MANAGE EXPECTATIONS Epidemiologist and paediatrician Lim Hong Huay advised parents, especially those with special needs children, not to stress themselves too much. “Parents need to know what they’re comfortable doing, how much time they have, where their child is emotionally and their skill sets.” For instance, parents can work with professional therapists to readjust learning […]

SINGAPORE – Children with special needs, accompanied by their parents, also need to get outdoors for some fresh air during this circuit breaker period, said Second Minister for Education Indranee Rajah. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)  and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)  in particular need this for self-regulation, she said. “I call on everyone to […]

SALT LAKE CITY — The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the lives of nearly every American. But for many children with autism who thrive on routine, and their parents, the changes are causing additional, unique complications. For Kim Deverall, every day is a battle keeping her 10-year-old son, Kai, safe and well. With school canceled, she […]

SINGAPORE: Framed maps, artefacts placed in shining glass cases and a voice guiding you through the display halls. These are physical elements of the National Heritage Board’s (NHB) An Old New World exhibition, now painstakingly replicated online for anyone to enjoy. Located on NHB’s heritage portal Roots.sg, the virtual exhibition offers a 360-degree pan of the […]

SINGAPORE – Chel Sie was just over a year old when she was diagnosed with a rare chromosome disorder, which had caused part of chromosome 18 to be deleted. Later on, she would also be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Chel Sie’s mother, Madam Chan Fui Lee, is one of 32 “super mums” who […]