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good try (coping)
Junior Member
Username: coping
Post Number: 234
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 9:56 pm: | 
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We must have Faith in our kids...read mr brown entry on 7th may it is inspiring |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Username: scrumpee01
Post Number: 1363
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2012 - 1:25 pm: |
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Mummies
Something to share. My boy's EIPIC teacher told me that the golden time for kids to acquire speech is anytime from now till 4 years old, it can be anything from just saying a word. If by 4 years old, the kid still has no speech at all, it will be really difficult for the kid next time. |
just2lazy (lazygal21)
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Username: lazygal21
Post Number: 20
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 8:54 am: |
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Hi all mummies who hv send their kids to EIPIC,wat do they do there since it's only like 2-3 hrs/day? what sort of teaching materials do they use there?was wondering since the waiting time for EIPIC is so long + they r only there for a few hrs.can we get the teaching materials n teach them at home ourselves also (in additional to sending them to EIPIC)? |
Loh (ember)
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Username: ember
Post Number: 3259
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 10:21 am: |
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RE: EIPIC,
My son is diagnosed with mild ASD in last Aug. I have enrolled him to EIPIC since this Mar. He has a great improvement over speech and interaction. They will assess your kid's weakness and give OT or therapies accordingly. He is now commented as 'talkative' in class.
Early intervention: i may said that it is something like 'enrichment course' for my son. |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Username: scrumpee01
Post Number: 1364
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 10:36 am: |
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just2lazy
Is not so much of the materials, they do circle time, teach turn taking, interaction, speech and teach them independence and life skills.
Materials nothing special, just normal stuff like colouring, painting, beading, jigsaw puzzles and toys |
are (are)
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Username: are
Post Number: 3956
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 5:01 pm: |
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it is great that more and more people are aware of autism and are more understanding. however, there is still plenty of room for improvement.
the VWO that i am working at, Students Care Service, is organising a mandarin Seminar on Autism Spectrum Disorder cum Photo Exhibition with this aim in mind. For all interested, please see below for more info. please also help to pass on this info to others whom you think will benefit from this seminar as mandarin seminars are rather rare locally.
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Students Care Service (www.students.org.sg) presents a Mandarin public seminar on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) cum Photo Exhibition ( 点亮心灵花园 ).
Hear from an Occupational Therapist, Educational Psychologist & a Vice Principal. Listen to parents share their stories and hear directly from a youth share on what it means to live with being on the Autism Spectrum.
The seminar aims to :
• Raise awareness and increase understanding about ASD
• Provide insight into the challenges faced by children and youth with ASD
A photo exhibition - “Spectrum through the Lens”, featuring works mainly by youths with ASD, will be held at the seminar venue to commemorate and celebrate their achievement and journey.
For a copy of the chinese flyer, please visit www.students.org.sg
Date: 2 June, 2012 (Sat.)
Time: 9.00 AM – 1.00 PM
Venue: The Pod (Level 16)
National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064
Please join us in our effort to promote understanding, inclusion and hope! |
newmummy08 (newmummy08)
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Username: newmummy08
Post Number: 862
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 11:14 pm: |
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Hi, Any body will go for this seminar as ARE mentioned? |
newmummy08 (newmummy08)
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Username: newmummy08
Post Number: 863
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 11:24 pm: |
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HI Loh, which EIPIC ur son went?u said got improvemenbt and how long it tk to c the improvement?
How old is ur son now? |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Username: scrumpee01
Post Number: 1366
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:05 pm: |
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How's everyone?
My son's OT started music therapy on him today. So far so good, he doesn't have any negative side effects to the treatment.
On top of that, my boy also started his one to one tuition on a bimonthly basis. Haha, I know it sounds crazy to give a 3 year old boy tuition but given that they are different from non-ASD kids, I see no harm in starting them early and prep them for mainstream.
And guess what, I succumb to biomedical treatment for my son. He is seeing this nutritionist for biomedical treatment, basically take certain vitamins and later on he will be given neurofeedback treatment.
Looking at all the expenses, how I wish money can drop from the sky. |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Username: scrumpee01
Post Number: 1367
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:21 pm: |
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Oh, and my boy also started his chinese lessons in Berries. Thank god that he is able to cope so far and he can now recognize and read quite a number of chinese characters. Now he will even try to communicate with me in his 'ang mor' slang chinese.
Guess God make these kids ASD but bless them with amazing memories. |
Louise (louisa_03)
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Username: louisa_03
Post Number: 170
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 10:08 am: |
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Praise Lord, Scrumpee. Glad that your son has shown improvement. how is the home tutor?
can you email me her contacts at aaron.louisa@gmail.com?
