All About Autism

[Mommaholic]

Hi all, I'm so happy to have found this thread. I have a 4 y/o son who has been diagnosed with ASD, and I would love to meet/speak to moms who are going thru the same thing. Also, does anyone know of any primary schools that can offer good support for children with autism? I know the MOE has equipped many schools with this kind of support, but there must be some schools that are better/more experienced than others. Any thoughts, suggestions or ideas??

[WaWa]

hi mommaholic

welcome I'm also happy to \"meet\" u here... does that make your son a 2005 kid? Mine's a 2006 kid so our sons are 1 year apart...

Where was your son diagnosed? KKH or NUH? Have you done the full psychological test on your son? Which spectrum is he on? Since u r talking abt Pri school, i supposed your son should be mild case? I m keeping my fingers' crossed that my son can attend mainstream school too ... but will leave everything to God... altho will still try my best to work with my son to help him integrate.

Can I also ask which preschool is your son attending? Is he currently attending any intervention programme? If so , which one? My son is currently on waitlist at AAS, Simei (I stay in East area) and taking OT sessions w HPB.

Apologies for so many questions. Sigh ... i was hoping to get some directions here - hope u don't mind

[radiantmum]

Mommaholic:

Hi all, I'm so happy to have found this thread. I have a 4 y/o son who has been diagnosed with ASD, and I would love to meet/speak to moms who are going thru the same thing. Also, does anyone know of any primary schools that can offer good support for children with autism? I know the MOE has equipped many schools with this kind of support, but there must be some schools that are better/more experienced than others. Any thoughts, suggestions or ideas??

My ex-colleague puts her kid in Henry Park Primary and has positive comments for the school.

[kitty2]

I’ve a friend whose ds has mild autism,he’s 9 yrs old now.He was given a chance to study in a neighbourhood primary school.My friend puts him in Kumon too.He’s doing very well in school,he even scored distinction in English and Maths for New South Wales test.He just doesn’t mix well with others but he’s a smart kid


Just sharing

[mintcc]

came across this video surfing the web. hope it helps

http://www.howcast.com/videos/218410-How-To-Help-a-Child-With-Autism

[Mommaholic]

Thanks for all the suggestions

[WaWa]

Mommaholic:

Thanks for all the suggestions

hi mommaholic
in case u r unaware, i've replied your PM

[2ppaamm]

Timtams:

Any comment from the folks here on the alleged link between autism and vaccination?

I saw this and my heart skipped a beat... Yes, I have been questioning this myself everyday for the past 2 years.

When DS2 was 18 months, he went for the usual MMR. Nothing eventful. I mentioned it to a British friend and he stared at me in horror, because he has a son about the same age. He told me he'll never do that, because research has shown that MMR causes autism. (Go google it out). I asked him what he did. He did M, then M, then R. That potent combination has a chance of hitting some, but he is not taking that chance. In Singapore, there is no such option available to me, and I often wonder why.

I can still recall that conversation vividly.

DS2 grew up healthier than the rest of the 4, and smarter! He taught himself to read by 3 and could multiply 3 numbers by 3 numbers by the age of 5. He taught himself how to multiply by adding. In fact, he is only 9 (P4) and he can understand how to do probability and statistics - all through learning and reading his siblings books. He is in GEP. BUT, he is also diagnosed with high order autism - asperger.

When he first had social problems, the teacher labeled him a liar and naughty. Then, she insisted he had ADHD and asked that I sent him to a psychologist. But, being the mother that I am, I turn to do research first. I knew he did not have ADHD, he had asperger. But it did not help. The school will not accept the diagnosis from a mother. Until he was diagnosed, he had proper support. He now has the support of an MOE psychologist and an intervention program after the diagnosis.

I often wonder what caused his autism. Was it that vaccination? Was it because I spent so much time ferrying the 3 older kids around I had no time for him, and he spent time just teaching himself everything? Or was he born with it? Then, is it me or hubby who has those genes? So many questions unanswered. ????

While these thoughts continue to flash through my mind, I don't let them occupy my thoughts. What caused his autism is nice to know but not important. More importantly, I need to help him. Now, I spend time looking for ways to make learning fun for him to make up for what he does not have. He loves to read, so I'd buy all the books he wants to read. He can devour 10 novels a day. He loves Maths, so I'd buy anything or sign up any fun online classes he might want - I'm still searching. He loves Science, so I have bought all the encyclopedias I can find in the house. He loves a good joke. I bought all the good joke books we can find, and he loves to tell them to me. Since he loves my attention the most, whenever he speaks, I'll make sure he looks me in the eye so that he knows I'm listening.

Autism or not, he is my kid. Vaccination or not, it makes no difference to how I'd treat him. I'd support his learning and his love the same, and help him where his deficiencies are just the same.

BUT, for the P5 vaccination. I insisted DPT and MMR cannot be done together as this will put too much stress on the system. I didn't allow them to do it on my daughter. The nurse at HPB was so angry so shouted and announced to the whole clinic. I wasn't embarrassed, I didn't care and I didn't want to succumb to the pressure. These are my kids. Only I have to bear the consequence, so I have to make the final decisions. I'll be lawful and get my kids vaccinated, on my own terms.

[autumnbronze]

2ppaamm:

I'll be lawful and get my kids vaccinated, on my own terms.

Hi 2ppaamm,

Thats exactly what I have decided to do for my own DS

Don't want to comment/elaborate further cuz there was a previous thread on this topic which was eventually closed. If you have the time, you may want to puruse it

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6810&start=0

[2ppaamm]

autumnbronze:

2ppaamm:

I'll be lawful and get my kids vaccinated, on my own terms.

Hi 2ppaamm,

Thats exactly what I have decided to do for my own DS

Don't want to comment/elaborate further cuz there was a previous thread on this topic which was eventually closed. If you have the time, you may want to puruse it

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6810&start=0

Hi Autumnbronze,

Thanks for letting me know, I didn't know there was another thread on this. But, I am no longer interested in the studies of whether MMR causes autism. I read through the whole thread, though. And, I got to respect some people! The fact is, EVERY vaccination has some kind of side effect nowadays. There are just too many listed companies out there trying to profit from the current and newest disease in the name of helping mankind.

Have you watched I AM LEGEND? It's fictional, but that's how the whole mankind was nearly destroyed by a scientist who claimed that her invention can cure cancer.

Have you seen this lady who just want to be vaccinated against H1N1? Look what happened to her. Are we 100% sure what we are administering is 100% safe? I'm sure all of us know the answer. But if there's a 1 in a million chance, do you still want to take that chance? Does anyone want to be that one in the million? Obviously, that number is just too small for the authorities, or the pharmaceutical companies to care. But as parents, we MUST care.

Here is the lady I mentioned above: (not sure if it was discussed in another thread.... I'm still new ma...) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1NK3Vwtj50

Last year, while everyone rushed to get their H1N1 jab before leaving the country, I refused to give those 2 jabs to my daughters who went to China for training. My rationale? The risk is too high. Flu is easier to fight.