All About Autism
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i may not be expert, i do know how the important of having balance nutritions from kids.
I was browsing on nutritional benefit and found something, hopes these helps.
http://www.foodforthebrain.org/content.asp?id_Content=1632 -
Hi ImMeeMee, I am here!!!
You and other mums here are wonderful mothers! I am really nothing, compare to you all. I feel lost on dd's issues. When compare to your issues, mine are tiny ones. Reading the post here, it gives me lots of encouragement. Jia you everyone! We can do it! :love: -
hl_ng:
It is important to get the school's support on this. If you are willing to disclose your child's condition, it would be good to inform the school like school counsellor (if any), VP (or Principal) and the teachers teaching your child.Hi,
I have a boy who is also ASD at 6, going to main stream next yr.. now my main worry is how to cope in his new school.
Can parent share how do you cope with the school, teacher and their behaviour?
Ng
For a start, u may wish to talk to the P or VP to get the Head's support. Do this either early Nov or some time early Dec. However, you need to time this right. Avoid the period when it's near the PSLE results and Sec1 postings. Don't think the P or VP will be in the mood to see u. Good to make an appointment in case the P or VP is away on their Dec hols. Once you have their support, it's easier to work with the teachers after that.
When school reopens next year, make an appointment to meet or talk to the teachers some time in Jan. In fact, it would be good to speak to the form teacher within the first 2 weeks.
The teachers would probably feel a little apprehensive handling a special needs child as they don't know what to expect. You might also want to prepare a list informing the teacher some of your child's traits and behaviour; and what are the remediation strategies to help manage your child.
The important thing is to seek the teachers' cooperation. Inform and assure the teachers that all of you (parents, teachers, school) are partners who are working towards helping your son cope better in school.
It is important to assure the teachers that on your part as the parent, you are there to support the teacher as well. This reinforces the partnership understanding.
At the same time, prepare your ds and help him to understand what to expect. Using visual aids or graphic organisers might help him prepare the school day's events. Draw a timetable for him, etc.
It would be good to get the teachers to identify a buddy for you ds. Not the older P3 buddies but a class buddy (or better still, a group of friends or nice classmates) who can help your ds cope better in class. When the kids are younger, most children have a natural desire wanting to help each other.
There will be the ups and downs getting you ds to settle in. But with a good support system, the child will slowly fit in.
All the best :celebrate: -
daisyt:
hi daisyt, good to see you at this thread. actually its always about relativity. Compared to mothers whose kids need invasive therapy (for whatever reasons), my issues are also relatively small, becos thankfully dd3's therapies are non-invasive. at times i also do feel shy about complaining and venting online ... :oops:Hi ImMeeMee, I am here!!!
You and other mums here are wonderful mothers! I am really nothing, compare to you all. I feel lost on dd's issues. When compare to your issues, mine are tiny ones. Reading the post here, it gives me lots of encouragement. Jia you everyone! We can do it! :love:
so no need to feel small. you can feel lost now, but one day you will find your way. just remember not to lose hope. -
hl_ng:
it is in itself a fantastic achievement that your ds can attend mainstream school at 7.Hi,
I have a boy who is also ASD at 6, going to main stream next yr.. now my main worry is how to cope in his new school.
Can parent share how do you cope with the school, teacher and their behaviour?
Ng
i am mentally prepared that my dd3 will be delayed in her academics. thanks for showing me that ASD children can also achieve their milestones on time. i am hopeful that my dd is able to do like your ds when time comes. -
dear buds, thanks for your kind words, and your reminder for me to take care of myself. it has come aptly as nowadays I hardly have energy and time for myself, after spending all my energy on kids and dh and at the same time maintaining a FT job.
truth be told, I have been complacent about taking care of myself, especially my health. my reminders that I should go for that jog or that health screening have gone on deaf ears, as there is always that excuse called ‘wait’. will is not iron enough at this point, and I need to work on that. sigh, but with so many things to do … wait lah.
at times, I feel mentally and physically so tired, and what little time I have left for myself I just either sleep (to catch up on what has been deprived), or I sit there stoned. or go online to pour out my feelings and get rid of them so that they dont hold me hostage.
hopefully we can adjust fully one day, and by then hopefully it is not late for me to catch up on my health. -
Hi everyone,
I feel just like you too ImMeeMee…it makes me thankful that I am a SAHM and I can’t imagine that you have to work at the office too…I’m home schooling my gal at home and its no walk in the park either…but at least she is improving,slowly but surely and most importantly,we are happy that she is happy…hang in there dear we are all they have… -
funkymonkey:
yes, most important is to be at peace with yourself ... then one can be happy.Hi everyone,
I feel just like you too ImMeeMee..it makes me thankful that I am a SAHM and I can't imagine that you have to work at the office too...I'm home schooling my gal at home and its no walk in the park either..but at least she is improving,slowly but surely and most importantly,we are happy that she is happy...hang in there dear we are all they have... -
Hi everyone,
I am cobbie & a SAHM to a 2.5 yr old boy.
My little cutie was assessed to exhibit signs of mild autism when he is 2 but the doctor said it was not affirmative as he is still very young.
Nonetheless, we have started him on private OT & speech therapies.
He has shown some improvement since but we can’t nail this to the effect of therapies or simply his natural development.
I have only heard briefly of early intervention program. Can anyone help me by elaborating more on this ? Thanks !
Is there any good intervention centers to recommend ? -
cobbie:
Is there any good intervention centers to recommend ?
Dear cobbie,
I have sent you a PM on this, please check your INBOX!
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