Went to 2 centers last Sat- Hand in Hand (only 3 classes) and KIDZ Pediatric OT.
Waiting for KIDZ to call me to confirm if there is slot for every Sat.
Will be going to Kaleidoscope and Ovspring this Sat; afterwhich I will decide on one of the Therapy Center. |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Username: scrumpee01
Post Number: 1368
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 11:00 am: |
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Louise
Email sent.
The tutor is ok although I thought she would be younger, haha. She brought along a mini suitcase for the class, has all the necessary materials with her. After the lesson, she will leave some of her materials with me to let me practice with my boy.
Actually I feel her lesson has a bit of OT but OT to prep the kids academically like better grip of pencil and speed. |
newmummy08 (newmummy08)
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Username: newmummy08
Post Number: 865
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Monday, May 28, 2012 - 10:03 pm: |
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is the class ex?
Btw,i was wonder any one send kids for music class?i dunno suitable to send him to learn as he love music..but he got sensory issue as cant tk too loud voice,he will cover ear and scare! |
sherlyn06 (sherlyn06)
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Username: sherlyn06
Post Number: 3800
Registered: 3-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 6:53 pm: |
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Hi cloudz & newmummy08,
Found alot of useful info on this thread, and read through almost every of all mummy posting.. 
My concern & worries started last weeks when I went for my gal kindergarten PTC session with e teacher about my gal progress in school. Everything seems alright. But her Chinese teacher mention that during Chinese class she's sorts unable to sit still on e floor while teacher is teaching them. She say she just stands and hopping.. Faint... I doubt check if it's e same during her English teacher class, her English teacher told me she able to sit still but she keep touching her hair, her shirts etc.. Also attention and concentration spend are less...
After which had also spoken to e principle. Asking whether is she kind of fall under this ADHD. She say mostly unlikely ..
Was very confuse and worries as this my first child and first encounter with this problem. Just only yesterday brought my gal to to visit dynamics success centre and visited a psychologist from her view she say that my gal are active and slightly loud in volume... So referrals to seen a OT. Appt was made on next weeks..
My gal from young ever since she learnt to walk she is more on e active side, so from age 1-3 yo as starts I though it's ok for a toddlers to be this actives but really didn't expect her to behave like this during Chinese class. otherwise aparts from her actives she doing well in speech and motor skill etc..
Btw I am also confusing with ADHD & ASD.. Anyone know what are e different between it?
So sorry for e long posting.. ;p |
mummy (mummyof2rascals)
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Username: mummyof2rascals
Post Number: 11
Registered: 5-2012
| | Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 3:08 pm: |
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Hi Mummies, where can I buy the weighted blanket in sg? |
tulip.hearts (tuliphearts)
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Username: tuliphearts
Post Number: 172
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 1:41 pm: |
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Hi mummies,
My 2yo son has the following behaviours. Do you think he may have ADHD/ASD? I'm a bit concerned, but not sure if he's too young for me to know for sure.
1. Mood swings - can be happy then suddenly cranky, esp. if things don't go his way. Easily distracted. Then again, perhaps this is typical of a 2yo?
2. Super active - runs all over the place, doesn't listen when you ask him to stay still, throws things around.
3. Pushing/Hitting - pushes and hits his friends, when they're in his way or they don't want to give him what he wants. Sometimes even bites them on the arm!
4. Wants things to be done his way or by himself - eg. he may insist on opening a door that he can't reach and refuses to let you help him (which leads to his frustrations/tantrums). This morning I was carrying him and he dropped one shoe outside the childcare. I didn't wear back for him cos he's supposed to take them off to go inside. But he insisted on wearing that shoe first b4 he takes both off properly...
5. Good speech - He's quite good in talking though, unlike one of the ADHD symptoms which is delayed speech right? He talks in full sentences, picks up new words quickly, likes to sing, and can be very sociable.
From your experience, what do you think? Appreciate any comments. Thanks! |
Deep dreamer (deep_dreamer)
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Username: deep_dreamer
Post Number: 912
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 10:48 pm: |
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Dear mummies,
I need an advice from all of u. I suspect my son has autism, as we notice he has minimum eye contact, speech delay not even know how to call mum mum but speak in his baby language. Currently my boy is 27 month. We called up the polyclinic to ask for assessment but got rejected as the minium age is 3 yrs old. May i know u have any reliable centre for assessment?
As I understand early intervention is important .
