All About Autism
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Dear all
Just in case you are interested to read this...this was published by MOH recently.
This is the link
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On what basis will the mainstream primary school reject kids with Autism?
DS2 (4yrs old) seems to have mild Autism (his teacher has also acknowledge this, and thankfully is taking steps to help rectify). My 1st appointment with the specialist is not till July.
He does not like to socialise, enjoys routine stuff, can be bad temper when things don’t go his way, and does not know how to talk well (will repeat the question you asked him). Instuctions wise, sometimes he understands, and there are times he doesn’t seem to, though he can do some work by himself, and memorise those short stories we read to him.
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snoorks:
Hi, I don't really know much, but I do know it depends on how well your kid can integrate into a main stream, and also depends on whether he is able to cope. His IQ level, and also his behavioural patterns. Too many factors. Ultimately, these few years before he starts school is really important. You need to get him as prepared as possible if you would like him to go to a mainstream school.On what basis will the mainstream primary school reject kids with Autism?
DS2 (4yrs old) seems to have mild Autism (his teacher has also acknowledge this, and thankfully is taking steps to help rectify). My 1st appointment with the specialist is not till July.
He does not like to socialise, enjoys routine stuff, can be bad temper when things don't go his way, and does not know how to talk well (will repeat the question you asked him). Instuctions wise, sometimes he understands, and there are times he doesn't seem to, though he can do some work by himself, and memorise those short stories we read to him.
Kinda worry.
Having said that, some of my friends prefer to put their kids in special schools as they attend to the child's needs better. Not every child who has special needs can qualify, and there's also a long waiting queue to get into special schools. So see what works for you and the child the best. There's also a third option, which is international schools. Of course, that would work if you have a good budget.
Again, I'm no expert, but these are the options I weighed. My son was diagnosed with Asperger, and now in the GEP.
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Does anybody know which school's uniform is this boy wearing ?
http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sgseen/ugly_commuters/380444/mother_and_son_take_up_space_in_crowded_mrt_train.html
[quote] trivalmatters said on 26 May, 2010 Report as offensive
I know this boy.. At birth he is already disabled. I dun knw what medical condition but his leg muscles too weak to walk or stand. Give him a break la.. Parents try so hard to raise him still kena shoot by stomper.. Haiz.. You owe him/them an apology[/quote]I think it is quite unfair to have his picture posted up on STOMP with the sub-title \"Ugly Commuters\". I would like to try to contact they (perhaps via the school) to ask STOMP to take down the picture. -
It’s sad that so many Singaporeans pass judgement so quickly. It’s quite clear the boy must have been uncomfortable with the crowd or unwell physically hence the mother had to hold him.
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Hello, I am looking for recommendations for clinical diagnosis of autism for my girl of 3 yo.
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You mean diagnsis by a psychologist ? 3 year old normally go KKH or NUH.
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insider:
Noted with thanks.
Hi ImMeeMee,ImMeeMee:
Hello, I am looking for recommendations for clinical diagnosis of autism for my girl of 3 yo.
TIA.
I sent you a pm. Pls check... -
Dear all
I am sure all of you have now read today's ST on adults w autism. For those who have not, do try to get a copy & keep it for future reference. It is as detailed as it can get for now.
It broke my heart reading the few pages of article - the story is soo close to my heart.
Even tho my child is still young & started early intervention, I am very worried for him. I honestly do not know how far he can progress... I can only continue his early intervention and hold on dearly to the tiny ray of hope. He is coming to 4 soon ... after 1 full year of speech therapy & > half a year of early intervention, he still doesn't talk and still in a world of his own. In fact, I find his condition \"deteriorating\" despite the early intervention. He started to portray more \"traits of autism\" this year (ie flicking of fingers very close to his eyes, screaming, babbling & more babbling, body rocking, arms flapping.... & more temper tantrums & definitely MORE wailing !!!) It is really painful to see our dear child portraying all these \"idiosyncracies\" and only God knows if he can ever ever climb out of the spectrum or ever ever be able to integrate into society.
We do try to be positive & keep our hopes high ... but we are careful not to be \"swallowed\" into self-deceit unknowingly. Of course, we do pray hard that with early intervention, he will be able to lead normal life or \"close to normal life\" which is why we are still continuing w his special education & therapies. Right now, we are working on his eye contact, speech & behaviour; don't have much bandwidth to even think about his academic development (this is quite far back in our priority for him now). It is such an irony seeing how many parents today are relentlessly signing their kids up for countless enrichment classes so as to hone their children's academic achievements whereas I am relentlessly signing my kid up for therapies after therapies just to see that he achieves speech & eye contact !
Still waiting (shall i say longing) for the day where he can utter meaningful words, hold a sensible conversation & has lesser temper tantrums! Can't wait for the day to come where he can control his temper - no more screaming, wailing, body rocking both in public & at home - How NICE that will be
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