All About Autism
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Dear parents,
My son was born in Oct 2012 and he is currently attending EIP and childcare. He is supposed to be in primary 1 this year. But I deferred for 1 year and he is currently repeating K2. He holds long term visit pass.
But our citizenship application has just been approved . So I am a bit lost what to do next for his schooling. Could you please give me any suggestion, procedure, direction?
I also have the following questions.
1) Shall I bring him to see the doctor at CDU (Jurong) again? He has seen a doctor in CDU (Jurong) from 2014-2016. After that we did not follow up. If yes, we need to go to polyclinic first to get subsidy?
2) For the diagnostic test for SPED school application form, how long does it need to wait to take the test at government hospital and how much? Any recommended private centre to do the test and how much?
Thanks in advance. -
Meowmeowling\" post_id=\"1900324\" time=\"1551343653\" user_id=\"119447:
Hi, I do know that children on the spectrum do benefit greatly from music and movement enrichment classes, especially if they are non-verbal or have speech delays. For instance, one of the students I'm currently working with was non-verbal up to 4 years old and the parents didn't know how to teach him, or if he was even absorbing any of the information they were saying. We are currently in our 9th month of lessons and he's able to sound out some words and hum tunes in response to questions we ask.
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.
Children with less severe autism are also able to pick up the piano if they show an interest, much like regular kids. Don't hesitate to explore enrichment classes for your child and always speak with the educator first to see if he/she is able to handle an autistic child. You may find some experienced teachers out there who will be able to teach according to your son's learning style! -
Crossroads\" post_id=\"1893666\" time=\"1547019719\" user_id=\"174779:
Hi CR, thanks for sharing your story. Our boy is having many things in common with yours and we also suspect he is having ASD. He is 2 years old and has very little eye contact, rarely looks at our eyes while we are talking to him, or responds to his name. He is able to say a number of letters of the alphabet, say several words of objects but has not been able to initiate calling or pointing things by himself. His gross and fine motor skills seem fine.
Dear Parents,
I am father of a 4 year boy who was assessed by KKH a year ago. The developmental paediatric doc there suggested he has ASD. he was exactly 3yrs 4 months at the time. When he was between 2 and 3 years old, we did notice odd signs but made the mistake of assuming those were normal delays - until we saw a doc who noticed some key behavioural issues. What we noticed were issues like: not answering to his name, keeping to himself, not responding to requests. At KKH at age 3.4 yrs, many other aspects were observed like very less eye contact, 1-2 word speech only, not understanding verbal cues, lining up cars, not being able to jump, not expressing himslef at all, not poinitng.
Fast fwd to now at 3 yr 11months, after interventions of 6 days a week (social,behavioral and kiddie gym), my son is able to talk 5-8 word sentences, responds 7-8/10 times to his name or to requests, expresses almost all his needs well, enjoys playing with peers/friends downstairs but does limit fully interacting with peers, has 70-80% eye contact, happy and cheerful most of the time (as always), comments while we read books, rarely lines up cars. At school however, his teacher mentions that he barely talks to peers- only sometimes. But he does respond to her questions and instructions. And is on par academically (its just Nursery1 though).
With his progress in 7months of intervention, we are now wondering if it's truly ASD. Could anyone share their experiences if you have had improvements at similar pace? i would still continue with interventions no matter what, as we are still searching for ways to being him on par with NTs, but would like to hear your experiences.
Also, we have seen him improve in spurts every 2.5-3 months. In his last spurt when there were no interventions (due to 1.5 month holidays from mid Nov) was when we saw his best spurt where we saw him speak more and more and express more.
A long one sorry, hope to hear from you. Thanks for reading.
We have just started early intervention for him. It is a private intervention center and all are home-based 2-hour lessons.
