All About Autism

[Nana Loo]

How about Ichiban Nurtureland @ Choa Chu Kang, I visited this center, she does provide individual therapy in between the class session. But I don’t know whether she is a right one for my autistic boy or not?

[allamanda]

Nana Loo:

How about Ichiban Nurtureland @ Choa Chu Kang, I visited this center, she does provide individual therapy in between the class session. But I don't know whether she is a right one for my autistic boy or not?

to me, kindi is a place for social skills and academic stuffs, behaviour, attention span, auditory processing etc... need to engage special needs teachers or therapists (1 to 1). every asd kid is unique..

[windie]

deminc:

Some years ago when ds1 was there, Maris Stella Church Kindergarten used to take high functioning kids and kids with global developmental delay. There were also teacher aides trained in BrainGym and children with special needs or signs of delays will be taken for BrainGym sessions.


However note that it is a kindergarten, not an intervention centre. But the overall environment is kind, nurturing and welcoming for these children.

Do you know if BrainGym really helped ASD children? I tried to google but cldnt find any local centres. Does anyone know what the URL is by any chance?

[allamanda]

artzooka:

Hi may I know if Any mummies in here knows any gymnastic school that r pro to coach asd kids ? Appreciate any suggestion thanks

BazGym Gymnastis School
31, Ah Hood Road, HomeTeamNS-JOM Clubhouse Level 4, Singapore 329979
Ph : 6256 8191 ; Fax : 6256 8191
Email : [email protected]
Website : http://www.bazgym.com

some special schs engage this gym provider for the special needs. My son attended before.

[ImMeeMee]

Lavina:

Thank you autumnbronze and ImMeeMee.


The youtube clip is too sad for me.

Have anyone read this blog (http://life-with-aspergers.blogspot.com) before? The blogger is a computer engineer with aspergers. He has 2 sons who are also ASD. He touches on many issues - very informative.

I was trying to find out why my DS is inattentive and he wrote:
\"our aspie brains are constantly flicking back to our special interests whether we like it or not. It's like trying to watch TV with someone who keeps \"checking another channel\" every few minutes. It's amazing that we can concentrate on anything other than our special interests.\"
And DS says it totally feels like that! The teacher flashes in and out of his mind. Imagine that?

I also enjoy reading about his growing up stories and his life. Highly recommended.

yes, the youtube clip was sad. it brought about great emotions within me while I was viewing it. one thing it taught me though, is to be more tolerant of people who are seemingly different from me, and not be judgemental.

thanks for the recommendations on the blogspot. very informative.

[ImMeeMee]

windie:

Lavina, thank you for sharing, I was inspired. I hope to rid suicide thoughts at some point in time and channel my energy to helping ds to the best of my abilities instead of worrying. You are a great mom. Jia You!

windie, I hope you are feeling better now. i sometimes feel despair as well as there seems no light at the end of the tunnel. dont give up, and keep trying. that's as much as we can do to help our children.

[schweppes]

windie:

Lavina, thank you for sharing, I was inspired. I hope to rid suicide thoughts at some point in time and channel my energy to helping ds to the best of my abilities instead of worrying. You are a great mom. Jia You!

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ImMeeMee:

windie, I hope you are feeling better now. i sometimes feel despair as well as there seems no light at the end of the tunnel. dont give up, and keep trying. that's as much as we can do to help our children.

:grphug: :grphug: :grphug:

[windie]

ImMeeMee:

windie:

Lavina, thank you for sharing, I was inspired. I hope to rid suicide thoughts at some point in time and channel my energy to helping ds to the best of my abilities instead of worrying. You are a great mom. Jia You!

windie, I hope you are feeling better now. i sometimes feel despair as well as there seems no light at the end of the tunnel. dont give up, and keep trying. that's as much as we can do to help our children.

Thanks ImMeeMee and Schweppes, i will never ever give up! God only chooses special moms to care for children who have more difficulties than others. We are a special lot of committed mummies

[ImMeeMee]

windie:

God only chooses special moms to care for children who have more difficulties than others. We are a special lot of committed mummies

I sometimes try to encourage myself with that. but it doesnt work all the time, especially during those times when I feel like I am drowning. :sad: :imdrowning:

in any case, 共勉之。 :hugs:

[Sun_2010]

windie:

We are a special lot of committed mummies

Yes you all are. :salute:

Once in a way come down to this thread to hear you all.

Your strength and vulnerability both - over power me

I see you trying to look at things from your child's perspective, i take a step back and see mine more clearly.

I see you learn and adapt and give your best for your child - against all odds - emotional, financial, social. And that motivates me to be a better mom.

I see you accept your low moods a part of life, and I start to accept myself too.

I see the spirit shared by you moms ( and dads) and its so beautiful !

Without a doubt - you are a very special lot!

Jia You!

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