Stepping out
of Autism
At AutismSTEP, we provide personalized, research-based therapy to help your child with autism unlock their true potential
Over 1000 children have benefited from our personalised therapy.
Over 100,000 sessions have been conducted by our RBT & BCBA licensed therapists.
We have over 40 dedicated therapists ready to unlock your child’s full potential.
OUR SERVICES
How We Are Helping
Our one-to-one therapy is held from the comfort of your home to reduce unnecessary emotional distress. We utilise ABA therapy that is uniquely tailored to your child’s pace. Our therapists work to address concerns like rigidity & obsession, inconsistency with name and instruction response, negative behaviours and/or lack of eye contact. We also help to improve socialisation skills, get children talking, and prepare them for mainstream education.
Our school shadowing programme sees one of our licensed therapists accompanying your child as they learn in a mainstream education environment. School isn’t always an easy place for children with autism. Our therapists help your child benefit from being able to follow classroom rules, group instructions, gain independence, and socialise with peers.
Our speech therapy programme helps your child improve on one of the most fundamental components of human interaction. We utilise the Hanan programme to improve expression, language understanding, and pragmatic skills like greeting and turn-taking. Articulation therapy also helps to refine pronunciation of multisyllabic words
As your child ventures into the working world, our vocation training equips them with the practical, social, and emotional skills needed for their next big step in life. We work together with you, your child, and their organisation to provide continued job support beyond the initial transitioning process. Our training opens the opportunity for them to gain independence and open employment..
Entering a mainstream school can be daunting for a child with autism. Our social & school readiness programme emphasises a dual approach that prepares children for the academic and social situations they will encounter as they make the transition to mainstream academics. Enjoy individualised attention in group setting with small class sizes,
WHY US
What Makes Us Different
Individualised
No two children learn the same way. Every session is tailored uniquely for your child after a personalized consultation session.
Bilingual Therapy
We offer therapy in both English and Mandarin. Being able to converse in a familiar language helps your child learn better.
Certified Professionals
Every single one of our therapists and case managers have attained RBT certification. Our behavioural consultants are made of up BCBAs and BCABAs that supervise every session.
Monitored Sessions
Therapy sessions are monitored and to give you the peace of mind and feedback on your child’s progression.
AutismSTEP Is a Baby Bonus Singapore Approved Institution
Parents who are eligible for the Baby Bonus Scheme will be able to pay for our programs using their Child Development Account (CDA).
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Read their success stories
We’ve helped countless families unlock their child’s best potential. Meet our families and hear their stories here
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Autism Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder causing problems with social interaction and communication and repetitive or restrictive behaviours. There is a wide range of symptoms associated with autism, which is why it is called a spectrum disorder.
What causes autism in children?
The exact cause of autism is still unknown. However, studies have shown that a combination of factors plays a significant role in the development of autism. These include genetics, environmental factors, and biological causes.
How common is autism in Singapore?
The world prevalence of autism is 1 percent of the total population. In Singapore, that’s an estimated 50,000 people from a population of 5 million.
About 400 new cases are diagnosed each year in Singapore. In 2014, 1 in 150 children had autism while 4,400 children were diagnosed with developmental problems, a 76-percent increase from the 2010 figure.
Is autism a disability in Singapore?
Yes, autism is a disability, according to the Singapore government’s Enabling Masterplans. Sensory, physical, and intellectual disabilities, including autism, reduce a person’s ability to secure, retain, and progress in education, employment, and recreation compared to others in the community.
What are the three main symptoms of autism?
The symptoms of autism are classified into three major characteristics. Children with autism have poorly developed social skills, problems with receptive and expressive communication, and the presence of repetitive or restrictive behaviours.
How do I get tested for autism in Singapore?
Evaluations leading to an autism diagnosis can be daunting. However, an accurate diagnosis is crucial for understanding current functioning and the levels of challenges the children experience. From there, appropriate treatment can be implemented for a better quality of life.
To be given a diagnosis of autism, a child must present with a “triad” of symptoms in the following area — social impairment, communication problems, and problems in the flexibility of thinking or imagination.
A full assessment is performed by a team of healthcare professionals, including a developmental paediatrician, a child psychologist, and a speech or occupational therapist. Book a consultation with AutismSTEP for an autism assessment schedule.
