All About Autism
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You mean this?
Support for Students with Mild Special Needs in Mainstream Schools
13Beyond the SPED schools, it is also important to ensure that children with mild special needs in mainstream schools continue to be well supported. To this end, MOE deploys Allied Educators (Learning and Behavioural Support) [AED (LBS)] in mainstream schools and trains a proportion of mainstream school teachers in special needs.
14By July 2010, all primary schools and 31 designated secondary schools will receive at least one trained AED (LBS), thereby meeting the 2010 target of 236 AEDs (LBS). MOE targets to recruit more AED (LBS) to meet longer term needs.
15MOE is also on track to achieve its target of having around 10 percent of the teaching staff in all primary and secondary schools trained in special needs. MOE targets to train an additional 10 percent of secondary teachers, including JC/CI teachers, by 2012 to support the diverse learning needs of students with special needs and provide them with interventions related to academic learning.
16MOE will continue to review and enhance support for students with mild special needs in the mainstream schools. -
In my opinion, if they are the same as the current SNO, having one of two of these helps when students act up, and the SNO ‘come to the rescue’. However, there are cases I have encountered when the SNO’s advice is overridden by the teachers’ and principals’ opinions.
After all, how much can ONE of such resource get to know that 20 or 30 or even 50 special needs children?
My opinion is that ALL school teachers should be given exposure to mild specials needs requirements so that they are less opinionated and more open to changing their ways of handling matters. Also, there should be programs to educate students on how to interact and work with special needs children.
Remember, some of these kids are twice exceptional, and there are examples of such folks who will become geniuses. They are worth investing in. without autism, there won’t be some of the greatest inventions in the world. -
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Dear all
Just in case you are interested to read this...this was published by MOH recently.
This is the link
http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/publications.aspx?id=24048 -
On what basis will the mainstream primary school reject kids with Autism?
DS2 (4yrs old) seems to have mild Autism (his teacher has also acknowledge this, and thankfully is taking steps to help rectify). My 1st appointment with the specialist is not till July.
He does not like to socialise, enjoys routine stuff, can be bad temper when things don’t go his way, and does not know how to talk well (will repeat the question you asked him). Instuctions wise, sometimes he understands, and there are times he doesn’t seem to, though he can do some work by himself, and memorise those short stories we read to him.
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snoorks:
Hi, I don't really know much, but I do know it depends on how well your kid can integrate into a main stream, and also depends on whether he is able to cope. His IQ level, and also his behavioural patterns. Too many factors. Ultimately, these few years before he starts school is really important. You need to get him as prepared as possible if you would like him to go to a mainstream school.On what basis will the mainstream primary school reject kids with Autism?
DS2 (4yrs old) seems to have mild Autism (his teacher has also acknowledge this, and thankfully is taking steps to help rectify). My 1st appointment with the specialist is not till July.
He does not like to socialise, enjoys routine stuff, can be bad temper when things don't go his way, and does not know how to talk well (will repeat the question you asked him). Instuctions wise, sometimes he understands, and there are times he doesn't seem to, though he can do some work by himself, and memorise those short stories we read to him.
Kinda worry.
Having said that, some of my friends prefer to put their kids in special schools as they attend to the child's needs better. Not every child who has special needs can qualify, and there's also a long waiting queue to get into special schools. So see what works for you and the child the best. There's also a third option, which is international schools. Of course, that would work if you have a good budget.
Again, I'm no expert, but these are the options I weighed. My son was diagnosed with Asperger, and now in the GEP.
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Does anybody know which school's uniform is this boy wearing ?
http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sgseen/ugly_commuters/380444/mother_and_son_take_up_space_in_crowded_mrt_train.html
[quote] trivalmatters said on 26 May, 2010 Report as offensive
I know this boy.. At birth he is already disabled. I dun knw what medical condition but his leg muscles too weak to walk or stand. Give him a break la.. Parents try so hard to raise him still kena shoot by stomper.. Haiz.. You owe him/them an apology[/quote]I think it is quite unfair to have his picture posted up on STOMP with the sub-title \"Ugly Commuters\". I would like to try to contact they (perhaps via the school) to ask STOMP to take down the picture. -
It’s sad that so many Singaporeans pass judgement so quickly. It’s quite clear the boy must have been uncomfortable with the crowd or unwell physically hence the mother had to hold him.
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Hello, I am looking for recommendations for clinical diagnosis of autism for my girl of 3 yo.
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You mean diagnsis by a psychologist ? 3 year old normally go KKH or NUH.
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