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trijoy:

Hi funkymonkey,


The term 'dyspraxia' was mentioned to me that my boy might be having this instead of being ASD. Do you know what is the major diffirence between the 2 ?

Thanks

I think the key differences are
a) obsession (ASD) vs strong interest
b) quality of communication & social skills impairment - peers, family, other adults
c) unusual responses (stereotyped behaviours associated with ASD vs inappropriate behv associated with other communication disorders)

A child can have both dyspraxia & ASD.

I teach a lot of children with dual diagnoses, esp Learning Disabilities. If you like to know more, you can send PM.

[funkymonkey]

pingsped:

trijoy:

Hi funkymonkey,


The term 'dyspraxia' was mentioned to me that my boy might be having this instead of being ASD. Do you know what is the major diffirence between the 2 ?

Thanks

I think the key differences are
a) obsession (ASD) vs strong interest
b) quality of communication & social skills impairment - peers, family, other adults
c) unusual responses (stereotyped behaviours associated with ASD vs inappropriate behv associated with other communication disorders)

A child can have both dyspraxia & ASD.

I teach a lot of children with dual diagnoses, esp Learning Disabilities. If you like to know more, you can send PM.

Hi pingsped,
I understand from this thread is that u are a an AED or therapist?
My gal 8 is attending P1 now.
Her FT is very good and i've been open to her about my gals issues.
My gal's MT teacher is giving me a headache.She is .......let's just put it in a civilised way, Ignorant and insensitive to my gal's needs.
My gal comes home CRYING and stressed out,have nightmares and pains and cramps...i spoke to the AED at her school and the FT should i complin to princi[al. i cannot tahan.
please advice

[pingsped]

funkymonkey:

Hi pingsped,
I understand from this thread is that u are a an AED or therapist?
My gal 8 is attending P1 now.
Her FT is very good and i've been open to her about my gals issues.
My gal's MT teacher is giving me a headache.She is .......let's just put it in a civilised way, Ignorant and insensitive to my gal's needs.
My gal comes home CRYING and stressed out,have nightmares and pains and cramps...i spoke to the AED at her school and the FT should i complin to princi[al. i cannot tahan.
please advice

hi funkymonkey

I'm a therapist in private practice, soon-to-be just tutor

My student had some issues with MT teacher some years back. He was still a little rigid in P2 and a bit blunt. He also had a rather loud voice. I think the parent tried to get the FT to help but it was difficult for her to correct her colleague.

I wrote a letter in Mandarin. Key points:
a) explaining ASD condition
b) medical diagnosis
c) many years of therapy
d) his parents' wish that he could learn like his peers, grow up to be a useful and contributing member of society

It worked cos it's a very old-school type of appeal letter. The MT was receptive and went out of her way to help the child

You can request for a case conference to discuss your child's condition. Or you can write a similar letter in Mandarin. Maybe mention that your child has had to defer P1 for one year due to her condition.

I usu try not to complain to principal or MOE unless the MT teacher is \"beyond hope\" or abusive. Sometimes, the situation can spiral out of control. I try to appeal to their good sense and morals first, before escalating the complaint progressively. We have act in the best interest of your child.

Maybe you should start a thread for dyspraxia. It's quite prevalent childhood condition but not as well-known as ASD and dyslexia.

cheers, Ping

[funkymonkey]

Hi pingsped,

Thanks!
I took your advice.MT still doesn't want to see me but FT and the AED at school was super supportive.
My gal will sit out during MT and will join again only when the new teacher comes in,next month.Meantime she will do work with the AED.
:celebrate: :celebrate: :celebrate:

[ImMeeMee]

pingsped:

funkymonkey:

Hi pingsped,
I understand from this thread is that u are a an AED or therapist?
My gal 8 is attending P1 now.
Her FT is very good and i've been open to her about my gals issues.
My gal's MT teacher is giving me a headache.She is .......let's just put it in a civilised way, Ignorant and insensitive to my gal's needs.
My gal comes home CRYING and stressed out,have nightmares and pains and cramps...i spoke to the AED at her school and the FT should i complin to princi[al. i cannot tahan.
please advice

hi funkymonkey

I'm a therapist in private practice, soon-to-be just tutor

My student had some issues with MT teacher some years back. He was still a little rigid in P2 and a bit blunt. He also had a rather loud voice. I think the parent tried to get the FT to help but it was difficult for her to correct her colleague.

I wrote a letter in Mandarin. Key points:
a) explaining ASD condition
b) medical diagnosis
c) many years of therapy
d) his parents' wish that he could learn like his peers, grow up to be a useful and contributing member of society

It worked cos it's a very old-school type of appeal letter. The MT was receptive and went out of her way to help the child

You can request for a case conference to discuss your child's condition. Or you can write a similar letter in Mandarin. Maybe mention that your child has had to defer P1 for one year due to her condition.