Thank you. |
FabiSee (fabi)
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Username: fabi
Post Number: 365
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 9:38 am: |
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Hi
Any mommies send their kids to social skills group at Weecare or socialbil program at Autism network recovery centre?
I am deciding to go for which one.
Tks |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Username: scrumpee01
Post Number: 1378
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 10:34 am: |
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Tulip Hearts
Your boy sounds perfectly fine to me, I think is just the terrible 2 stage.
Deep Dreamer
I am surprised polyclinic rejects u. How did you ask the polyclinic? U don't need to call and ask for assessment. Just go queue at the polyclinic, get a number to see a doc. When u see the doc, let your doc know your concern and says you want them to refer your boy to KKH or NUH's Child development unit. I had my boy sent to KKH's CHild development unit before he was 3.
The KKH or NUH's Child development unit will decide whether your child will go for full assessment, not the polyclinic. Polyclinic does not have the expertise to do assessment.
Also, since your child is already 27 mths old, ask the Polyclinic to give u the earliest date possible. Because after seeing the Doc at Child development unit and if they refer your boy to CEL for early intervention placement, that will take another few mths.
In the meantime, you can help your boy by sending him to Speech or Occupational Therapy first. The therapies there will assess your boy before starting the therapy.
Fabisee
My boy attends Weecare's social group. The session is quite fun. |
FabiSee (fabi)
Junior Member
Username: fabi
Post Number: 366
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 8:04 pm: |
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Tks Scrumpee for your reply. I am more keen to let him join Weecare as the price is more reasonable compared to Autism partnership. |
tulip.hearts (tuliphearts)
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Username: tuliphearts
Post Number: 173
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 10:51 am: |
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Scrumpee,
Thanks for replying! Really hope it's just the terrible 2s. Will continue to monitor. |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Username: scrumpee01
Post Number: 1379
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 11:28 am: |
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Hi Tulip hearts
I only can give my comments on ASD, not too sure about ADHD. So you may want to read more on ADHD if you are concern.
For ADHD, I think they have no speech problem. |
tulip.hearts (tuliphearts)
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Username: tuliphearts
Post Number: 174
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Friday, June 08, 2012 - 12:45 pm: |
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ok! |
Eunice Lim (elcy_05)
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Username: elcy_05
Post Number: 924
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 11:38 am: |
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hello mummies, if anyone of you have sent your kids to OT, can you recommend me one that you think is reasonably good? the current one my son attends at Olive Tree is so-so and after a month, progress is not favourable. |
Louise (louisa_03)
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Username: louisa_03
Post Number: 171
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 3:42 pm: |
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Hi mothers
Not sure if the seminar will be good, but I had just signed up " Building & Strengthening Language Skills: A Verbal Behavior Approach for Children with Autism"
by Dr. Joseph E. Morrow, Ph.D., BCBA and Mr. Rick Gutierrez, M.S., BCBA
27 August 2012, 9:00am to 5:00pm
National University of Singapore CIT Auditorium, Computer Center Building Level 2, 2 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117584
The seminar fee due is $50.00.
Interested parties, need to register with
ABC Center Singapore
Tel: +65 9423 6248
Email: admin@abccentersingapore.com |
Louise (louisa_03)
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Username: louisa_03
Post Number: 172
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 3:48 pm: |
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Hi Eunice, the effectiveness of OT depends on frequency per week as well as at home too.
My boy progess very slow too; I just engaged home therapist every SAt, who will instruct him to do things (eg. sorting)
I try my best to practise on him every night - 30mins also ask my care giver to do with him one/two times during the day. |
Af7680 (af7680)
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Username: af7680
Post Number: 87
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 5:51 pm: |
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Dear Mummies,
MY 22month old son has some suspected symtomps and want to get him tested for Autism.
I dont want to go through the long queue or referral process. do you have any good recommendation where to go for assessment? Appreciate your advice. |
good try (coping)
Junior Member
Username: coping
Post Number: 275
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 1:21 pm: |
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louisa can u email me your home therapist contact? thanks |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Username: scrumpee01
Post Number: 1384
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 12:05 pm: |
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Mummies, just to share some hope
I happen to meet my ex-colleague yesterday who also has an ASD child. The child is now in mainstream P2, coping pretty well. And his scores for various subjects are all above 80 and he can also play piano. Impressive right? The boy seems pretty normal now, can joke and have friends. But I must say she did a lot to help her boy when he was younger.