I am just wondering if any special behavioral test/assessment was done to suggest or diagnose him having ASD? And may I know if your boy's intervention sessions (6 days a week) are all at KKH? Thanks -
yanoby\" post_id=\"1905386\" time=\"1554630482\" user_id=\"48066:
Hi, will you be able to share what do you do at the home base therapy? I'm try to find more info on how to help my child at home on my own. My son is 20 months old. We just went to kkh for assessment and was suspected for autism. We are on waiting list to attend the parents speech workshop (currently no slot), after then we can make appointment for speech therapy at kkh. I'm afraid time is wasted for long appointment waiting time, so trying to find more info on how to help.him at home on my own. Thanks...
Hi CR, thanks for sharing your story. Our boy is having many things in common with yours and we also suspect he is having ASD. He is 2 years old and has very little eye contact, rarely looks at our eyes while we are talking to him, or responds to his name. He is able to say a number of letters of the alphabet, say several words of objects but has not been able to initiate calling or pointing things by himself. His gross and fine motor skills seem fine.Crossroads\" post_id=\"1893666\" time=\"1547019719\" user_id=\"174779:
Dear Parents,
I am father of a 4 year boy who was assessed by KKH a year ago. The developmental paediatric doc there suggested he has ASD. he was exactly 3yrs 4 months at the time. When he was between 2 and 3 years old, we did notice odd signs but made the mistake of assuming those were normal delays - until we saw a doc who noticed some key behavioural issues. What we noticed were issues like: not answering to his name, keeping to himself, not responding to requests. At KKH at age 3.4 yrs, many other aspects were observed like very less eye contact, 1-2 word speech only, not understanding verbal cues, lining up cars, not being able to jump, not expressing himslef at all, not poinitng.
Fast fwd to now at 3 yr 11months, after interventions of 6 days a week (social,behavioral and kiddie gym), my son is able to talk 5-8 word sentences, responds 7-8/10 times to his name or to requests, expresses almost all his needs well, enjoys playing with peers/friends downstairs but does limit fully interacting with peers, has 70-80% eye contact, happy and cheerful most of the time (as always), comments while we read books, rarely lines up cars. At school however, his teacher mentions that he barely talks to peers- only sometimes. But he does respond to her questions and instructions. And is on par academically (its just Nursery1 though).
With his progress in 7months of intervention, we are now wondering if it's truly ASD. Could anyone share their experiences if you have had improvements at similar pace? i would still continue with interventions no matter what, as we are still searching for ways to being him on par with NTs, but would like to hear your experiences.
Also, we have seen him improve in spurts every 2.5-3 months. In his last spurt when there were no interventions (due to 1.5 month holidays from mid Nov) was when we saw his best spurt where we saw him speak more and more and express more.
A long one sorry, hope to hear from you. Thanks for reading.
We have just started early intervention for him. It is a private intervention center and all are home-based 2-hour lessons.
I am just wondering if any special behavioral test/assessment was done to suggest or diagnose him having ASD? And may I know if your boy's intervention sessions (6 days a week) are all at KKH? Thanks -
Simply00123\" post_id=\"1908365\" time=\"1556617131\" user_id=\"153995:
What exactly caused the suspicion that he may be ASD? From that, just engage him in activities and interaction through the day to enhance those areas. Talk to him, encourage back and forth actions, encourage him to point to attract your attention. For sensitivities, build up slowly to try to desensitise him gradually. If there are other issues, just play games or do activities to build up those skills.
Hi, will you be able to share what do you do at the home base therapy? I'm try to find more info on how to help my child at home on my own. My son is 20 months old. We just went to kkh for assessment and was suspected for autism. We are on waiting list to attend the parents speech workshop (currently no slot), after then we can make appointment for speech therapy at kkh. I'm afraid time is wasted for long appointment waiting time, so trying to find more info on how to help.him at home on my own. Thanks... -
slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1908388\" time=\"1556666093\" user_id=\"28674:
Hi slmkoo,
What exactly caused the suspicion that he may be ASD? From that, just engage him in activities and interaction through the day to enhance those areas. Talk to him, encourage back and forth actions, encourage him to point to attract your attention. For sensitivities, build up slowly to try to desensitise him gradually. If there are other issues, just play games or do activities to build up those skills.Simply00123\" post_id=\"1908365\" time=\"1556617131\" user_id=\"153995:
Hi, will you be able to share what do you do at the home base therapy? I'm try to find more info on how to help my child at home on my own. My son is 20 months old. We just went to kkh for assessment and was
He couldn't talk yet, little interaction and lack of eye contact was observed during the assessment. Other traits we observed at home like arm flapping, spinning in circle, tiptoeing, couldn't point to what he wants, no response to name etc.