I usu try not to complain to principal or MOE unless the MT teacher is \"beyond hope\" or abusive. Sometimes, the situation can spiral out of control. I try to appeal to their good sense and morals first, before escalating the complaint progressively. We have act in the best interest of your child.

Maybe you should start a thread for dyspraxia. It's quite prevalent childhood condition but not as well-known as ASD and dyslexia.

cheers, Ping

Hi, am learning about school environment for special needs kids to prepare ourselves when my daughter hits that age. may i know what is MT and FT? thanks.

[funkymonkey]

ImMeeMee:

pingsped:

[quote=\"funkymonkey\"]
Hi pingsped,
I understand from this thread is that u are a an AED or therapist?
My gal 8 is attending P1 now.
Her FT is very good and i've been open to her about my gals issues.
My gal's MT teacher is giving me a headache.She is .......let's just put it in a civilised way, Ignorant and insensitive to my gal's needs.
My gal comes home CRYING and stressed out,have nightmares and pains and cramps...i spoke to the AED at her school and the FT should i complin to princi[al. i cannot tahan.
please advice

hi funkymonkey

I'm a therapist in private practice, soon-to-be just tutor

My student had some issues with MT teacher some years back. He was still a little rigid in P2 and a bit blunt. He also had a rather loud voice. I think the parent tried to get the FT to help but it was difficult for her to correct her colleague.

I wrote a letter in Mandarin. Key points:
a) explaining ASD condition
b) medical diagnosis
c) many years of therapy
d) his parents' wish that he could learn like his peers, grow up to be a useful and contributing member of society

It worked cos it's a very old-school type of appeal letter. The MT was receptive and went out of her way to help the child

You can request for a case conference to discuss your child's condition. Or you can write a similar letter in Mandarin. Maybe mention that your child has had to defer P1 for one year due to her condition.

I usu try not to complain to principal or MOE unless the MT teacher is \"beyond hope\" or abusive. Sometimes, the situation can spiral out of control. I try to appeal to their good sense and morals first, before escalating the complaint progressively. We have act in the best interest of your child.

Maybe you should start a thread for dyspraxia. It's quite prevalent childhood condition but not as well-known as ASD and dyslexia.

cheers, Ping

Hi, am learning about school environment for special needs kids to prepare ourselves when my daughter hits that age. may i know what is MT and FT? thanks.[/quote]Hi ImeeMee,
FT is Form teacher and MT is Mother Tongue.
When is your DD going to P1?
It really pays to read up about primary schools and see if they have good AED;ie.Allied Educator in their schools.Also must check if the schools offer Foundation subjects in case our kids cannot catch up in P4.
All the best!!!

[ImMeeMee]

funkymonkey:

FT is Form teacher and MT is Mother Tongue.

When is your DD going to P1?
It really pays to read up about primary schools and see if they have good AED;ie.Allied Educator in their schools.Also must check if the schools offer Foundation subjects in case our kids cannot catch up in P4.
All the best!!!

thanks for information, funkymonkey. my dd3 is going to primary school in about 2 years time but i do believe that it is good to know background first so as to facilitate decision making. is there a thread on which primary schools have good AEDs and good support programs?

thanks again.

[trijoy]

Same here, hope to have the info too prior to register my son into any pri sch…

[funkymonkey]

trijoy:

Same here, hope to have the info too prior to register my son into any pri sch......

Hi Immeemee and trijoy,

I don't know if there's a thread on schools on AED and special supports.
What I did was check out each and every school 's website ( the ones that i narrowed down )
I see whether they have AED and learning support specialists. Some schools don't offer Foundation subjects and some schools are VERY exam orientated.So i look for my gal a convent school that have kind and understanding teachers and more holistic and focuses also on other things besides academics.
Next i go down to the school and sort of \"spy\" .... how students speak,call the G.O (general office) and see how polite they are...
Then i time myself to and from school to see if the distance is too far or just right...
I know it sounds KS but hey...i figure if my gal can enjoy at least the first three years of primary school then i've done a good job.things gets harder when they are in P4 and i'll probably take her out of school and homeschool her if she's not happy and unable to cope...
Just my thoughts ya..
I'm no expert just a mother with a special needs kid
:celebrate:
Good luck everyone :celebrate:

[trijoy]

Hi FunkyMonkey,


You are a very hardworking mom , I am not certain that my son will be able to attend mainstream school… sorry, what are foundation subjects ?

Thanks