Louise
Your boy managed to get into any EIPIC centre already? My boy's EIPIC class has a change of teachers, the good teacher has been transferred to the Jurong branch and I have no confident with the new ones who are taking over. So am likely to go check out Rainbow at Margaret Drive next month and if that side seems better, I will change EIPIC centre. |
Deep dreamer (deep_dreamer)
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Username: deep_dreamer
Post Number: 913
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 6:31 pm: |
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Dear all,
Any recommend for Speech or Occupational Therapy?
Can I have the contact of the home based therapy too.
Thank you. |
Star (star89)
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Username: star89
Post Number: 1435
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 1:36 pm: |
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EIPIC
Mommies, do you feel EIPIC really helpful for your kids?
Recently, I went for interview at EIPIC located at HDB void deck. The social worker and psychologist look so young. The social worker interviewed me a lot of things. Even give me hint that she want to know how is our family? i.e. strong marriage, broken family, etc. I also share with her what we are doing with our kid. In the end, the social worker also give me feedback what should I improve on how to treat my son and what is my good point. I don't feel this is necessary, as we already know as parents we are the best and we should spend more time with him. But there is really limitation as working parents.
When I visit the classroom. The class looks so small, cold and messy. I imagine 3 teachers with 9 kids in that room. The germs will be quite easily spread to each other.
Also, my kid is severely delayed on speech, only can mumble mono syllabes. Normally, the speech therapy will not come every week, rite? If ST comes, the ST will run the session as a group not individual. How can my kid improve on his speech if the ST only meet him once a week as a group? |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Username: scrumpee01
Post Number: 1385
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 2:07 pm: |
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Star
That's why you still need to supplement your kid with private ST. Don't depend on EIPIC's ST. For my boy's EIPIC, I hardly see the ST and even when there is one, they work on other kids who are non verbal and only like 15mins. How to improve with such short duration?
Which EIPIC centre did you go to? at void deck? |
Star (star89)
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Username: star89
Post Number: 1436
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 3:04 pm: |
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Scrumpee
I visited CCK EIPIC a couple weeks ago. My son has pte speech therapy once a week. |
Louise (louisa_03)
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Username: louisa_03
Post Number: 173
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 3:24 pm: |
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Hi
You may email me aaron.louisa@gmail.com
I cant comment if the home Therapist is good (this week will be the fourth times) |
Eunice Lim (elcy_05)
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Username: elcy_05
Post Number: 925
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 4:12 pm: |
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Star, I went to CCK EIPIC too. You are right. The social worker and psychologists are all very young! But based on proximity, it's more convenient to send them somewhere near our place as my son has to shuttle between current child are and EIPIC centre. |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Username: scrumpee01
Post Number: 1386
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 4:13 pm: |
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Star
I see. Then EIPIC is more for learning social skills, take turns, self help skills. I don't see that is useful for speech therapy.
Maybe u just try out first, if you think not helpful, then pull him out. |
Star (star89)
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Username: star89
Post Number: 1437
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 11:34 pm: |
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Eunice
What's your feedback for the teachers at that eipic centre? Are the teachers also young and interns? |
Eunice Lim (elcy_05)
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Username: elcy_05
Post Number: 926
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Monday, June 25, 2012 - 11:53 am: |
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Star, i have not sent him to EIPIC yet, only went for interview. now need to decide which center to send him to. during interview, i agree that the social worker and psychologists were very young. i have requested to see the actual classes being conducted during the timing that we are planning to enrol so we can also see the actual teachers who will teach my son. hopefully that will give me better insights.
Which EIPIC have you decided to enrol your child in? |
Star (star89)
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Username: star89
Post Number: 1438
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, June 25, 2012 - 1:23 pm: |
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I only visited CCK EIPIC. I will enrol in this centre, if no improvement then I will pull him out. Other EIPIC is too far from my place. |
Tigger (tigger10)
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Username: tigger10
Post Number: 310
Registered: 6-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 12:41 pm: |
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Hi Srumpee,
Is your ex-colleague's kid diagnosed as ASD by doctor?
If a child can do reasonably well (in mainstream school), can joke and make friends then how can this child be diagnosed as ASD? Did the doc make mistake?
Just curious and can share more on what your ex-colleague did to help the child?
Thanks. |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Username: scrumpee01
Post Number: 1387
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 2:18 pm: |
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Tigger
yes, he was diagnosed by KKH doctor and went for full assessment when he was around 3. If I am not wrong, the main issue with him at that time was lack of joint attention and speech delay. She also doubted the assessment initially but I think she has accepted and her boy does have some quirky behaviour now and then.
