All About Autism

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Dr Kelvin didn’t ask my boy many questions but asked us parents. And while we were talking, he was observing him and let us know his assessment. Or maybe I offered him alot of information, and he had no chance to talk much about the programmes.

Leapfrog offers ST, OT, Special Ed either individually or in a group. They also offer EIPIC at $2940 per term (think about 2.5 to 3mths each term). So far, I like the way they manage my boy and when I expressed my interest in their EIPIC programme, they didn’t immediately let me sign up or just share with me the programme. The therapists are actually discussing whats best for my boy, assess how long does he need to be on EIPIC and after EIPIC, whats next for him. So I thought they are quite good, not just out to make money from parents.

For Weecare, I must say they have a bunch of very passionate teachers, always so patient with the kids and try their best to engage the kids. Too bad, my boy’s progress became stagnant there, hence I have to find other therapy to push him up the next level. But maybe when my boy is more ready for their social group therapy again, I will go back.

Kar Kar,
All of us went thru your stage. I suspected my boy to be on the spectrum when he was around 22 mths too. At that time, he can’t even speak a single word. At least your boy can still recite and sing songs.

When u say assessment, what kind of assessment are u looking at? A full psychologist assessment to confirm if he is in the spectrum or an assessment by the therapist to identify the areas he need help? At a tender age of 22 mths, psychologist would normally not recommend a full assessment as they are deemed too young. If you think your boy is mild, then the more they will not assess as the signs though are present but not obvious enough for the psychologist to make a precise diagnosis. He may end up with a PDD -NOS label which is not conclusive.

IF you are looking for therapists to assess him on the areas that he needs help, there are a few centres around:

1. Leap frog
2. Wee care
3. Bridge Learning
4. Kidspace
5. Dynamics
6. Kaleidoscope
7. Kidz OT

The above provide therapies for early intervention in ST, OT, behaviour or EIPIC. Based on my experience, they will not confirm with you if you kid is on the spectrum or not as they are not psychologist but they will identify the areas that your kid is weak in and recommend the necessary therapy. So you can start on these programmes first while waiting for your appointment at kKH in Nov.

[mashy]

Karkar


He’s not too bad. Can talk at 22 months. Mine started 2.5 yrs old, so that’s about 30 mths.

Have u gotten his hearing checked? Sometimes ear infections can affect hearing and that’s why he started ignoring u while he was not doing that when he was younger. Go have a check on that first. And boys can be really occupied with their toys. Try getting toys that promote interactive play instead.

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Now I’m fuming! I feedback to Denise at wee care and they got my friend (who works there) to call me!

1) I didn’t tell them I have a friend there. The recept must have heard me talking to my mom about it. But I didn’t intent to let them know.

2) I haven’t told my friend about my son’s condition yet! And they proceed to do so without my consent! Where is the privacy?!! I wanted to tell her in my own time but they over right me!

[mashy]

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Now I'm fuming! I feedback to Denise at wee care and they got my friend (who works there) to call me!

1) I didn't tell them I have a friend there. The recept must have heard me talking to my mom about it. But I didn't intent to let them know.

2) I haven't told my friend about my son's condition yet! And they proceed to do so without my consent! Where is the privacy?!! I wanted to tell her in my own time but they over right me!

Is it a coincidence? If not, they have violated your privacy. Go to another centre. If a centre cannot uphold the privacy of their clients, they can't be trusted.

[mashy]

Met a 3 yr old gal at kkh McDonald's today. She doesn't talk and I saw her pointing to tell her parents what she wants. Reminded me of my son when he was that age. We have come a long way and he is now so chatty.

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mashy:

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Now I'm fuming! I feedback to Denise at wee care and they got my friend (who works there) to call me!

1) I didn't tell them I have a friend there. The recept must have heard me talking to my mom about it. But I didn't intent to let them know.

2) I haven't told my friend about my son's condition yet! And they proceed to do so without my consent! Where is the privacy?!! I wanted to tell her in my own time but they over right me!

Is it a coincidence? If not, they have violated your privacy. Go to another centre. If a centre cannot uphold the privacy of their clients, they can't be trusted.

No not coincidence. My poor friend was roped in without knowing what's going on. She also not sure how Denise know we are friends. Good thing is, she's my good friend. I hate to think if it's someone I don't want to her to know. I didnt want to involve my friend cause she just gave birth & I wasn't ready to share yet. Now thanks to the director.....Even then, complaint is about another staff & center's case, why involve a 3rd innocent party right? Bad service recovery, bad!

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mashy:

[quote=\"Blokus\"]Now I'm fuming! I feedback to Denise at wee care and they got my friend (who works there) to call me!

1) I didn't tell them I have a friend there. The recept must have heard me talking to my mom about it. But I didn't intent to let them know.

2) I haven't told my friend about my son's condition yet! And they proceed to do so without my consent! Where is the privacy?!! I wanted to tell her in my own time but they over right me!

Is it a coincidence? If not, they have violated your privacy. Go to another centre. If a centre cannot uphold the privacy of their clients, they can't be trusted.

No not coincidence. My poor friend was roped in without knowing what's going on. She also not sure how Denise know we are friends. Good thing is, she's my good friend. I hate to think if it's someone I don't want to her to know. I didnt want to involve my friend cause she just gave birth & I wasn't ready to share yet. Now thanks to the director.....Even then, complaint is about another staff & center's case, why involve a 3rd innocent party right? Bad service recovery, bad![/quote]Hmm.., I certainly did not expect them to have such an oversight. But did you even get to speak to Denise or they just get your friend to speak to u instead?

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Nope. After I sent the email, I got a call from my friend. I’ve not heard from Denise at all.

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mashy:

[quote=\"Blokus\"]Now I'm fuming! I feedback to Denise at wee care and they got my friend (who works there) to call me!

1) I didn't tell them I have a friend there. The recept must have heard me talking to my mom about it. But I didn't intent to let them know.

2) I haven't told my friend about my son's condition yet! And they proceed to do so without my consent! Where is the privacy?!! I wanted to tell her in my own time but they over right me!

Is it a coincidence? If not, they have violated your privacy. Go to another centre. If a centre cannot uphold the privacy of their clients, they can't be trusted.

No not coincidence. My poor friend was roped in without knowing what's going on. She also not sure how Denise know we are friends. Good thing is, she's my good friend. I hate to think if it's someone I don't want to her to know. I didnt want to involve my friend cause she just gave birth & I wasn't ready to share yet. Now thanks to the director.....Even then, complaint is about another staff & center's case, why involve a 3rd innocent party right? Bad service recovery, bad![/quote]That's bad, that means they aren't interested in helping you. They just want your friend to appease u. U sure u wanna go with this kind of centre?

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Oh dear. That’s quite bad.