All About Autism
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Kkh physcologist has diagnosed him at st Andrew hospital .
He has above average iq. That’s all.
He is still ASD. At that time according to the physcologist as long 3 out of 6 already confirm as ASD.
Today his trail school teacher say when teacher angry n firm to him he will act to be an angel by lean on her n smooth his head on her body…
Manipulating …
Double E, yr son is more advance then my son…
Yr son talk more then my son n he is able to answer yr phone call.
I also confuse . They say ASD is a wide range.
For my son talking wise he only know how to request this request that n answer simple questions n when give choices he is able to say his choice .
Instruction talking he too able to do it , 3 steps instructions
It’s the interaction that very lacking . Others normal kids can hav conversation Tru n fro smoothly but my son can’t.
He can draw alot of item from loliipop , umbrella , ice cream, potatoes, triangle , recently he draw car. He can write A , M , E
He can color within each picture w difference color on each of them.
He can feed him self even scoop soup, he can drink from cup. He can use fork.
He can pull up his pants, he can put his hands into sleeves hand by hand
He can climb NET chain, ladder , staircase up n down.
These are the basic .
Usually motor skill not really a problem to ASD child.
He will show affectionate when kids cry by go near smile at them n give them a hug.
He can walk freely at shopping mall n turn around to see if we still w him.
He he talk very loud he will peep at us see if we are looking at him .
He will come to me n play w me , squeeze my nose & etc.
He love to see himself in the mirror to do all kind of expression -
helplessmum3:
What are the 3 out of 6?Kkh physcologist has diagnosed him at st Andrew hospital .
He has above average iq. That's all.
He is still ASD. At that time according to the physcologist as long 3 out of 6 already confirm as ASD.
Today his trail school teacher say when teacher angry n firm to him he will act to be an angel by lean on her n smooth his head on her body..
Manipulating ...
Double E, yr son is more advance then my son..
Yr son talk more then my son n he is able to answer yr phone call.
I also confuse . They say ASD is a wide range.
For my son talking wise he only know how to request this request that n answer simple questions n when give choices he is able to say his choice .
Instruction talking he too able to do it , 3 steps instructions
It's the interaction that very lacking . Others normal kids can hav conversation Tru n fro smoothly but my son can't.
He can draw alot of item from loliipop , umbrella , ice cream, potatoes, triangle , recently he draw car. He can write A , M , E
He can color within each picture w difference color on each of them.
He can feed him self even scoop soup, he can drink from cup. He can use fork.
He can pull up his pants, he can put his hands into sleeves hand by hand
He can climb NET chain, ladder , staircase up n down.
These are the basic .
Usually motor skill not really a problem to ASD child.
He will show affectionate when kids cry by go near smile at them n give them a hug.
He can walk freely at shopping mall n turn around to see if we still w him.
He he talk very loud he will peep at us see if we are looking at him .
He will come to me n play w me , squeeze my nose & etc.
He love to see himself in the mirror to do all kind of expression -
ArielMermaid:
Arielmermaid, care to share your plans for your child on school placement options when he is due for primary school education? My daughter is currently 5 yo and I am looking into the school placement options.
He is currently 6 years old, in the afternoon session. There are about 6 others in his class, with 3 teachers and some volunteers.
Hrmmmm... as for his progress, when he was 3 years old, he ran around whenever he had the chance, spoke only a few words and was totally unregulated. Now, at 6+, generally he listens to instructions but knows who he can bully and \"override\", can sit down and work with me for about 2 hours at a stretch, talks alot, can read and write and do simple math. Of course, he still have his quirks and autistic and socially- inappropriate behaviour and other challenges.
I have to add that other than Rainbow, he also has a lot of classes and therapies. In fact, until recently, his mondays to saturdays were totally filled up with classes and therapies.
I find that there is still a lot of emphasis on academics at this early age of 7-8 years old, and wonder whether this is the right direction for special needs children.
TIA. -
And why was he diagnosed by kkh psychologist in st Andrew’s hospital? Don’t they diagnose cases in kkh itself?
Isn’t st Andrew for children above 7 yrs old? Wouldn’t a 3 yr old be better assessed in kkh that is meant for preschoolers? -
Helplessmum
so what 3 criteria did he meet out of the 6? And for his iq, how many points did he get? i wonder how is IQ test conducted.
ASD kids also can have motor issues like motor planning and fine motor. My boy has fine motor issues, eg. he doesn’t know how to tear paper,instead of pulling it forward, he will pull the paper side way. But it is also improving, there are many things that he can’t do previously, he is slowly catching up now.
Your boy is doing very well already. He has not reached 3 right? My son is already 3.5, he will be due for P1 in 2.5 years time.
Actually until now, I am still thinking if I should send him to a mainstream primary or Pathlight. I had actually decided on mainstream until I met my ex-colleague yesterday. Her son is in P2 at Pathlight and doing well. Apart from speech which is slower than his peers, he doesn’t seem to have any other issues. Can make friends, able to cope with studies and no behaviour or sensory issues. My colleague said Pathlight is good and provides a very good learning environment for his son.
However, I am still tempted to let my boy try out mainstream and only if he can’t take it, then transfer him to Pathlight. But Pathlight has a long wait list.