She did a lot for him when he was younger. 4X a week at EIPIC, OT, ST, social therapy, send him for music lessons, private tuition when he was in k1 etc. Did partial GFCF diet on his boy and biomedical treatement. |
Tigger (tigger10)
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Username: tigger10
Post Number: 311
Registered: 6-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 4:32 pm: |
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Hi Srumpee,
Thanks for sharing.
Your ex colleague really did a lot for the child. She must be very happy to have today's result. |
caramel (caramel08)
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Username: caramel08
Post Number: 39
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Friday, June 29, 2012 - 3:53 pm: |
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Hi mums I'm new to the thread, my son was diagnosed with ASD late last year, and is currently undergoing therapy. I'm glad there is a place for us to share and support each other here. Looking forward to learning from all of you who have been on this journey |
caramel (caramel08)
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Post Number: 41
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, July 05, 2012 - 3:17 am: |
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Hi mums,
I have a question for those of you with special needs kids as well as typical kids. My child with ASD is 4 and my other kid is 2. I use the afternoons to do therapy with my older one at home, and its completely impossible to do this when both kids are home at the same time. Any other mums facing this challenge? Have you found any solutions that work? |
odae (odae)
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Post Number: 611
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, July 05, 2012 - 12:56 pm: |
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Hi Caramel
I find it really very challenging too to guide both at the same time with one whom I was trying to focus on (my SN boy) while the other (neurotypical one) wants my full attention.
I'm not too sure what kind of therapy you were trying to do with your child but these are some of the practices/ examples we do at home if it's:
- table-top activities, we try to get the younger one to do a set of task too with the elder one (such as elder one can be doing his homework/ writing practices, the younger one can do some colourings)
- play in group such as ball games, balancing with turn takings, etc.
If not, can get your husband to keep the younger one occupied while you focus on the elder one & vice versus?
When I attended the PECS session, the pyschologist even recommended that I could introduce it to the younger one in which could train his independency on having me around all the time when he's doing some activities |
odae (odae)
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Username: odae
Post Number: 612
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, July 05, 2012 - 1:02 pm: |
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Also, if you child knows how to read perhaps can get him/her to read to the younger one too to beef up the reading skill & create some siblings' bonding. |
good try (coping)
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Username: coping
Post Number: 288
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, July 05, 2012 - 10:20 pm: |
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My son attended awwa now n his friends are of. Other disabilities.is it same fir spd? |
blessed (scattermum)
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Username: scattermum
Post Number: 188
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, July 08, 2012 - 12:50 am: |
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dear mummies,I'm new to this thread.i hv a 27 mths old boy who can't talk yet and we sent him to kkh via polyclinic when he was 24 mths.went to OT appt n therapist mentioned his fine motor skills are under develop and attention span is short too.so will be starting his OT once a week in August at sengkang.just went for a caregiver workshop n speech therapy will only begin in September.i hv been sending him to gymboree classes n that helps him alot,now he is nt that afraid of crowds but when he is is stressed up he will put all his fingers in his mouth n will wanna throw up.i wonder how will the weekly Ot or ST session help him ?do I need private sessions as well? |
blessed (scattermum)
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Username: scattermum
Post Number: 189
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, July 08, 2012 - 12:57 am: |
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For your information mummies,I just wanna affirm all of you.you are all doing a great job in helping ur little ones.i hv seen my friend who took three yrs no pay leave to look after her daughter and the child improved alot after gg to Eipic as well.i teach in a primary school and come across children with special needs and learning difficulty.with intervention and assistance from school counsellor,teachers and home.these children can function well in main stream.our society n school are now more concern n aware of the situation.we do try our best to help these kids n ensure they are not ostracize. |
Eunice Lim (elcy_05)
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Username: elcy_05
Post Number: 927
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, July 08, 2012 - 7:56 am: |
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Hi caramel, I agree it's very hard to do therapy on your own with your other kids around. I have an elder daughter and a younger son. The one who is ending therapy is my middle child. What I then do, is bring him to a room and lock the door. You need that private time with no distractions to make it effective. Of course this is under the circumstance of having helper or hubby to help look after the siblings while therapy happens.
Blessed, weekly therapy sessions alone is never enough. That's why as caregivers, we need to put in time to follow through those therapy on our own at home. If I never remember wrongly, behavioural therapy alone requires about 20hrs a week so as parents, we definitely need to put in our own effort. Very trying but we must persist. When you see improvement and progress, it will be great moments to celebrate. I highly recommend GFCF diet plus biomedical treatment. It helps jump start the progress. I feel it "opens the door" to the brain of my son so that learning becomes less difficult. |
caramel (caramel08)
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Username: caramel08
Post Number: 42
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, July 08, 2012 - 11:48 am: |
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Thanks for your ideas ladies. Since I quit to be home with the kids, we don't have a helper. I think I will need to let my younger one go over to my parents place in the afternoons, so I can work one-on-one with my older boy.
