All About Autism

[hope05]

Hi there


My DS is attending P1 next year and i am trying to find out more information abt AED in mainstream school.

i am planning to enroll my DS in Red Swastika School cos DH is in the alumni.

At the same time, i am looking ard for other schools with great support for AED kids.

Appreciate any advise out there.

Thks & rgds,

[trijoy]

hmm... it is inspiring that some of kids here can attend mainstream, wonder whether my son will have the chance to go mainstream........


Kellyyang,

is your kid attending having any interventions ? really want to know what else more I can do to help my son been feeling that I am not doing enough for a sahm......

[schweppes]

kellyang:

Hi there


My DS is attending P1 next year and i am trying to find out more information abt AED in mainstream school.

i am planning to enroll my DS in Red Swastika School cos DH is in the alumni.

At the same time, i am looking ard for other schools with great support for AED kids.

Appreciate any advise out there.

Thks & rgds,

Have PM-ed u

[pingsped]

kellyang:

Hi there


My DS is attending P1 next year and i am trying to find out more information abt AED in mainstream school.

i am planning to enroll my DS in Red Swastika School cos DH is in the alumni.

At the same time, i am looking ard for other schools with great support for AED kids.

Appreciate any advise out there.

Thks & rgds,

Things are probably going to be better in 2 years' time.

I've worked with AEDs/counsellors from 5 different schools in last 2 years. 4 ASDs and 1 dyslexia/dyspraxic. The AEDs are fresh from the oven; some parents may be more knowledgeable than them.

I would say first, go for a school principal who's not that interested in grades. He's likely to give \"more chance\" and tests/exams are usually manageable. Unless your child is gifted or has Asperger syndrome, you may have to struggle with both behv/social skills and academics in a rankings-focussed school. These schools usually give more homework and remedial lessons, leaving limited time for therapies.

Most AEDs pay more attention to milder cases (kids who can relate to them) and most severe cases. The former group is easier to manage and the latter group can't be ignored due to complaints. The rest may not receive any attention or lesson.

To be a good AED requires a lot of maneuvering and very good people skills as he/she has to work with teachers. An ex-teacher will be a sure bet. Most fresh grads can't teach well yet and do not know how to approach their colleagues. (This is how I see the job function.) A lot of teachers and AEDs have the mindset that ASD kids will do better in Pathlight School.

There is a change of principals every 5 years. So you should ask around during your child's K2 year.

My advice is to stick with some form of social skills therapy at least for the first few years if you want to see good results.

All the best

[pingsped]

trijoy:

hmm... it is inspiring that some of kids here can attend mainstream, wonder whether my son will have the chance to go mainstream........

Yes, he can!

As long as he's verbal and able to read, even he's a tad slower, he can take foundation course at P5. He may require support throughout primary school.

IMO, as far as social skills and social integration is concerned, mainstream schools are always preferred to special schools.

I have many clients with tested IQ of 60-80s in mainstream primary school. (Normal range is 85-115 or 90-110). Some even take regular English. Most have to take Foundation Math. They do require more support. That's all.

You must believe in your child

[schweppes]

trijoy:

hmm... it is inspiring that some of kids here can attend mainstream, wonder whether my son will have the chance to go mainstream........


Kellyyang,

is your kid attending having any interventions ? really want to know what else more I can do to help my son been feeling that I am not doing enough for a sahm......

Whether we are sahm or ptwm or ftwm, I think we are always wondering if we are doing enough to help our special needs kids. Even now, I'm still wondering if I've done enough...

How old is your son, trijoy? The usual early intervention is SLT, OT and social skills. One of my friends adopt the RDI protocol with her son. Other interventions to consider are Enzyme Therapy, diet & nutrition, music therapy.

Apart from therapies, we can also expose our kids to more \"fun\" activities, such as music (piano, violin), gym classes, swimming or even taekwando. The child need not go for certification if he is not ready or keen, but basically just to expose them to different activities and enrich their lives... and have some fun at the same time. This way, we can help them to integrate into the neurotypical environment as much as possible.

[schweppes]

This was featured in the Today paper (7 Feb 2011)


http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC110207-0000081/What-its-like-to-live-with-autism

Here's the link to her book on Autism, http://www.come-into-my-world.com/

I've not read her book yet but it looks interesting. Good to read first hand accounts of people whose lives are affected ASD.

[hope05]

schweppes:

trijoy:

hmm... it is inspiring that some of kids here can attend mainstream, wonder whether my son will have the chance to go mainstream........


Kellyyang,

is your kid attending having any interventions ? really want to know what else more I can do to help my son been feeling that I am not doing enough for a sahm......

Hi Trijoy

My DS is doing OT, individual ST and social skills every week. On top of that, he enjoys gym and swimming lessons so i sent him to that weekly also..

Besides this, i also started on enzyme therapy last year and i am glad that there are positive results on this. I am still reading up books on enzyme therapy..


Whether we are sahm or ptwm or ftwm, I think we are always wondering if we are doing enough to help our special needs kids. Even now, I'm still wondering if I've done enough...

How old is your son, trijoy? The usual early intervention is SLT, OT and social skills. One of my friends adopt the RDI protocol with her son. Other interventions to consider are Enzyme Therapy, diet & nutrition, music therapy.

Apart from therapies, we can also expose our kids to more \"fun\" activities, such as music (piano, violin), gym classes, swimming or even taekwando. The child need not go for certification if he is not ready or keen, but basically just to expose them to different activities and enrich their lives... and have some fun at the same time. This way, we can help them to integrate into the neurotypical environment as much as possible.

[hope05]

pingsped:

kellyang:

Hi there


My DS is attending P1 next year and i am trying to find out more information abt AED in mainstream school.

i am planning to enroll my DS in Red Swastika School cos DH is in the alumni.

At the same time, i am looking ard for other schools with great support for AED kids.

Appreciate any advise out there.

Thks & rgds,

Things are probably going to be better in 2 years' time.

I've worked with AEDs/counsellors from 5 different schools in last 2 years. 4 ASDs and 1 dyslexia/dyspraxic. The AEDs are fresh from the oven; some parents may be more knowledgeable than them.

I would say first, go for a school principal who's not that interested in grades. He's likely to give \"more chance\" and tests/exams are usually manageable. Unless your child is gifted or has Asperger syndrome, you may have to struggle with both behv/social skills and academics in a rankings-focussed school. These schools usually give more homework and remedial lessons, leaving limited time for therapies.

Most AEDs pay more attention to milder cases (kids who can relate to them) and most severe cases. The former group is easier to manage and the latter group can't be ignored due to complaints. The rest may not receive any attention or lesson.

To be a good AED requires a lot of maneuvering and very good people skills as he/she has to work with teachers. An ex-teacher will be a sure bet. Most fresh grads can't teach well yet and do not know how to approach their colleagues. (This is how I see the job function.) A lot of teachers and AEDs have the mindset that ASD kids will do better in Pathlight School.

There is a change of principals every 5 years. So you should ask around during your child's K2 year.

My advice is to stick with some form of social skills therapy at least for the first few years if you want to see good results.

All the best

Hi

Thanks for yr advise. My DS has been doing OT, ST and social skills group for a quite some time and i am trying my best to get him ready for P1 next year..

Thks & rgds,

[trijoy]

Hi pingsped,


Thanks, I have to work harder with him, I am a lazy mom

Hi schweppes,

My son is 4yo this year, right now he is having ABA at home, 3x a week at AAS, ST, havent started OT but soon, he is having GFCF diet and biomedical too......... ok, I have never thot of doing those NT fun stuff with my boy..... will look into this area, Thanks so much