All About Autism

[helplessmum3]

Ahhhh signpost total waste of time !

[nugget]

Why signpost is a waste of time? There are a total of 6 lessons right? Dun expect results on lesson 1. Its not a godsent quick remedy.

[windie]

munchkukie:

Windie: I dunno yet. Anyway she is 'under' my ed psych. So do not know if she is ok with taking other assignments?


Phtthp: we have engaged another for abt 3 weeks in beginning weeks of P1. Got this current shadow for a term this time as her new form teacher is not so nurturing n she has difficulty in interacting with her friends. She has also a few issues that we need to address too.

May I know what an ed pyschologist does?

[susancollins]

Appropriate early intervention is important. Once the diagnosis has been made, the parents, physicians, and specialists should discuss what is best for the child. In most cases, parents are encouraged to take care of the child at home.

Special education classes are available for autistic children. Structured, behaviorally-based programs, geared to the patient’s developmental level have shown some promise.
Most behavioral treatment programs include:
clear instructions to the child
prompting to perform specific behaviors
immediate praise and rewards for performing those behaviors
a gradual increase in the complexity of reinforced behaviors
definite distinctions of when and when not to perform the learned behaviors
Parents should be educated in behavioral techniques so they can participate in all aspects of the child’s care and treatment. The more specialized instruction and behavior therapy the child receives, the more likely it is that the condition will improve.
Medication can be recommended to treat specific symptoms such as seizures, hyperactivity, extreme mood changes, or self-injurious behaviors.
The autistic child requires much of the parents’ attention, often affecting the other children in the family. Counseling and support may be helpful for the parents.
The outlook for each child depends on his or her intelligence and language ability. Some people with autism become independent adults. A majority can be taught to live in community-based homes, although they may require supervision throughout adulthood.

[helplessmum3]

Nugget.

Stressful . They shd drill down instead. Very wide it’s too wide . It’s already stressful enough and attending signpost make me more stressful …

[nugget]

Erm dun quite understand what you mean by drill down. But did they ask you to identify one behavior you want to improve on your child?


If your child is always very good, doesnt fuss at all then maybe the course is useless for you.

For me last time my kid will fuss when we go out for dinner. Always hide under the table in the restaurant. Now after attending signpost, we can manage him better and we started to dine out again.

[helplessmum3]

Hiaz … I duno how to explain . Is like I’m study for phd for behaviors . They just go on n on n on… Stressful …


When did u attend ? Maybe they changed the materials ?

Life already so stressful . They shd not make things more stesssful.

Nugget,
How do u handle yr feeling when u see yr child is so diff to yr friend child at gathering ?

[helplessmum3]

I’m so depress again. I think maybe y some parents here hav stop going for gathering …

[Yuhua]

helplessmum3:

I'm so depress again. I think maybe y some parents here hav stop going for gathering ..

Just to share..

helplessmum3, 2 years back, I send both my DS to kid's yoga. Till today, they are still taking the classes from the same teacher. My elder boy has mild ASD. And today, I am very glad that he is almost like any ordinary child. Except on occasions where he is really upset, he will go all quiet. However, he can express himself well to what he is upset or happy about and answer our questions promptly. You can think about giving the yoga classes a try.

[nugget]

I attended late last year. They are still following up with me with those lengthy questionnaires.


Just take the course as learning something extra. Its a skill to aquire to understand people more.

How different your child behave in front of other children?

My kid usually just play alone, dun mix, even when others talk to him, he also ignore. Those friends who know he has ASD understood my son. Those who dunno abt my son’s condition just brushed it off as he is shy.

If he fuss or scream, they just take it as normal kid behaviour acting out. I have seen plenty of children also fussing and screaming at Macdonalds, KFC and Swensens. No big deal.