All About Autism

[Estéema]

Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2055481\" time=\"1641956515\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2055481 time=1641956515 user_id=195250]
My Parent and my DH never agree to get a pet at home and therefore I don't have any experience / happiness from pet and the funny part is all my and my DH siblings also never keep any pet at home before. :oops:[/quote]

I know. It was hard convincing DH for years! Over the years, we’ve seen some boys having developmental issues. DH was concerned but when the covid locked us all in, he acknowledged the need for a pet to help us. Eventually, DH gave in for the sake of sanity. Was thankful.

[Zeal mummy]

Which pet would you recommend? One that is the lowest maintenance ? I think it might be tough for someone who has never had a pet in their family.

[ChiefKiasu]

Oh… I’ve been through all kinds… dogs, turtles, fish, birds, hamsters, etc. The problem with keeping a pet is the animal becomes entirely your responsibility.


These days, I keep no pets. But I would do monthly purchases of bird seeds and feed the pigeons at a spot far away from the residents. They are, overall, very clean and polite, but I’ve been marked by a couple of them who knows where I stay and would fly into my hall and glare at me to remind me it’s feeding time. But they only show up between 10-1pm and not other times. I guess even birds know it is not polite to keep bugging a guy for food.

[phtthp]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2055497\" time=\"1641964118\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2055497 time=1641964118 user_id=58173]
Which pet would you recommend? One that is the lowest maintenance ? I think it might be tough for someone who has never had a pet in their family.[/quote]

If any child wish to keep a dog companion at home, make sure that the dog is toilet trained.

[Zeal mummy]

phtthp\" post_id=\"2058490\" time=\"1644785313\" user_id=\"35251:

If any child wish to keep a dog companion at home, make sure that the dog is toilet trained.

Thank you for the suggestion! Indeed..

[Zeal mummy]

We have fond memories of having hamsters, terrapins and goldfishes/guppies, years ago. I recall crying buckets when our hamster couldn’t make it…

[chenlaoshi]

From a ST forum contribution last week (https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-public-often-quick-to-judge-autistic-kids-and-their-parents

[quote]As a parent of an autistic child, I have received more than my fair share of disapproving looks and hushed whispers - directed at what many likely presume to be a spoilt brat and an overindulgent parent - whenever my son displays inappropriate social behaviour.

A study of autism services and support in Singapore published last year concluded that \"the whole of society... needs to work together to fight autism stigma and discrimination\".

In the study, a parent was quoted as saying: \"(People) do not understand that some caregivers are trying to strike a balance between letting the children be independent and having some time for themselves… But the public may not be so accepting of special needs children.\"

According to a 2016 report, one in 150 Singapore children has autism, a higher rate than the World Health Organisation's global figure of one in 160 children.

The public can play a part by:
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[zac's mum]

“It takes a village to raise a child but a supportive society to raise a child with special needs.” One father whose son was diagnosed with moderate autism spectrum disorder shares their story


https://www.sassymamasg.com/parenting-autism-spectrum-disorder-story-singapore/

[maportofu]

Simply00123\" post_id=\"1949602\" time=\"1574748251\" user_id=\"153995:

Hi all, it has been 6 months since my last post. Just to share on my son's progress. He is now able to label things. He can point and name animals, objects, colours, knows all alphabets and numbers. Speech therapist mentioned that he is progressing. However these labelling are non functioning and we need to teach him more functioning words so that he is able to communicate to people. When he request things, he usually pull our hands to the object. We will prompt him to say \"i want xxx\". He is still unable to request on his own unless we prompt or cue him and we are still working on that with him. He has improved his eye contact however he is still unable to maintain the eye contact when he is talking. When he says \"I want milk\". The eye contact is only at the word \"i\" and the eye will sway away. One behaviour, not sure usual or not for other kids: He is obsessed with a book, he can recite the whole story again and again for very long can be up to an hour or so. Sometimes when we are outside and the book is not with him, he will want us to draw out the pictures in the book on paper and he will recite the story. When we are at the library, not sure how he managed to find that book and he will sit there and read only that book. However this is not causing any problem to us so we let him be. He has very bad tantrums too, when he didn't get what he wants he will scream cry and roll on the floor. I still have not has a way on how to deal with his tantrum. But overall, we see improvement in him

Hi your son sounds just like my 22 month old boy. May I check how is your son now?

[hellflame]

Hi everyone,need some advice.


My little girl is 14 mths old ,although i know it’s too young to be assure of anything however i do have concerns as my little girl always screams for no reason whenever we are dining outside. She does the norm like making eye contact with us, no flapping of hand as of now,smiling to us and even to strangers.Am i too paranoid or should i consult a specialist to do a full diagnosis?

Appreciate any advice,
From a concerned daddy
Thank you.