What is the treatment for autism?
There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for autism. However, a tailored, personalised, research-based therapy reduces symptoms and helps children thrive.
Applied behaviour analysis (ABA) therapy helps improve social, communication, and learning skills through positive reinforcement. Aside from these, ABA therapy can impact a person’s life by developing cognitive abilities, acquiring social skills, reducing problem behaviours, improving communication skills, and enhancing focus and attention.
Autism and Global Developmental Delay (GDD): How Do They Differ?
Did you know that Global Developmental Delay (GDD) is a condition in which children experience significant delays in two or more areas of development, such as language, cognitive skills, social skills, or motor skills?
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My daughter was diagnosed with autism when she was ~1.5 years old. I had sent her to several intervention programs such as Hana program and speech therapies at several centers in Singapore. When my daughter was 5 years old, and still could not really make any verbal requests. I discussed my daughter's issue with her doctor and share my financial capacity. Her doctor advised that I should try sending my daughter to AutismStep. I contacted them with some hope. They interviewed me and my daughter and and advised the ABA program that I felt was right for my daughter. Two teachers have been coming to my home 3 times per week to help my daughter. During the first 3 months of their help, I observed that my daughter started making some slow progress, however, during the last one month, my daughter started to make a big jump in making the verbal request. The teacher EVVA identified a particular gesture and my daughter started talking and requesting whenever we use that gesture. It has been a miracle to my daughter's progress and I thank teacher Evva for not only her effort to teach my daughter but her heart in trying to connect with my daughter. I believe without putting her heart into helping my daughter, my daughter may not progress as well as she has, especially for the last 1 month. Before my daughter joined AutismStep, I felt really helpless. However, I feel much more hopeful now. Thanks again AutismStep.
We have hired their service to improve speech and behavioural aspects for my child of 3 yrs old and we could see some improvement over the period. My child eagerly waits every time for their arrival and had good learning session. They follow certain template to teach and it helped my child to improve speech , sharing & playing with others etc .. Thank you Team for your support!!
I'd like to thank AutismSTEP to play a significant role in helping my daughter to have a great improvement in her child development progress. I & my hubby were worried when we found that our 1year+ kid was unable to have proper interaction & basic speech compared to other kids.Thankful that my hubby managed to search & approached AutismSTEP. This is indeed a good start. Ms. Raechel who is the main coordinator (the Centre Manager) did a prompt & professional coordination to make a smooth learning process for us.Mr Li Yuan personally came to us & understand the details of our kid's condition. I'm grateful of him to assign 2 great teachers Ms Evva & Ms Lyane to our kid.Evva is a patient & professional Case Manager who gave lots of helpful advice, eg., the suitable toys & what we can do, from start to end of the whole session. She travelled to our home to chat & understand in details with us for our kid's situation & explained to us the session & our kid's need. She is able to guide our kid patiently & observe her for improvement.Lyane is great therapist who is patient & caring as well! She is able to guide our kid to play & interact via the games. I understand that she needs to travel far to teach our kid, but she is managed to make it for every session without failure!Both teachers provided timely updates after the session. Our kid likes both teachers a lot!Both great teachers have great patience & possess professional knowledge. Our daughter shows good improvement via the 4months journey, I & my hubby are really happy for the outcome!We'll definitely recommend AutismSTEP to the friend in need!
We saw the red flags in our son when he was coming to 2 years old. Delay milestones has gotten me and my husband really worried. So I google and stumbled upon AutismStep. The therapist was very experienced . Evva and Nuraini was very professional and gentle when handling my son. I can see that they are very passionate in what they do . Very thankful to them for ybeing patient with Hadi. Thankyou AutismStep team . Will recommend to other friends and family in need
My son is turning 4 next year. We have engage the school since he was 18 months. He was referred to KKH EDC as my wife was worrying why he still have not started to talk. As Asian, we always believe that boy tend to speak slower. But after some diagnosis by the doc, we were pretty afraid that things might turn sour. We found autismsteps thru online and LI YUAN was very professional and explain everything to us. There no harm trying out the therapy just in case. We found the syllabus good as we can see a great improvement in our son. Therefore we continue for almost 2 years plus. Ms Yvonne is very dedicated and caring in grooming my son. Really appreciate her guidance and patience throughout the years.
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