S’porean Mum Fought For Son’s Education After His Autism Diagnosis, Today He’s Accepted Into NTU – AutismSTEP
Man With Autism Gets Accepted To NTU, Mum Advocates For Early Intervention
Any mother wishes the best for their child, and Freya Lim, 49, is no exception.
When Joshua Yap, 21, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a toddler, Freya decided that she’d raise him no matter what — and after years of efforts and challenges, she can now be proud.
For Joshua has been accepted to a local university, is socially active, and even tutors primary school children in badminton, one of his favourite pastimes.
All of this appeared impossible when Joshua was two, as he had developmental delays and could not utter a word.
Instead of giving up or denying his condition, she sent him for years of therapy while learning plenty herself about how to raise a child with autism.
She even continued working full-time as a video producer while taking care of Joshua so that she could continue getting him professional help.
Difficulties of being a mother to a child with autism
After her son Joshua was born, Freya Lim had recurring nightmares of being in a race.
But while other participants carried one haversack, Freya had to struggle with three. She’d also have recurring dreams about drowning underwater.
It seemed to be a metaphor for what she was going through as a caregiver to a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
But these days, Freya tells MS News that the nightmares have eased. And perhaps this is because Joshua has grown up into an independent, social, and compassionate young adult.
He’s been accepted to the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and will begin his studies when he finishes his full-time National Service in Oct 2024.
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