All About Autism

[GabyEn]

Hi,


I'm interested in this program. I read from some website that it has started to become a 'standard therapy' in Australia.

I can't access the website you provided. Is there any email address or telephone number that I can contact them?

Thanks[/quote]

Hi
website is http://www.fastforword.com.sg. Did you type \"Fast ForWord\"? I made the mistake of typing \"Fast Forward\" with an \"a\".

I managed to get a copy of their flier for the upcoming event on 22 Sep. See attached.

Regards

[Double E]

specialboymum:

Double E:

Something new that I have noticed in my boy

Imaginary play
- he finally displays some of them. Now he will take two figurines (we pass it to him) and pretend them to be the characters in a book he read. Then he will narrate \"Ben and bella are waiting for the bus\", \"The bus is here\", \"Ben and Bella are taking the bus\", it may be just echoing what he read, but at least, he will move the figurines like make them walk and take bus. He was never able to do that last time

Negotiation
Previously, when we asked him to stop playing and go to bed, he will protest and throw tantrums and we will tell him he has another 5mins. Now when we ask him to stop playing, he will say \"mommy, give me 5 more mins\". Though he will still throw a bit of tantrum when we eventually ask him to stop after 5mins, but am just glad that he can contextualise what we do to him and use it on us.

His OT just asked us today if we want to start music therapy on him at home which I have been procrastinating. Cos I am a FTWM, I worry that I can't find the time to do it consistently at home. Has anyone of you try music therapy at home?

My boy is doing music therapy now. I'm also FTWM, sometimes need to travel too, so got to depend on my mum and helper to make sure it is done. My boy needs to listen to the CD for 30 minutes a day. I gave him a timer as a form of 'motivator' since he is quite obsess with looking at the clock and checking on the time nowadays.

Hmm, but my boy is in CC while day until we pick him at 7pm. And we were advised not to give him music therapy after 7pm cos he will be hyper and can't sleep at night.

[Karkar]

Mummies,


ABA therapist is coming to my house in 30 mins’ time for 1-hr observation for my boy. first ever session. i am a bit nervous. i wonder what are the essential questions to ask to assess them. thanks.

[verykiasumummy]

Karkar:

Mummies,


ABA therapist is coming to my house in 30 mins' time for 1-hr observation for my boy. first ever session. i am a bit nervous. i wonder what are the essential questions to ask to assess them. thanks.

ask them how to tackle ur child when she :

- doesnt speak / answer / response.
- cries or laughs for no particular known reason.
- hides in their room for hours.

just some to share... hope it helps..

[nugget]

Dear all,


dunno why I am missing out so much post. My email never notify me of any new post

Anyway, I am also \"by luck\" seeing SLT in KKH Rehab... I was enquiry about a program hosted by KKH Rehab and they are accessing if my son is suitable for that program, and after accessing my son would not be suitable for their program, they asked me if I wanted to take up SLT sessions with their rehab centre.

I was so happy when they offer me... And silly me keep asking \"really can meh?\", cos I tried to appeal so many times at KKH-CDU and they kept saying once my son in EIPIC, they dun offer SLT sessions.

I also dun understand why they have this gap as well.

Even though is a 1 per month session, I find the session very fruitful. The SLT will write a series of things that I should do with my kid at home. Unlike my pte SLT, she only tells me what my son knows and what my son dunno.. without any action to follow up.

And best part is KKH SLT told me if I want to, I just continue with my SLT social group sessions will do. The 1-1 one, the KKH can cover it. I am so happy, I can save money on the costly 1-1 SLT already.

[nugget]

Someone was asking abt EIPIC Center in punggol?


There is a Metta Preschool which accepts only mild ASD children into their school. My son is with them and so far they are very friendly and caring. But you need to get access and referred to there via KKH-CDU.

[nugget]

Sorry lately I am pretty tied up with my newborn... But my heart is with all the mummies here as well.. and I am happy to read that some of your kids are improving


I think we shld not give up.. celebrate every achievement.

My son is also proud to be a big brother as far as I can tell

[nugget]

I am surprised that we can by option discharge our kids from KKH-CDU then be on our own going forward… when come my time, I think I will want my case to be refer to another govt subsidy body for future follow up.


If not all these years of follow up with CDU is like wasted isn’t it?

[mashy]

nugget:

I am surprised that we can by option discharge our kids from KKH-CDU then be on our own going forward.. when come my time, I think I will want my case to be refer to another govt subsidy body for future follow up.


If not all these years of follow up with CDU is like wasted isn't it?

I wonder if like that discharge, next time for insurance, by right we can declare he's been discharged already right? Then they can treat him as 'normal' case?

[helplessmum3]

mashy,

i have no choice, when my son attend cc, they P already ask me to get proof to say my son is NT kid. :(.. so get go KKH CDU. SUCKS place!!! we pay subsidize amount but the workers there get pay specialist amount u know, waste our GOVT money for sub price.!!!