Eunice,
can you let me know more about the gfcf diet? I did try it, but it seemed so daunting and expensive, so I gave up! But since my boy has chronic constipation since birth, I am considering putting him on this again. Do you shop at any particular stores for gfcf products? Do you have any hot breakfast options that your child likes? Mine is hooked on peanut butter ( no transfat) and jam( low sugar, organic) sandwiches, and I really want him to have a warm meal in the mornings. Any ideas? |
Eunice Lim (elcy_05)
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Its really not easy to go on the GFCF diet. I am not total CF as he still refuses to wean off formula milk but we exclude all other dairy in his diet, it is certainly expensive to buy GF foodstuff ad not easy to find. Organic shops carry them mostly. Places like Brown Rice Paradise, Supernature, EatOrganic are whereibuy my son's food from. Sometimes I order online from iHerb or Amazon. We have been on this for half a year now. Totally think its worth the effort. At the beginning, almost gave up cos expensive, hard to find and pity the fellow have to eat bland food. But looking at his progress, it's all worth it.
We also give him GF DhA oil, digestive enzymes and probiotic as part of his biomedical treatment. Initially, we also started him on a yeast treatment process to remove any traces of candida in his system. All that has brought speech, better moods etc. burnt ahold in my pockets but no choice. |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Eunice
I also started biomedical treatment on my boy but not on GFCF. So far, his behaviour did not not improve much, in fact recently it got worse. His tantrums are bad and less responsive these two weeks.
Not sure if I should be patient enough to continue the treatment. As for GFCF, I can only control him not drinking milk and reduce the intake of food with preservatives, giving him organic snacks without wheat. As I work full time and has no helper, is not possible for me to go on full GFCF.
I really hope to be a SAHM to help my boy but with his therapies and school fees, the expenses are really too high for me to stop working. Haiz.. |
Eunice Lim (elcy_05)
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Scrumpee, actually once you get started with GF diet, it will be a lot easier. The beginning abit hard cos need to be very mindful of what should be excluded and all. But once you get off the runway, it's easy flight. NTUC sells gluten free pasta. You can give him brown rice and millet too. Cook porridge, fried rice. Get a bottle of GF pasta sauce for an occasional spaghetti treat, the sauce should last awhile. I also bought GF soy sauce, it's expensive but because I use so little each time, and cos he's the only one at home who eats it, it lasts a few months a bottle. I am not the extremist of GF diet, I know of some mums who are very sticky about cross contamination and all but we need to be practical lah. Just try yourbest I feel. Every little bit should count. Idid hear also, that biomedical treatments are best combined with GFCF diets. This was why my nutritionist insisted I stick with GF before he intro the yeast elimination treatment the Inent is to get rid of substances that any hinder the detox process. It's similar to us when we fall sick lorh. If doctor says gotta stop taking citrus fruits or cold drinks while we nurse our cough or cold with meds, gotta listen, if not the healing process is slower or won't happen at all. |
Eunice Lim (elcy_05)
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But Scrumpee, I know where you're coming from when you say you feel like becoming a SAHM to help him. I did think of that too. But like you, the expenses for helping him outweighs the time needed to help him. So I chose to continue working hard to make more money. I hired an additional helper too so at least she can help cover a few hours of therapy a week. Hub hand I worked out all our financial options and as much as we'd like to stay homeland give him 100% support and guidance, it's not viable.private therapies is another killer! $180 an hour a weeks serious matter. So no nice, gotta work :-( |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Eunice
same thoughts here. How I wish I can strike Toto. Haha. I always say so but I never bet, so how to strike right? The money I spent on my boy each mth is equivalent to raising 3 nerotypical kids.
Did you go to John Yeo? I actually go to him for neurofeed back but he asked me to try biomedical treatment instead.
Now I can only work with my boy like 3 times a week, each time half hour to 45mins. I work mainly on his academic and language. As for OT, I try to bring him to playground as much as possible. I am contemplating to take no pay leave for a few months and see what miracle I can make out of him.
