All About Autism
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The decision to enroll a child with mild Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in mainstream or special needs school really bother me…any advise here?
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The decision to enroll a child with mild Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in mainstream or special needs school really bother me…any advise here?
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siawlong85\" post_id=\"2107355\" time=\"1683090564\" user_id=\"201559:
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The decision to enroll a child with mild Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in mainstream or special needs school really bother me..any advise here?- intellectually - can the child keep up in mainstream - if no, shouldn't try mainstream
[/list][list]- socially/emotionally - can the child manage without a lot of special assistance - if no, shouldn't try mainstream
[/list][list]- behaviourally - will the child be disruptive in mainstream school - if yes, shouldn't try mainstream
[/list]Basically, mainstream school cannot provide much assistance and coaching (if any at all), and so it's only suitable if the child can mostly manage on his own, with coaching and support provided mostly outside school. And if the child is likely to struggle with the schoolwork, or not be able be accepted by the other kids, or be disruptive in the classroom, then mainstream school will not be suitable. -
san20sg\" post_id=\"2110911\" time=\"1686868778\" user_id=\"76391:
He can try to learn to be at ease with himself and others. When others sense easiness around him, they may more likely to feel comfortable around him and show it, whether he really is weird or not.
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san20sg\" post_id=\"2110911\" time=\"1686868778\" user_id=\"76391:
How old is he? And what is the \"weirdness\"?
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Perhaps you could ask a teacher to have a quiet word to the class or some of the classmates (when he isn't there) to explain a little and ask them to be more accommodating. You may or may not want \"autism\" to be specifically mentioned. Here are some suggestions which you could share with the teacher, and you can adapt where necessary.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit-excerpt/information-classmates
Try to find out what the situations are where issues arise, and see if you can explain them to your kid, and work out strategies. See the section on \"Personalised teaching stories\" midway in the link below - I found those very helpful with my daughter.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/social-skills-and-autism
I found that approaching from both ends (child and school) really helped. I never used the term \"autism\" at all, but rather just described her traits - \"introvert\", \"poor social skills\", \"not good at conversation in groups, better at one-on-one\", \"finds it hard to pay attention\" etc. -
Can anyone know of anyone who is ASD-ADHD and has found success with ADHD medication? Please recommend which meds are you using? Thanks!
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san20sg\" post_id=\"2115657\" time=\"1691240500\" user_id=\"76391:
I think it was last week’s Sunday Times article on a successful businessman whose ADHD was finally diagnosed later in life and managed well with a combination of medications and other things. I suppose the first step is to consult a specialist doctor for ADHD symptoms. And with a formal positive diagnosis , the specialist doctor can then advice/prescribe the right management/medications
Can anyone know of anyone who is ASD-ADHD and has found success with ADHD medication? Please recommend which meds are you using? Thanks! -
Thanks, I know of successful cases of ADHDers being treated with medication, but these meds do not work very well for ASDs so I am asking for successful cases with ASD and ADHD.
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Composer with autism becomes first Singaporean to win Prague music competition:
https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/composer-autism-classical-music-composition-competition-prague-2226561?cid=internal_sharetool_iphone_06082023_today -
A good podcast interview: Work It - Wired Differently: Should you disclose if you have autism?
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/work-it/wired-differently-should-you-disclose-if-you-have-autism-3728681
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