For mummies whose kids are in mainstream, have u ever thought of sending your kids to Pathlight ? what makes u decide to let your kid go to mainstream? Care to share? -
Double E:
I haven't thought of pathlight at all honestly. Ok, maybe just a fleeting moment. Like u said, I rather let him try a mainstream school and if cannot cope then transfer. I don't want to take away the chance of mingling with other NT kids because of what I thought. It's his life. I really want it to be as normal as possible. And I'm happy that he's coping well and improving all the time.Helplessmum
so what 3 criteria did he meet out of the 6? And for his iq, how many points did he get? i wonder how is IQ test conducted.
ASD kids also can have motor issues like motor planning and fine motor. My boy has fine motor issues, eg. he doesn't know how to tear paper,instead of pulling it forward, he will pull the paper side way. But it is also improving, there are many things that he can't do previously, he is slowly catching up now.
Your boy is doing very well already. He has not reached 3 right? My son is already 3.5, he will be due for P1 in 2.5 years time.
Actually until now, I am still thinking if I should send him to a mainstream primary or Pathlight. I had actually decided on mainstream until I met my ex-colleague yesterday. Her son is in P2 at Pathlight and doing well. Apart from speech which is slower than his peers, he doesn't seem to have any other issues. Can make friends, able to cope with studies and no behaviour or sensory issues. My colleague said Pathlight is good and provides a very good learning environment for his son.
However, I am still tempted to let my boy try out mainstream and only if he can't take it, then transfer him to Pathlight. But Pathlight has a long wait list.
For mummies whose kids are in mainstream, have u ever thought of sending your kids to Pathlight ? what makes u decide to let your kid go to mainstream? Care to share?
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Helplessmum
Maybe is worthwhile for u to get a second opinion. If he is still progressing as well as you have mentioned, you can perhaps re-assess him when he is 3.5 years?
I feel that the most glaring sign that your son has that makes him very unlikely to be ASD is his interest to interact and play with his peers.
No doubt, there are ASD kids who are high-functioning and maybe with high IQ, but the common thread is that they are not interested to interact or play with their peers. That’s why we say ASD kids’ main problem is social impairment. But from what you have described, clearly, he doesn’t have this issue.
If you are to go for a second diagnosis and you tell the psychologist just like what you have told us here, there is a chance that your son’s ASD status may be revoked. -
Double E:
Double E, I am considering another approach, and that is a one-year deferment. This is really because I think that my daughter will benefit if I were to provide her with the rightful support for another year before I place her into primary school. Of course, I still hope that she can go mainstream school after that, but I am keeping all options open depending on how she develops.Helplessmum
so what 3 criteria did he meet out of the 6? And for his iq, how many points did he get? i wonder how is IQ test conducted.
ASD kids also can have motor issues like motor planning and fine motor. My boy has fine motor issues, eg. he doesn't know how to tear paper,instead of pulling it forward, he will pull the paper side way. But it is also improving, there are many things that he can't do previously, he is slowly catching up now.
Your boy is doing very well already. He has not reached 3 right? My son is already 3.5, he will be due for P1 in 2.5 years time.
Actually until now, I am still thinking if I should send him to a mainstream primary or Pathlight. I had actually decided on mainstream until I met my ex-colleague yesterday. Her son is in P2 at Pathlight and doing well. Apart from speech which is slower than his peers, he doesn't seem to have any other issues. Can make friends, able to cope with studies and no behaviour or sensory issues. My colleague said Pathlight is good and provides a very good learning environment for his son.
However, I am still tempted to let my boy try out mainstream and only if he can't take it, then transfer him to Pathlight. But Pathlight has a long wait list.
For mummies whose kids are in mainstream, have u ever thought of sending your kids to Pathlight ? what makes u decide to let your kid go to mainstream? Care to share?
The next question is then what to do during the one-year deferment. Currently I am looking into 2 options:
1. Preparatory track at Pathlight. This program offers a K2/P1 mixed curriculum and is a bridge between K2 and P1. After this program, decisions could then be made on whether to continue with Pathlight primary currciulum or to mainstream.
2. My daughter's current EIPIC centre offers preparatory classes at 3 levels, and my daughter is currently at level 1. She can still progress to level 3 during the year of deferment.
The idea is to continue to build on her foundation during the year of deferment, and not to repeat what she has been doing.
There are different schools of thought, and I am aware some parents feel that their children should go mainstream primary school when they reach the age milestone. But for me personally, I reckon that one year of additional support out of her whole lifetime will not do harm. In fact, it may do good, especially since we all know our children will bloom later. Its all about pacing, but to each his/her own. -
Mashy
Thanks for sharing. My thoughts are the same.
But I can’t help but worry if he can cope with the stress since mainstream emphasize a lot on academic. And also school bully.
The same colleague has another P4 NT girl, at P4, the teacher is already stressing the students, telling them they have to prepare for PSLE. And she shared with me the Maths questions. I tell u, I almost fell off my chair. The maths questions are really tough, and the kids have to read between the lines. Not only do they need to be strong in Maths but language as well.
Seriously, all the Primary kids in Singapore are really suffering under our MOE system. PM Lee said we parents are Kiasu and that we should let our pre-school kids play more, how can we not be kiasu when MOE sets such a high bar for our kids? Unless all of us have gifted kids who can whiz through their studies without help. -
ImMeeMee
Yes, I heard of the primary preparatory programme in Pathlight. It is also in my plan to send my boy there before he goes to P1.
Have u found out about registration procedure? I wonder if is also a long wait list.
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