How old is your boy? |
Eunice Lim (elcy_05)
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My son turns 3 this November. tell me about it! I have 3 kids in all and the one who needs help is my middle child so how to become SAHM? If you can afford, staying home to help him with therapy is good but I also think maintaining therapy with a qualified therapist at least once a week is helpful as they are ore expert when it comes to identifying gaps that the child may still have while he progresses. I myself am sometimes even confused with just OT alone so when his therapists gives advice on what I can do to help my son improve, I work based on her instructions. |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Eunice
So yours is a year-end baby, then still have time to catch up. Mine is born in the first quarter of the year, as each day passes by, I worry because it means he has shorter time to catch up with his peers. He is also 3. Sometimes I wish time passes slower so that my boy has more time to catch up.
Yeah, agree, no matter what we do, we still need the experts to guide us. Like last time, I didn't think my boy has fine motor or sensory issues until the OT point out to me what he is lacking and what he should be performing at this age but he doesn't. So we slowly work towards those goals like cutting, writing, pulling down his pants, wear shirt, opening the cover of a lunch box, turning to open a cap, climbing ladder etc. He can do all these now with some guidance and yesterday, he managed to write his own name with a bit of guidance from me. |
find.jfam (findjfam)
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Hi mummies,
need some support/advice for my boy. My boy is five this year, was send to KKH for assessment and suspected ASD. We quickly sought for 2nd opinion from a private PD and was adviced Aspengers Syndrome.
We are still waiting for the appointment for final diagnostic by the psychologist in KKH. We are in a fix, we have requested for placement for EIPIC but waiting list was super long so we intend to spend more by sending him to private EIPIC leapfrog whom was under the sudsidy scheme (PIPP).
Any mummies have any review on leapfrog? Any home speech therapist to recommend?
We are praying hard our son do gets better since he only left with 1.5 yrs to catch up before he get to P1.
Both my hubby and myself are so sad and guilty for not realising this earlier.... |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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find.jfam
My boy is with leap frog's special ed therapy, once a week. I wasn't at his first session so can't tell if is good but he was sent there because I heard good reviews.
For EIPIC, you may want to try to request for SPD? As it is a new centre, they may still have vacancies. They are located at Tiong Bahru and Jurong.
If you and hubby did not notice anything wrong with him earlier, why now? teachers feedback? |
Eunice Lim (elcy_05)
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I withdrew from Leapfrogs. Initially placed my son for speech and spec ed. Both had some overlap in terms of activity used to teach. So from a financial and time standpoint, we chose to just go with 1, which is speech. First therapist assigned had no chemistry with my son. Changed to another and was a little better but she didn't give me that feeling of being passionate about her work or that she really care a lot about the kids under her care. Felt like she was just doing what she had to do as a job. I feel as therapists, you need more than just treating this as a job. Don't take this comment literally. I think to each his own. Everyone has different expectations and opinion about therapists and what they want for their child. Try them out, importantly, your child must have chemistry with them so they can improve. |
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Speech at leapfrog since dec 2011.. It is ok but hus kkh st can only see him.once a mth...scrumpee yourson goes for a few classes..how do u cope? Itis costly so my son went leapfrog once a wk m kkh ot |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Cope as in financially? I just had to plan my financial well every mth. As for the fetching to and fro, my husband does the job and I will take leave if he can't make it |
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Wow but u are really doing a lot.home therapy wee care leapfrog and spd..a lotof ferrying.is your teacher mandy? I find st n special ed about the same so I stopped after one session..too costly.. So my st is teacher grace..yes I did hear feedback from a frd who tried leapfrog and dun like it but my son likes the teacher so I decided not to change cos need to adjust again |
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Sorry scrumpee if I missed your earlier post but your son seems to be quite advanced that he can write his name. He is not diagnosed right? Sorry I missedyour earlier threads..mine is suspected due to his rigidity to changes n not much eye contact.. I praying hard that he will walk out of it |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Good Try, I stopped weecare for my boy as the progress was stagnant after a while, that's why I switch to Leapfrog for special Ed. Yah, his teacher is Mandy.
As for writing,he started learning two mths ago with his tutor. He can spell his name so I try to teach him to write, still need guidance, can't do it all by himself yet.
Yes alot of ferrying around but no choice. Just do as much as we can to help him. |
find.jfam (findjfam)
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hi scrumpee,
actually the playgroup teacher did feedback when he was 3yrs (2yrs ago), her concern is speech. She felt that my son is not speaking much, however all of a sudden my son start talking alot with alot of vocabulary thus we thought maybe he is slower.
But we still call up Polyclinic to enquire about the assessment, the lady told us they can only do the assessment when the child is 4. I seriously think they need to re-educate these lady from giving the wrong information...
