All About Autism

[kokopooh]

Hi 2appaamm,


Can you PM me the contact, details of the clinic contact as well as the name of the therapy?
Hopefully it works for both my boys…

TIA

[schweppes]

Wishing all the mommy warriors here of kids with special needs, a \"Blessed Mother's Day\". May we continue to have the strength and courage to soldier on when the going gets tough, the wisdom to make the right choices and the peace in knowing that we are done our very best for our kids. :hugs:


Let us remember to celebrate their little victories in life and have faith and hope that tomorrow is a brighter and better future.

:celebrate:

[QuiteKSMum]

schweppes:

Wishing all the mommy warriors here of kids with special needs, a \"Blessed Mother's Day\". May we continue to have the strength and courage to soldier on when the going gets tough, the wisdom to make the right choices and the peace in knowing that we are done our very best for our kids. :hugs:


Let us remember to celebrate their little victories in life and have faith and hope that tomorrow is a brighter and better future.

:celebrate:

:celebrate: on Mother's Day! You all certainly deserve our :salute: :salute: ...

[IJJ]

Thanks! :love: Happy Mothers' day to all mothers too! It is blessed to be mother. :love: :love:


My 2 elder kids gave me cards (full of words of appreciation) and paper flowers they made today. Made my day! :love:

[schweppes]

QuiteKSMum:

schweppes:

Wishing all the mommy warriors here of kids with special needs, a \"Blessed Mother's Day\". May we continue to have the strength and courage to soldier on when the going gets tough, the wisdom to make the right choices and the peace in knowing that we are done our very best for our kids. :hugs:


Let us remember to celebrate their little victories in life and have faith and hope that tomorrow is a brighter and better future.

:celebrate:

:celebrate: on Mother's Day! You all certainly deserve our :salute: :salute: ...

:thankyou: QuiteKSMum, have a blessed Mommy's Day too

[schweppes]

IJJ:

Thanks! :love: Happy Mothers' day to all mothers too! It is blessed to be mother. :love: :love:


My 2 elder kids gave me cards (full of words of appreciation) and paper flowers they made today. Made my day! :love:

So sweet.... :love: We celebrated with a nice McDonald breakfast this morning :love:

[ImMeeMee]

schweppes:

Wishing all the mommy warriors here of kids with special needs, a \"Blessed Mother's Day\". May we continue to have the strength and courage to soldier on when the going gets tough, the wisdom to make the right choices and the peace in knowing that we are done our very best for our kids. :hugs:


Let us remember to celebrate their little victories in life and have faith and hope that tomorrow is a brighter and better future.

:celebrate:

a bit late with this post, but still ... :celebrate:

[ImMeeMee]

there was a program last night over Channel 8 regarding autism. it featured a few case studies, providing insights into parents’ struggles and the child’s thinking. I thought the program was done on a very positive note, but it may be good if the program could have also featured some of the difficulties of autistic children, eg. meltdowns in public, so as to build the public’s awareness and empathy towards these children when faced with such situations in public.


I recall a situation where a boy was featured as throwing tantrums on the floor of a MRT train (in STOMP I think), with responses from the public that the boy was spoilt and without manners etc. The boy could really be having tantrums because he is spoilt, but if it has been a meltdown because of autism or some developmental issues, it would help if the public is aware and empathetic.

JMHO

[WaWa]

ImMeeMee:

there was a program last night over Channel 8 regarding autism. it featured a few case studies, providing insights into parents' struggles and the child's thinking. I thought the program was done on a very positive note, but it may be good if the program could have also featured some of the difficulties of autistic children, eg. meltdowns in public, so as to build the public's awareness and empathy towards these children when faced with such situations in public.

My exact sentiments.
I felt the programme was a little \"lop-sided\" in that it portrays only the functional aspects ... and the children featured were either \"mild with good eye contact\" or even if moderate, seems \"well-integrated\" ...well, at least this is what i gather from the show.

I'm sure these children have their meltdown moments & moments where we can never \"talk sense\" to them ... such difficulties should be portrayed alongside the positives, so those unaware will know that while autistics can function quite \"normally\", there are times where they can't.

At the end of the programme, I can't help but wonder what is the purpose of the show? To educate the public & create better awareness? Definitely not what i felt since the show failed to deliver that content (if it ever had the intention).

Or, is the purpose of the show trying to tell the public that there is \"enough spaces in special schools\" to accomodate the autistics.... this seems likely to be what they are trying to promote.

[JnJmum]

Sharing this site... some good information on Autism.


http://spectrummum.wordpress.com/about-2/