
7. Dietary changes to lifestyle

Most of the parents here use the following standard for our special ones - govt eipic + mainstream pre-school + govt & private OT and ST . Results vary as it depends on the severity of their condition but the overall consensus is that our darlings do get better over time WITH intervention (either with outside therapists or DIY with parents at home).

You can also read thru the 400+ pages of history on this thread, it contained very useful information of newbies.

[jamestan221]

Thank you couragemom

[jme]

Thanks, belachanbabe




Tyeogh

My boy is in dandelion. 2 teachers to 7 kids. Not much homework leh… Some days no homework at all. Very free after school
May I know how much u paying for school bus. I was quoted $290 for one way trip home. So ex. Decided to take public bus instead

[Sunflow08]

Hi,


How do u all train ur kids to buy food by himself and follow the teachers in class and not wander around? Im sending my child to mainstream next year, quite worried he can sit still bcos he is hyperactive. And also worry he cant buy his food without someone supervising him. And also scare of bullies. He gets bullied by kids younger than him. Really worry he cant adapt mainstream although he belongs to mild ASD.

Aprreciate ur advices!

[tyeogh]

Hi jme,

How come you don’t have the 19 pages Maths homework? Does your boy need to write a weekly English journal?

Wow. $290 one way is expensive. I am paying $240 for 2 ways. Guess I shouldn’t complain?? But the timing sucks lah. The bus comes at 6am! So he has to get up at 5.30am, which is very early. For the last weeks, he every morning face black black…

[phtthp]

tyeogh:

Hi jme,

...
Wow. $290 one way is expensive. I am paying $240 for 2 ways. Guess I shouldn't complain?? But the timing sucks lah. The bus comes at 6am! So he has to get up at 5.30am, which is very early. For the last weeks, he every morning face black black.....

on top of paying school bus fees $240 (which is already very ex), how much do you pay for school fees, per month (Pathlight) ? do they offer subsidy, to parents ?

[jme]

tyeogh:

Hi jme,

How come you don't have the 19 pages Maths homework? Does your boy need to write a weekly English journal?

Wow. $290 one way is expensive. I am paying $240 for 2 ways. Guess I shouldn't complain?? But the timing sucks lah. The bus comes at 6am! So he has to get up at 5.30am, which is very early. For the last weeks, he every morning face black black.....

Max max only 3 pages n happened only once or twice. Really very senang. Got English journal but my boy is still not independent ... I need to guide..

If I have to wake up at 530am every morning, my face will also black black
But seriously..6yo kid taking school bus at 6am is very siong la

[tyeogh]

phtthp:

on top of paying school bus fees $240 (which is already very ex), how much do you pay for school fees, per month (Pathlight) ? do they offer subsidy, to parents ?

$370 a month. Yes, there is Means Testing for both school fees and transport. I dunno how much subsidy bec I don't qualify for any. Damn sianz....I always don't get anything. Middle class is sg very miserable.

The principal said no deserving child will be deprived bec of money. But she also hint she will call us (read as kick us out) if parents don't cooperate so i have to kwai kwai check his homework file everyday.....