All About Autism

[pingsped]

ade302:

Hi,


Any parent here has gone through the Pathlight School selection process for its preparatory track - what happens during the selection process eg interviews ? Is it a tough selection process??

As for the preparatory track program, what is it like? More academic based or more social skills based? Did it prepare your child sufficiently to handle a primary one class environment in a mainstream school?

I have posted some pages from Pathlight Sch's Prep programme 2010.
http://pingsped.wordpress.com/2011/04/04/pathlight-school-updates-2010/

I think it depends on the child. Children without sensory processing difficulties tend to have less adjustment difficulties in Primary One. eg kids with SID tend to wander more/leave classroom repeatedly, get upset with noise & general \"chaos\".

Pathlight School does not address reading disability or language difficulties such as dyslexia, SLI, etc.

Selection criteria
a) 1st screening - IQ report
b) Pathlight School screening (I think it's 3 part)
- group assessment/lesson
- oral language & reading assessment
- forgot....

Maybe u read other posts from parents who have kids in Pri 1. There're lots of floortime & groupwork and talking/listening. Again, this depends on the school. It's best to find out abt pri one classes/teaching in your target primary school which shld ideally match your child's learning style.

[ImMeeMee]

there is a feature in today’s Mind Your Body about autistic adults and their job prospects.


bittersweet feelings after reading it. good to know that the infrastructure to support autistic adults on work placement has improved. on the other hand, still feel sad if this is going to be the future for my dd3.

[jkcy]

2 April is World Autism Awareness Day but it came and went without any mention by our local media. Parents, you can still spread the message through your own efforts through this beautiful and touching song -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hiQYurSJCQ

[IJJ]

For anyone who is interested to do psychologist assessment w/o waiting for too long and do not have deep pockets, you may contact JCU psychological clinic. Their web : http://www.jcu.edu.sg/Home/Aboutus/tabid/85/SuperStructureID/98/Default.aspx

[WaWa]

IJJ:

For anyone who is interested to do psychologist assessment w/o waiting for too long and do not have deep pockets, you may contact JCU psychological clinic. Their web : http://www.jcu.edu.sg/Home/Aboutus/tabid/85/SuperStructureID/98/Default.aspx

Thanks for referring this IJJ.

Can i ask, have you personally used their service before? If yes, can you share with us how comprehensive is their report ? How long is their full psychological test, is it the usual/standard 4 hours test?

Also, would you know if they are familiar with the \"standard MOE\" requirement needed for school enrolment eg the school readiness assessment, the standard psychological & diagnostic test needed to fulfill , say, Pathlight or APSN entry requirement? Many Thanks!

[IJJ]

Wawa, I replied you in PM.

[ruaqt2]

WaWa:

IJJ:

For anyone who is interested to do psychologist assessment w/o waiting for too long and do not have deep pockets, you may contact JCU psychological clinic. Their web : http://www.jcu.edu.sg/Home/Aboutus/tabid/85/SuperStructureID/98/Default.aspx

Thanks for referring this IJJ.

Can i ask, have you personally used their service before? If yes, can you share with us how comprehensive is their report ? How long is their full psychological test, is it the usual/standard 4 hours test?

Also, would you know if they are familiar with the \"standard MOE\" requirement needed for school enrolment eg the school readiness assessment, the standard psychological & diagnostic test needed to fulfill , say, Pathlight or APSN entry requirement? Many Thanks!

Hi IJJ

I am also interested in the above. My ds could be on the ASD spectrum.

Can PM me your experience too?

Thanks in advance.

[ruaqt2]

Hi


Have anyone tried OVSpring before? Would appreciate any feedback with regards to their services and programs.

Their services and programs looks quite impressive especially the social thinking and transition to school programs.

Many thanks in advance.

Regards

[ImMeeMee]

jkcy:

2 April is World Autism Awareness Day but it came and went without any mention by our local media. Parents, you can still spread the message through your own efforts through this beautiful and touching song -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hiQYurSJCQ

thanks for sharing. enjoyed the song and the meaning behind it.

[IJJ]

Thanks for sharing! I think your friend is great in helping her child. Early interventions are crucial to aid in the child's progress.


Autism is a life long journey. If a doctor literally tells me that my child has fully recovered from autism, I will dump the doc. \" 医生已诊断孩子已几乎痊愈\".. To me, that is giving a false hope. A hope that every parent with children of any difference ('disorder') would like to believe in. Treating a different child as a typical child, it is depriving the child of many needs he deserves . Sadly, personally, I have met irresponsible medical professionals who had given us false hope during our times of despair and we had been through times thinking that it will go away...

Although the hard fact is that they do not recover, they can learn ways of overcoming it. These kids need explicit guidance to cope with unfamiliar situations. New situations arrive time to time and it is a long learning journey for each and every of them. The journey will stretch into and extend throughout their adulthood. They may learn ways to cover up the distinctive differences among groups at times, but the way their brains are wired up, they think differently, react differently, speak differently. Simply, these differences made up who they are and they will be different for their entire life. The good news is, there are successful stories, many. You can google to find out. (e.g. : http://myautisticworld.com/successful-life-stories-of-autism-people/). Autistic children can live happily, so do families with them. It is not easy, never easy to live with autism in the family, but it is not impossible. Set reasonable expectations, celebrate every success, and enjoy life in the most simply ways. We are not alone.

I have accepted that it will always be a part of mine and that is this part that make her extra special. :love: When I asked mine, what was in her mind when I shared her conditions with her. Her answer was, \"With people like us, the world is more colourful.\" :love:

I found this video about helping a child cope with autism : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMKQCE5CZK8&feature=fvwrel

Just to share.