All About Autism

[tyeogh]

jme:

Hi tyeogh


How long did you wait for acceptance? Mine was really fast even though I was told the waiting time could be 12-18months. Caught me off guard when received acceptance letter cos we r staying in the east so logistic wise also quite inconvenient

I waited approx 6 months. During the evaluation, someone said 12-18 months so I too was caught by surprise. I was offered the 12pm slot on 4 days. Just can't make the time even though I stay 15 mins away. Both my missus and me work. They should provide transport arrangement but who am I to complain? They insist parents, not helpers, must fetch and sit in. True for you?

Big decision bec ARC offers direct access to Pathlight. I am told Pathlight uses the same evaluation team as ARC so the paperwork gets sorted first.

[tyeogh]

Couragemom:

Hi jme,


I think you are really lucky because my friend's kid really waited more than 1 year to get into ARC! Just started recently and the boy settled down fast and is learning things also as the eipic system in place in ARC is very very structured and her son took well to it.

I am starting my son in a new per-school that is a good 20mins drive away (assuming no traffic jam!). Initially wasn't even in my search radar as I felt traveling time was long but as their program suited my son's OT needs so decided to try and got accepted. Good luck to both our sons in their new environment!

I believe ARC picks and chooses. If you meet their criteria, the offer will come quick. If your child is on the more severe end of the spectrum, they will fill up the slots first and then call upon their \"B listers\".

They work on the basis that your child should not disrupt classes (I hope I am wrong). I can understand their logic but it is a very unfair system bec the next question becomes What if your child is severely autistic? Who can you turn to? This is the question our society has not answered yet.

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[mashy]

tyeogh:

Couragemom:

Hi jme,


I think you are really lucky because my friend's kid really waited more than 1 year to get into ARC! Just started recently and the boy settled down fast and is learning things also as the eipic system in place in ARC is very very structured and her son took well to it.

I am starting my son in a new per-school that is a good 20mins drive away (assuming no traffic jam!). Initially wasn't even in my search radar as I felt traveling time was long but as their program suited my son's OT needs so decided to try and got accepted. Good luck to both our sons in their new environment!

I believe ARC picks and chooses. If you meet their criteria, the offer will come quick. If your child is on the more severe end of the spectrum, they will fill up the slots first and then call upon their \"B listers\".

They work on the basis that your child should not disrupt classes (I hope I am wrong). I can understand their logic but it is a very unfair system bec the next question becomes What if your child is severely autistic? Who can you turn to? This is the question our society has not answered yet.

Based on what u said, I'm thinking that it could be that ARC is looking for kids who fit the profile that they are looking for in the class so that they can complement each other? The KKH OT searches for kids who have similar issues like mine, about the same age and put them together for social groups. It could be that it is more effective this way than having a bunch of kids with different issues. Well, that's just my guess.

[happystar]

Double E:

Mummies

Just sharing this for your consideration. Not sure if you all remembered if I also send my son for weekly neuro-feedback. I have to say that it has helped my son to stay more focus and absorb better.

I concluded this because during the two weeks which he missed his neurofeedback sessions, he was less focused and daydreaming more when he had his sessions. At first, we couldn't conclude why the behaviour change. But then, when he resumed his neuro sessions, his ability to focus came back. So we thought it must be the neurofeedback sessions.

If you have concerns about your kids not focusing, you may want to give neurofeedback a try. Once a week, per session is abt 40mins for $60.

Hi Double E,
I chanced upon your post when searching for neurofeedback. Contemplating for my son who can't focus in his work despite attending SLT and OT. Can you tell us the procedures in greater detail? Does the therapist do a brain mapping or hair analysis first to see what programme to administer? Is your son still attending any session now or are the benefits from the initial sessions permanent? Will there be any side effects? Thanks!

[Double E]

happystar:

Double E:

Mummies

Just sharing this for your consideration. Not sure if you all remembered if I also send my son for weekly neuro-feedback. I have to say that it has helped my son to stay more focus and absorb better.

I concluded this because during the two weeks which he missed his neurofeedback sessions, he was less focused and daydreaming more when he had his sessions. At first, we couldn't conclude why the behaviour change. But then, when he resumed his neuro sessions, his ability to focus came back. So we thought it must be the neurofeedback sessions.

If you have concerns about your kids not focusing, you may want to give neurofeedback a try. Once a week, per session is abt 40mins for $60.

Hi Double E,
I chanced upon your post when searching for neurofeedback. Contemplating for my son who can't focus in his work despite attending SLT and OT. Can you tell us the procedures in greater detail? Does the therapist do a brain mapping or hair analysis first to see what programme to administer? Is your son still attending any session now or are the benefits from the initial sessions permanent? Will there be any side effects? Thanks!

The one that I sent my son to is really simple and straightforward. He did a demo to show us his brainwaves, how was it not connected and say how the nureofeedback could help. We just bought the theory and signed for 20 sessions. He is still attending now, no side effects, very safe and not invasive. In fact the kid likes it cos is like playing games. He will be placed infront of a TV with wires pasted on his temple, then watch a programme which will react according to his brainwaves.

[happystar]

Hi Double E,

Do they give you feedback after each session on your boy’s progress? Have you noticed a huge improvement in his focus and attention after he attended the sessions or his symptoms are quite mild to start with? I read another company called Spectrum Learning also does neurofeedback and I’m deciding between these 2 companies.

[Summer tan]

sembgal:

Summer tan:

Hi any mummies know of any good asd support primary school in the north? Thanks.

Can try Naval Base Primary School.

Thanks sembgal. Have you heard of semb pri sch? Is the support good?

[Double E]

happystar:

Hi Double E,

Do they give you feedback after each session on your boy's progress? Have you noticed a huge improvement in his focus and attention after he attended the sessions or his symptoms are quite mild to start with? I read another company called Spectrum Learning also does neurofeedback and I'm deciding between these 2 companies.

My boy's symptoms are mild, so I won't say I see a huge improvement. But I do think it helps. His attention could be worse without this neuro feedback.

[ImMeeMee]

Summer tan:

Thanks sembgal. Have you heard of semb pri sch? Is the support good?

summer tan, I stay up north and have looked around quite a bit while I was considering mainstream schools for my doter two years back.

I would say Naval Base Primary School has a relatively good reputation to support ASD children in the northern area. I went for its open house two years ago, and overall the school gave an impression that they were very supportive of the children. They also mentioned that they have quite a number of ASD children and the number of AEDs is higher due to the higher number of special needs children.

After the session I stayed back to speak to the VP and there was a long queue of parents and from what I heard, a number was there to make enquiry because of special needs. The VP came across as someone who was kind and accommodating.

That was about two years ago and I do not know whether things have changed since then. One parent friend that I spoke to quite some time ago also mentioned NBPS and said her son was there. She gave thumbs up on its support.

The other school that you may want to consider could be Chong Boon that is next to PL in AMK. I have not been there but the fact that they have children on an exchange program with PL during certain activities gives me the impression that they would be relatively more embracing. You may like to check it out.

HTH.