Oh and if there’s a group chat/forum from parents of class 1E, do let me know how to join in! Super newbie here! Domo Arigato!

haha ok. Guess, I wasn't paying attention. :snooze:

sneakers:

crabbygal:

Hi parents of P1 (2015) in Nan Chiau Primary School.


Tomorrow is Day 2 for P1 Orientation and am just wondering, what attire to let my daughter wear. It is stated in the Memo, that all students to be in full school uniform on Day 1 but, how about Day 2 and Day 3? Does it mean to let the kids wear PE attire instead of school uniform? I am a little confused. Anybody can advise?

Thank you very much!

Regards,
Lisa

I was told sch uniform for all the 3 days... lessons will start proper only after the 3 days... I'm getting my son to be in sch uniform...

really?? the school informed you? I was gonna let her wear PE attire cos I only bought 1 set of school uniform. I was told by the seller that they normally only need to wear once a week full uniform. Haih.. Thanks *sneakers*. Appreciate your kind response.

Hi parents of P1 (2015) in Nan Chiau Primary School.


Tomorrow is Day 2 for P1 Orientation and am just wondering, what attire to let my daughter wear. It is stated in the Memo, that all students to be in full school uniform on Day 1 but, how about Day 2 and Day 3? Does it mean to let the kids wear PE attire instead of school uniform? I am a little confused. Anybody can advise?

Thank you very much!

Regards,
Lisa

Actually, recently PL revised the school fees from $500 to $420.


Its really a good school and my son is learning alot and seems more matured. The support system is really great. I hope more of schools like PL should be opened in Singapore to accommodate the growing numbers of autistic kids.

Phil4v8:

Hi Crabbygal,

Thank you for sharing your life with me. I don't know about the boys, but perhaps my girl can befriend your girl. Find me at http://www.come-into-my-world.com, ok?

Hey there, no wonder I find your child's name so familiar. I bought and read your book. Great work and thanks for the stories.

Sure, our gals can have a playdate.

Hi,


Thanks for the post. After reading your post, really touched me and can totally relate as I have the same exact situation as you. My son is turning 8 years old this year, is also moderately autistic and my daughter is turning 5 years old this year who is normal. Just like your kids.

Unlike you, I noticed my son to be different as early as when he is 18 months old. Did a google search of his symptoms and was thrown back with the word Autism. Thereafter, have been struggling and went through various therapies along with him. I've made the brave decision selfishly to try for another child even knowing that my son is autistic (was even told that is quite moderately severe when he is 2.5 years old). Somehow I was optimistic although back in my mind I have a fear of alot of \"what ifs\" during pregnancy.... told myself and my hubby that if our next baby is also to be on the spectrum, we will be well prepared and able to handle both our children. Most important is my hubby is supportive and positive as well.

Anyway, fast forward, through the years, indeed my daughter have to go through alot of my son's therapies, meltdowns, anxieties, weird antics, sudden blowouts, lack of interactions, etc... she has become very sensible and understanding. She still have some fears when her big brother have huge meltdowns (thank god these meltdowns have cut down alot) and would run to hide. I have been told by friends and relatives that my daughter is very matured and sensible. She is also very sensitive and can sense when my son has anxieties but can be also cheeky and make fun of his brother's rigidity and at times may 'bully' him... but of course I guess it's normal and many times when caught, I have to explain to her on what is wrong and right.. Since she was born, she was plunged and exposed to therapies and even joins in the sessions to teach them to learn how to play together as it doesnt come naturally for my son.

Now they get along so well, with typical sibling bickering and rivalry and her existence helped my son be more sociable, also improved his language and comprehension. He loves his sister alot and will ask for her if she is not around. Through home therapy, I've learnt how to manage both of them and also try to be sensitive to my daughter's needs, often being reminded by my son's therapist to expose the term autism to my daughter since toddler. Sometimes I can see the confusion in her and only today she started asking me happily whether when she grows up as big as her big brother, can she go Pathlight school. I had to explain to her about her brother's autism and Pathlight is only for autistic kids and although she still have trouble understanding fully, I am sure, she will eventually and hope that with balanced love and proper nurturing, she will fully understand her autistic brother.

For now, she tells me she loves him from time to time and wants to play with him all the time. In fact she worships him in certain way because he is so good in playing and building with Lego and because of that she strives to build and play Lego just like her big brother and it pushes her to learn how to take reference and enhance her creativity.

Never regretted trying for another baby although I've learnt about my firstborn autism.

Audvis:

Hi crabbygal, Dr Lim Swee Teck at Bt Timah Plaza, tel: 6466 8131. He is good at handling kids. He will pretend that the chair is some space ship and raise / lower the child. He has written books on dental issues (eg going for first dental visit) as well. The books are very colourful with many pictures. If his books are avail at NLB, u can borrow and prep your child for the dental visit. If not, u may buy from the clinic itself.

thanks for the recommendation Audvis! Appreciate it.

mamago:

crabbygal:

Hi all,


Any recommendation of dentist good in handling autistic kid? My son needs to see a dentist and he is oral sensitive. Tried googling but can't seem to find much information, except Smilefocus at Camden Medical Centre, Dr. Ong. Help?

Thanks!

Hi,
Yes, Dr Ong Yean Sze, she is really gifted when comes to handling her young patients; thou my child is not autistic, but I have seen her soothing many young ones when we were at the waiting area. My child actually \"enjoys\" his dental checkup with Dr Ong.
It's quite difficult to book a slot with her, you may have to call for appointment as early as 2 months in advance.

thanks for your kind reply, mamago! Yes, I tried calling, its not easy to get at appointment.

Hi all,


Any recommendation of dentist good in handling autistic kid? My son needs to see a dentist and he is oral sensitive. Tried googling but can’t seem to find much information, except Smilefocus at Camden Medical Centre, Dr. Ong. Help?

Thanks!