For tiptoeing, recently I started epsom soak bath and noticed the tip toe is reducing.
Few days ago he can count from 1 to 10. He can also sing ABC song and even recognise and say out A B C and O letter. But he still cant call us papa mama despite teaching him everyday, I couldn't understand why is it so. Is it because he is not interested in people? Is there any way I can do to help him to talk? -
Hi Simply00123,
You can attend private speech therapy while waiting for the the appointments and assessment etc. You can sit in during the therapy session and from there you can learn how to teach him/interact with him at home. -
Simply00123\" post_id=\"1908520\" time=\"1556767791\" user_id=\"153995:
Some kids just take longer to talk. He's not even 2 yet! Some kids are just stubborn - the more you try to force, the less they will comply. Just keep talking to him - that's the best way to let him learn.
Hi slmkoo,
He couldn't talk yet, little interaction and lack of eye contact was observed during the assessment. Other traits we observed at home like arm flapping, spinning in circle, tiptoeing, couldn't point to what he wants, no response to name etc.
For tiptoeing, recently I started epsom soak bath and noticed the tip toe is reducing.
Few days ago he can count from 1 to 10. He can also sing ABC song and even recognise and say out A B C and O letter. But he still cant call us papa mama despite teaching him everyday, I couldn't understand why is it so. Is it because he is not interested in people? Is there any way I can do to help him to talk?
There is no \"cure\", just patient engagement (which is therapy). -
Simply00123\" post_id=\"1908520\" time=\"1556767791\" user_id=\"153995:
Hi slmkoo,
What exactly caused the suspicion that he may be ASD? From that, just engage him in activities and interaction through the day to enhance those areas. Talk to him, encourage back and forth actions, encourage him to point to attract your attention. For sensitivities, build up slowly to try to desensitise him gradually. If there are other issues, just play games or do activities to build up those skills.slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1908388\" time=\"1556666093\" user_id=\"28674:
[quote=Simply00123 post_id=1908365 time=1556617131 user_id=153995]Hi, will you be able to share what do you do at the home base therapy? I'm try to find more info on how to help my child at home on my own. My son is 20 months old. We just went to kkh for assessment and was
He couldn't talk yet, little interaction and lack of eye contact was observed during the assessment. Other traits we observed at home like arm flapping, spinning in circle, tiptoeing, couldn't point to what he wants, no response to name etc.
For tiptoeing, recently I started epsom soak bath and noticed the tip toe is reducing.
Few days ago he can count from 1 to 10. He can also sing ABC song and even recognise and say out A B C and O letter. But he still cant call us papa mama despite teaching him everyday, I couldn't understand why is it so. Is it because he is not interested in people? Is there any way I can do to help him to talk?[/quote]Yes quite possibly. What is he strongly interested in? Eg trains, dinosaurs, Legos? Use those favourite toys to teach names and pointing, you might get a better response. -
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Some kids just take longer to talk. He’s not even 2 yet! Some kids are just stubborn - the more you try to force, the less they will comply. Just keep talking to him - that’s the best way to let him learn.
There is no "cure", just patient engagement (which is therapy).
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You are right. I need more patience. Yesterday when we were taking the lift he counted 1 to 10 while looking at the lift level screen. Just feel puzzled why he can’t address us or repeat after us but he can sing ABC and count, which don’t seems like the usual sequence to me.
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Yes quite possibly. What is he strongly interested in? Eg trains, dinosaurs, Legos? Use those favourite toys to teach names and pointing, you might get a better response.
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So far he hasn’t had any toys he likes or any interests. Usually toys he played for awhile and lost interest, attention span is quite short. Maybe he is still young, will need to monitor more.
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