All About Autism

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@tyeogh

Thank you so much for sharing with me in detail!

Pathlight touched my heart in many ways and I can immediately feel the connections that DS3 will be very happy there.

I totally skipped the P1 MOE Registrations.
Convincing DH to allow me to make the school decision IS challenging as he would never think of SPED at all in the 1st place.

DS3 attended Pathlight internal screening assesment last month.
If all goes well, I should be expecting an offer letter by September (if accepted) …otherwise by October (if not accepted)

Be it Foundation or P1, I promised myself to be positive with whatever Pathlight offers -for the best interest of my child.

Tyeogh ,( Im aware you are a dad!) … and am very encouraged by your post especially on how involvements by both parents (aside Teachers) at home is crucial for our child’s progress.

I am still learning the ropes and hope that i am able to gear my DH in that direction just as much.
While I am already in the “managing” mode, DH is still in “pre-acceptance” mode, so to speak.

It is really not easy for me to have to shoulder it alone without DH support.

[tyeogh]

@3SERIES

Hey @3SERIES
Happy to hear you find my sharing useful.

1. When you are called for Pathlight Internal test, it is very likely you have already secured a spot. It is either going to be Foundation or P1. Pathlight manages everything very well. I have 3 other NT kids that attend NT schools. To me, Pathlight > all the other NT schools, in terms of school management. Pathlight would have considered every aspect very carefully, including the repercussions of inviting parents to test, only to reject them later.

2. Often parent scuttle between denial phase and acceptance phase. I think one is seldom comfortably settled into a sweet spot. I do think it is important that both parents are on board together battling on the same side than against each other.

At stake, is a child’s behavorial development. Work on it together, there is a good chance the child can improve vastly. Spend time battling each other or neglecting thorny issues, there is a good chance the child will retard instead. Perhaps you can devote some time to on-boarding your DH.

As I have written and emphasized, it is more important that there is some traction when classes are conducted. The child should at least learn something on a daily basis. 5%, 10%, 20% it is fine. The worst case scenario is the child picks up 0%. Because the parents just want to keep up with the Joneses and places the child in a NT environment hoping for the best - but the child is not able to focus and stares at the ceiling. The parent did his child a disservice. I am sure your DH will not want that.

I can understand it is also emotionally tiring for 1 parent to bear it along. This is what this thread is for I guess. Like minded parents who can understand the pain and challenges; and to support / encourage each other. Hang in there ya

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Hi @tyeogh

Sorry if I drop by a little late!

Yes, I can totally agree with you 110%!

I learnt in order for my child to get better/improve…consistency is the key.
And there can be no consistency without us working together.

The past few years was hard where I didnt even have to battle with DH…(because he think there was nothing wrong with DS3)
and I will just allow DH get carried away with his own thoughts…because I will find myself too exhausted trying to win each time.

These are mistakes I made because I had let DS3 became more confused with differences in parenting.And I had to put a stop on these.

So I started getting DH involved with his therapy sessions (and currently Social Class)- so we both could understand the right approaches and what/how/when to apply/not to apply.

I devote my time to explain to my older children(DS1 &DD2) as well.

I even read DS3’s Psyc report to DH…he shows no reaction.‍️
I will tell myself to be strong to keep going because my child needs someone who understand him.

Thank you Tyeogh for coming in with your replies and encouragements!

I will update u on Pathlight!

[tyeogh]

Hi all,
I have a autistic child. This forum has benefited me a lot in my journey. When my child was 2.5 y.o and after having discovered he has autism, I came here everyday searching for answers. I had a ton of questions. Why is he not speaking. When will he have speech. How to draw speech out of him. Which speech therapist should he go to etc. Now, my child is 15 y.o. and I am happy to report he is doing well in Pathlight. Autism has always had a special place in my heart. As the Pathlight principal once told us, if we the Autism community do not help ourselves, who will help us?

It is sad to see this site in disarray and unused. I have created a forum. I wish to build a community for Autism. A place where parents can go to seek support, get your questions answered, share your experiences or simply connect with fellow parents with an autistic child. If this is your interest, I invite you to join me build this community. Someone has helped me before. Lets go forward to help another parent.

My forum is at https://moestavern.sg/forums/all-about-autism.48/
Come join me build a discussion on Autism.

Note:
I am doing this for free. All at my own cost & expense. You do not need to pay anything. I am not asking for any donation. This is just an area I care for.

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