All About Autism
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Today lunch topic at office is autistic !!
One my colleague say not to give birth at old age will hav ASD kids n go on…
Another colleague say ASD is so common these days even at thier temple there one who does things not normal pp will do.
They say Australia is a better place for ASD …
Both my colleagues are single -
helplessmum3:
Not bad. At least your colleagues are aware of what is autism.Today lunch topic at office is autistic !!
One my colleague say not to give birth at old age will hav ASD kids n go on...
Another colleague say ASD is so common these days even at thier temple there one who does things not normal pp will do.
They say Australia is a better place for ASD ..
Both my colleagues are single
Yup, in Australia ASD people are just treated like normal beings and they are better accepted there. Their healthcare is better covered and ASD support is provided by the state.
Hb and I are thinking of moving there as well, now with the announcement of 6.9M population, I really feel like migrating. But our roots are here, we have our parents here as well. really its not an easy decision. -
ImMeeMee:
Thank you! It truly helps. You have opened my mind. Maybe I should go for the open house. Any this year ?
If I may, do keep an open mind about whether its mainstream or PL at this juncture, especially since your child is still young.Summer tan:
That's why I feel it's very unfair sometimes. A bright and vocal boy like my son cannot go mainstream. I cannot imagine him going to pathlight school when he speaks so well. It's not as if he wants to hit friends. Yes i also don't want my child to be hit repeatedly which I will definitely complain to teachers and even the principal. but my son just couldn't control his anger. He doesn't even remember he does that at times.
If I'm the parent who is defensive and protective of my son then I have nothing to say. But I have tried so many ways, so many schools, therapy. Why can't parents of normal and quieter kids understand what people like me are going through.
I tend to think that as parents our decisions for our children should be based on the best interests of the child, and not what we expect them to be. If PL is able to provide a better support system for the ASD child to excel, then there is really nothing unfair about in sending the child to PL. I am certain there is a fair share of bright and vocal kids at PL, and they are there because they want to have a fair opportunity to access the education system, but with better infrastructural support. In fact, after I went to PL's open house last year, I came away with the impression that PL could be even more competitive than some of the neighbourhood mainstream schools.
Whether its PL or mainstream, none is higher or lower than the other, and they have their fair share of ups and downs and good and bad. Maybe if you try to think in this way, it may help to ease your stress for a while.
My two cents worth and hope this helps. -
nugget:
I also wanna migrate! But it's not as easy to migrate there as it is to migrate here!
Not bad. At least your colleagues are aware of what is autism.helplessmum3:
Today lunch topic at office is autistic !!
One my colleague say not to give birth at old age will hav ASD kids n go on...
Another colleague say ASD is so common these days even at thier temple there one who does things not normal pp will do.
They say Australia is a better place for ASD ..
Both my colleagues are single
Yup, in Australia ASD people are just treated like normal beings and they are better accepted there. Their healthcare is better covered and ASD support is provided by the state.
Hb and I are thinking of moving there as well, now with the announcement of 6.9M population, I really feel like migrating. But our roots are here, we have our parents here as well. really its not an easy decision.
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Hi Summer
Don’t dispel Pathlight just yet. Pathlight may not be a bad option if you son can excel there because they also provide mainstream curriculum. Last year, a pathlight student scored 273 in his PSLE, so what does it says? In fact, I will be happy if my son can make it to Pathlight.
Do go to Pathlight’s open house to get a feel of the place and the students. I mentioned in this thread earlier that I had the opportunity to volunteer at Pathlight for a day, brought the students to Gardens by the Bay. The group that I led must be very high-functioning, because they are very vocal and soooo bright. Perhaps just like your son. In fact, they are good friends with each other. I didn’t see any ASD trait in them at all. I asked the teacher why is this group of kids at Pathlight when they seem perfectly fine to me. The teacher explained that this group has behaviour issue such as poor anger management. But seriously, they hid it so well that I can’t tell at all. They joke, they speak perfect English and so knowledgeable. And once you are in Pathlight, doesn’t mean you will forever be there. The teachers told me that if the kid shows improvement eg, in managing his behaviour, they will recommend to parents to transfer the kid to mainstream.
So cheer up!
Today, I had a quick chat with my son’s CC teacher. I asked her how is he. She said he is doing fine, can take instruction, not disruptive but he is very quiet and doesn’t talk to his classmates. If my son can take the initiative to talk to other kids or answer other childrens’ question appropriately by this year, I will volunteer my time in my Church’s ministry to thank God for his grace because this is one area that I have no idea how to teach him. Even going to EIPIC didn’t help much. So, I will let God lead the way and trust in Him that he will heal my son. I will just do what I can and don’t worry too much.
Summer, your son is now at Eden’s? Which branch is he at? Eden’s Clementi has offered my son a place in the afternoon session but we are now quite pleased with Leapfrog’s approach in teaching my son so not sure if we want to transfer him. But if I give up the slot at Eden’s, I doubt CEL will want to help me find a vacancy the next time because this will be my 3rd transfer. Can you share with my your views on Eden’s? The only benefit that I can think of is that Eden’s uses the same teaching methods as ARC which is affiliated to Pathlight. Will be great if you can share your feedback.
Thank you. -
slmkhoo:
The services provided may be better, but you will need to factor in cultural differences, being an ethnic minority, being apart from extended family etc. The grass tends to be greener on the other side before you cross over, so consider all factors carefully.[/quote]We don't get much physical help from the extended family anyway, so even if we see each other once a year also shouldn't be too bad.
I also wanna migrate! But it's not as easy to migrate there as it is to migrate here!mashy:
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Not bad. At least your colleagues are aware of what is autism.
Yup, in Australia ASD people are just treated like normal beings and they are better accepted there. Their healthcare is better covered and ASD support is provided by the state.
Hb and I are thinking of moving there as well, now with the announcement of 6.9M population, I really feel like migrating. But our roots are here, we have our parents here as well. really its not an easy decision.
we are already already becoming a minority in our home country, so not much difference. Now the MRT trains are packed with foreigners even during off peak times. I was a minority on the train. I was surrounded by China foreigners yakking in their Chinese, another bunch of HKers here on business trip, some ang mohs on the way back after lunch etc. There was just a handful of Singaporeans including myself. I thought I was in a different country.
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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!
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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. -
nugget:
what kind of help does Australia provide for ASD children, that SG lack ?
Yup, in Australia ASD people are just treated like normal beings and they are better accepted there. Their healthcare is better covered and ASD support is provided by the state. ( -
phtthp:
All the therapies that Australia have, SG also have.
what kind of help does Australia provide for ASD children, that SG lack ?nugget:
Yup, in Australia ASD people are just treated like normal beings and they are better accepted there. Their healthcare is better covered and ASD support is provided by the state. (
I am talking about the environment, social awareness and a caring society.
First of all, their medical is heavily subsidized and available. Even as a PR, you are covered under their medicare. In SG, if our kid ASD, there is no chance you can get any insurance for him/her. (I have asked, my son will not be able to buy any life insurance) and some ASD kids are not even allow to buy health insurance as pointed out by Mashy.
I read ASD adults carry cards to tell people that they have autism when buying things or out and about, people will be more patient and help these folks (example: by showing pictures of the food that they want to order). In SG, if you show such a card to people, some might feel you are wasting their time or some even shun away from you like you have some contagious diseases.
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