All About Autism

[nugget]

helplessmum3:

Hi all experience mummies .

May I know roughly at what age then they will communicate w you like sharing of school friends or when u prompt question to them they are able to answer?

My son is now 2.5 yo . He only know how to ask things from me. Or ask me where is his toys n what he want to eat or drink or to have.

He love singings , imitate us or peers alot. Recently he use two stick n imagine as chop stick and say ma ma w a small bowl.

He just duno how to share w me how his school when I ask him.
So I wish you k share w me at which age then they are able to communicate ?

Hi helplessmum3,

I cant answer you that. Cos till now my son still doesn't communicate with me about his day in school.

He only communicate or ask me if he needs or wants something. My son is already in K1 this year.

My another kid is also 2 years old. He also doesn't share with me his day in school. I think they are not developed to that stage yet.

[nugget]

jedamum,


I like the way you describe \"sch-suspect-ADHd-but-we-don't-think-so-but-agree-have-speech-delay boy\"

Have you started your boy on speech therapy? If started, can share what is being taught in the speech therapy? My maid told me in my son's speech sessions is very quiet. I dunno wat is going on inside.

[concern2]

This thread is kinda long, so I didn't read all to find out if this has been mentioned by anyone here:


There is a movie called \"Temple Grandin\" which is a must watch for all parents, especial for kids with Autism. It is a movie about Temple Grandin herself, a child diagnosed of autistic since she was young which was almost unheard of in the 60s, how her mother sees her as \"different, not less\", how she overcame herself to become a leading educator in the line of autism we know today. Unlike normal people, she thinks in 'pictures', has photographic memory and learns things in a flash and also hates being around people most because they could be mean and cruel.

Here is the trailer:
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpkN0JdXRpM][/youtube]

This movie isn't box office type, so you probably want to check out nlb@esplanade or buy from online stores.

[concern2]

Here's another link to find out about Temple Grandin herself:


http://www.ted.com/talks/temple_grandin_the_world_needs_all_kinds_of_minds.html

[nugget]

Hi concern2,


Yes, I came across her name numerous times. She is "hope" that we have for our kids to grow up successful like her. But sometimes I wonder how many of the ASD kids will be like her.

Sigh, in Singapore is very hard to get acceptance. Did you notice the news lately? When they say ASD adults can work, all of them are usually in service in working as waiters or bakers. How my son can survive on that salary next time. Sigh sigh sigh… Endless worry!

[jedamum]

nugget:

jedamum,


I like the way you describe \"sch-suspect-ADHd-but-we-don't-think-so-but-agree-have-speech-delay boy\"

Have you started your boy on speech therapy? If started, can share what is being taught in the speech therapy? My maid told me in my son's speech sessions is very quiet. I dunno wat is going on inside.

My boy has been discharged for over a year cos his is nor considered very severe so nuh said they have to discharge me to make way for other more serious case.
I dig out some stuff n pm u shortly .

[mashy]

nugget:

jedamum,


I like the way you describe \"sch-suspect-ADHd-but-we-don't-think-so-but-agree-have-speech-delay boy\"

Have you started your boy on speech therapy? If started, can share what is being taught in the speech therapy? My maid told me in my son's speech sessions is very quiet. I dunno wat is going on inside.

How come it's your maid inside? U should go in! Then u know what to practise with him and work closely with the therapist.

[nugget]

Mashy,


Its a 1-1 without me inside leh. And its on weekday. I full time working mother. Hence my maid bring him. I am going to change to sessions to evening / weekend slots so I can be around to know whats going on as well.

Can you share what is being conducted in your SLT sessions? You get to sit inside as well?

[concern2]

nugget:

Hi concern2,


Yes, I came across her name numerous times. She is \"hope\" that we have for our kids to grow up successful like her. But sometimes I wonder how many of the ASD kids will be like her.

Sigh, in Singapore is very hard to get acceptance. Did you notice the news lately? When they say ASD adults can work, all of them are usually in service in working as waiters or bakers. How my son can survive on that salary next time. Sigh sigh sigh... Endless worry!

Hi nugget, my heart goes out to the parents whose kids are facing similar situations. I have a friend whose kid has been diagnosed of autism and over the years, it just get harder and harder to live in Singapore that they are considering migrating. Temple Grandin has gone through a lot in her younger days, and kudos to her teacher, her mother, and her own self-determination. I

I'd say Temple Grandin brings light to the uncertainty of the uncommon mind.

If you watch the video on her speech, she said something like \"...when more of them should be in Silicon Valley\". It takes talent to identify another talent. I am afraid we may be short of such talents to do that here - esp when there is so much emphasis on tests n exams and going into the best schools.

[helplessmum3]

nugget:

Hi concern2,


Yes, I came across her name numerous times. She is \"hope\" that we have for our kids to grow up successful like her. But sometimes I wonder how many of the ASD kids will be like her.

Sigh, in Singapore is very hard to get acceptance. Did you notice the news lately? When they say ASD adults can work, all of them are usually in service in working as waiters or bakers. How my son can survive on that salary next time. Sigh sigh sigh... Endless worry!

I think if singapore exist of Temple Grandin\". in singapore they will say they are HF ASD