All About Autism

[san20sg]

Hi S050,


My boy does face the same issues as you. He is also diagnosed with speech delay at 2.5yr and selective mutism at 3 and just confirmed with mild autism today sighs.We went through ST and OT and psychology sessions at KKH. He is 7 and has much improved now. He is shy and does communicate with others, and has eye contact. I sent him to DAS because suspected him of dyslexia but his dyslexia test shows negative. And after he turned 6.5, he can read quite well after attending 1 yr of DAS preschool programme.

Anyone who has children with diagnosed mild autism, please help to connect me to whatever resources you may have. Thank you very much.

[tyeogh]

Hi So50,

I withdrew my boy from EIPIC. But that was years ago, and for the life of me, I cannot remember the exact circumstances leading to that decision unless I trawl through a few hundred pages of this thread. I am guessing it was because he completed EIPIC and his EIPIC teachers recommended an end; I wouldn’t have done it otherwise. Then, I replaced the time spent at EIPIC with mainstream enrichment subjects Abacus and I Can Read, in preparation for mainstream school. Sorry, do not know anything about School Readiness tests.

[tyeogh]

Hey Everyone,

I thought of setting up a WeChat group for Autism. To discuss things, share info and support each other. Or just cry

Leave your WeChat ID here and I will add you to the group. Or PM me. :rahrah:

(I think someone tried to set up a what'sapp group chat. Not sure if it is a good idea to reveal personal hp number in a forum or to strangers)

[Crossroads]

swortionery:

Glad to hear your boy's made good progress! Kids on the spectrum have different degrees of the typical traits of ASD. I would say the best gauge would be a couple of years from now when your boy's maturing, to see how he copes with situations of different stress levels. Echolalia, stimming, etc, while common, may not apply to everyone who's on the spectrum. I've had clients before who were diagnosed with ASD, but seemed almost neurotypical (until I noticed a couple of giveaways). I've had students with ASD who simply couldn't make eye contact for more than 3 seconds, but could get humour, figurative language, etc. I've also had students who could maintain eye contact, but who had difficulty verbalising or expressing their thoughts in a conventional manner.


At the end of the day though, it shouldn't really matter what the label is. I still believe it is important, at least for the purpose of better understanding the child's needs, but post-intervention, when the child understands how to adhere to expectations, then the label doesn't really matter anymore. In fact, there's a cliche in my line of work that most neurotypical people, to some degree, have experienced traits from a learning difficulty at least once in their lives. Hard to ascertain its veracity, but it does make a point about how differently our minds work, even those under a label.

Hi Swortionery,
Thanks for the insights! Helps clarify a lot.
Thanks!

[Crossroads]

chickamums:

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Hi Chickamums,
Thanks for the information. we are now considering this. Given that KKH is running this gives some minute hope.

[Crossroads]

Dear all,

Has anyone any experiences with Singapore Brain Development Center? I am interested with their Sensory Integration sessions coupled with music therapy.

[tyeogh]

Hi everyone,

There are a few responses. So I have set up a WeChat group for Autism. To discuss things, share info and support each other. Or just cry.

Do leave your WeChat ID here or PM me. I will add you to the Autism Support group. Hope more parents will join!

:thankyou:

[Crossroads]

Thanks tyeogh for adding me. The experiences help.

tyeogh:

Hi everyone,
There are a few responses. So I have set up a WeChat group for Autism. To discuss things, share info and support each other. Or just cry.

Do leave your WeChat ID here or PM me. I will add you to the Autism Support group. Hope more parents will join!

:thankyou:

[zac's mum]

Open House dates for SPED schools in SG:


https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/open-house-dates-of-special-education-%28sped%29-schools-2019

Not sure if this is useful for you but if you have any questions for the teachers or wish to tour the facilities, this is a good opportunity.

You may need to copy and paste the link. Sorry dunno why cannot click.

[Meowmeowling]

Hi, may I get some feedback regarding joining enrichment classes? My son has autism (I can’t tell if he is under the mild or moderate category). His main challenge is communication and can’t sit still. But I do want to try stuff like arts and craft, music, sports etc. But frankly after all the ST/OT really no budget to go for special needs programs. Mainsteam lessons are more affordable for my family and hence would like to understand the feedback from other parents. Thanks.