All About Autism

[helplessmum3]

My son current cc teachers say he is an angel . Totally manageable no behavior issue…


Summer tan, the faults lie on PCF setting really … Ur son is upset might b the teachers treated him …

If u read back I too hav problem w previous cc…

[helplessmum3]

Pcf is for nomal kids but not for high iq kids…


Our ASD kids need challenges , pcf is not challenging enough for them…

[mashy]

nugget:

phtthp:

Path light school fees is $500 per month

Yup, normal mainstream school fee cost abt $10 or less per month. Cos our kids are special needs, we need to pay more just for them to go into special school.

Why do i feel like I am being penalized for having a special needs kid. :imdrowning:

Actually it's because they are under MCYS or I dunno what is the new ministry called whereas mainstream schools are under MOE. They have completely different budget. MOE has a lot of money to spend so they can pay for a lot of things. Special needs schools depends on mainly donors and some help from mcys. That is why u need to pay more for school fees. And very often, they also get run down sch buildings that have been vacated by MOE schools. pathlight is e only one I think that gets a new building.

[mashy]

helplessmum3:

Pcf is for nomal kids but not for high iq kids...


Our ASD kids need challenges , pcf is not challenging enough for them..

Unfortunately, not all ASD children have high IQ. What they need isn't just about challenges, it's also patience, attention and routine.

[mashy]

nugget:

mashy:

Yes yes! I agree that pathlight is a good alternative to mainstream. If cannot go mainstream, that's the next best place since it also studies the same subjects and can take PSLE. The Pathlight boy who scored 273 went into NUS High! That is my dream sch for my boy!

I also feel my boy will strive very well in pathlight. *i might sound like slapping myself in my next statement* But I want my boy to try to strive in mainstream first.

Cos when he grows up, there is no pathlight working environment for him. Its better he get adapted to mainstream environment if he can. If he really cant hope, they i will slowly queue up for entry into pathlight.

Same lah. If can survive in mainstream, that's best. It's a lot cheaper. My boy's psychology report recommends that if he can't thrive in mainstream school, he can opt for pathlight. I'm happy that he can manage so far in mainstream. Perhaps not the best student but at least average results. There are many NT kids who did a lot worse than him.

[mashy]

slmkhoo:

Even for the high IQ ASD kids, their main challenges are usually in behaviour and social skills, being challenged intellectually is secondary. I rate being able to interact socially and know how to behave appropriately in a wide range of situations as more important than intellectual development, at least in the early years. Once the behavoiur and self-management skills etc is sorted out, knowledge can be acquired more easily.

I agree with you. With my boy, it's not so much of intelligence that's the issue. It's the social behaviour.

[Summer tan]

ImMeeMee:

Summer tan:

Thank you! It truly helps. You have opened my mind. Maybe I should go for the open house. Any this year ?

You can check out the website or call the school to enquire about its open house.

summer, do drop by PL if you can. If for anything, go and browse at the numerous paintings done by the PL students that line the walls within the school premises. ASD kids may not be expressive with their words, but the way they communicate via drawings can be amazing. They never fail to touch my heart.

Ok I will thanks.

[Summer tan]

slmkhoo:

mashy:

[quote=\"helplessmum3\"]Pcf is for nomal kids but not for high iq kids...


Our ASD kids need challenges , pcf is not challenging enough for them..

Unfortunately, not all ASD children have high IQ. What they need isn't just about challenges, it's also patience, attention and routine.

Even for the high IQ ASD kids, their main challenges are usually in behaviour and social skills, being challenged intellectually is secondary. I rate being able to interact socially and know how to behave appropriately in a wide range of situations as more important than intellectual development, at least in the early years. Once the behavoiur and self-management skills etc is sorted out, knowledge can be acquired more easily.[/quote]I agree. That's why I always tell people around me that I would rather my child be quiet and slower than having behavioral issues.

[Summer tan]

helplessmum3:

My son current cc teachers say he is an angel . Totally manageable no behavior issue..


Summer tan, the faults lie on PCF setting really .. Ur son is upset might b the teachers treated him ...

If u read back I too hav problem w previous cc...

Do u mind sharing which cc is your child studying now? Is it church based?

Actually I don't think there's any thing much to share on my son's learning. Cos seriously to me that is not something I'm proud of as his behavior supersedes his knowledge. Nevertheless I don't mind just telling u he watched ur bb can read when he was few mths old n learn a lot from there's.

[Summer tan]

mashy:

slmkhoo:

Even for the high IQ ASD kids, their main challenges are usually in behaviour and social skills, being challenged intellectually is secondary. I rate being able to interact socially and know how to behave appropriately in a wide range of situations as more important than intellectual development, at least in the early years. Once the behavoiur and self-management skills etc is sorted out, knowledge can be acquired more easily.

I agree with you. With my boy, it's not so much of intelligence that's the issue. It's the social behaviour.

Hi mashy, do u mind sharing how you manage his behavior and ensure that he depicts those from home to school? Which eipic centre or OT specislist dod u send him before he was in primary school? Also has he got any AED attached to him? Thks!