We try potty train him at 3years old and he has no problem at all. I mean literally no wetting of bed not even once! And it took us less than a week to fully train him, and again we thought its fine since he can understand us well and diaper free at the age of 3.
The only thing we notice is he is not good at social skills, but once he know his frenz he will try to play and mingle with them.
When he is in good mood, he greet everyone he sees but when he is feeling moody he just keep quiet.
His previous kindergarden teacher feedback to us he is doing well in N2 and K1, so we also forgot about it since no one brought up this subject again.
Its only recently this Feb we switch him to a full day childcare, then the child care teacher tell us her concerns that my son not expressing himself well.
We are bringing him to leapfrog for assessment this afternoon, to find out more....and to see what else we can do for him... |
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usually the leapfrog assessment or any centre assessment is to tell us to sign up for their package.. i paid $180 for leapfrog n she told me at the end of it 4 times a week which iw as rather unhappy..who can actually afford 4 times twice st and twice special education n then after talking to other mums, i reealised their also 4 times a week and!! so i really dunno how genuine is their assessment but wihtout assessment they dun let you start their proagramme. but the loop in kkh is even if u need weekly they can only see once in a m th cos st calender is PACKED in kkh... |
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| | Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 11:01 am: |
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then epic in AWWA no every week has st... so no choice need pte st.. |
Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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find.jfam
I see. From what u describe, he seems doing fine. Does he has any obsessive behaviour? Don't worry too much, it may just be his character?
As for assessment by KKH, is not true that they only assess when the kid is 4. By 3 years old can assess already. I don't trust those people at polyclinic, that's why I insisted them to refer me to child development unit at KKH and let me talk to the doctors there myself. |
Rainbow75 (rainbow75)
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My child's childcare owner told us about this pte special ed centre Kidspace Learning Place. Think they offer EIPIC, school prep, speech therapy and enrichment classes.
Heard that some of my child's schoolmates will be starting afternoon classes there.
Has anyone heard of Kidspace? Do share if you have any experience with them. |
newmummy08 (newmummy08)
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HI All mummies!for pte intervention ctr,k4k also is one of it,my son was there for almost 3mths plus and saw improvement,my son more on behaviour!i still not send him for dignose yet...in Q and also thk of mayb send him when he is turn 3.5 yo first... |
caramel (caramel08)
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Scrumpee, congrats on your boy writing his name! I know what a milestone that is We are still working towards it.
My son is horribly constipated..sigh.Today I had to give him an enema.We have changed 3 different PDs, and now I am considering homeopathy or even GAPS diet seriously. Any comments from you guys? I used to think these were crazy options, but I am at my wits end. This has been going on from birth, docs have been suggesting various things, nothing has worked so far - for the past two weeks he has been on 1 laxative, 1 IBS med and probiotic 3 times a week - in addition to drinking plenty of water, eating veg and fruits
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Srumpee (scrumpee01)
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Caramel
My boy also has constipation problem since he was about 2 years old. There's a period he passes out lumps of blood, like our menses! so scary.
I started him on probiotics advised by my nutritionist and my mum gives him lots of vege everyday and prunes. He is slightly better now but there are still times that he poo only once every 3 days. |
Star (star89)
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Caramel & Scrumpee
I ask my helper give my boy Kiwi every day. Touch wood, he poo every day. |
caramel (caramel08)
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The problem is, he is fussy about fruits - he will take only papaya, banana and pureed pear. The problem has been getting worse, now the fruits and veg doesn't work on him, neither does probiotics. Trying prune juice nowWill try Kiwi next - pack for his school snack. Thanks for the tips! |
Rainbow75 (rainbow75)
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You can try the following for constipaion relief:
Food - whole grain bread and cereals, broccoli
Toileting - put a stool under your child's feet as the leverage will help him push. Encourage him to sit for at least 10 mins.
Physical activity - make sure the child gets at least 30 mins of active play each day. He's likely to get more constipated if he sits too much in the day. |
Star (star89)
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Caramel
My boy also only eat certain fruit. He only eats del monte banana, kiwi and pureed fragrant pear. He does not eat sliced pear. He is such a picky eater and it hindrance his jaw development. His speech is delayed. After 2 months therapy and my own routine therapy, he is able to sound 2 syllabes words now. Do you mind to share how is your boy's speech? |
caramel (caramel08)
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Hi Star, his speech is fine.His issue is with communication ,this was actually why we only made a diagnosis much later when he was 2. he can mimic words well, and understands object words like ' dog' , 'cat' etc. But he has problems understanding abstract concepts such as 'you' and 'I', 'yes' and 'no'. We are making good improvements now with regular therapy and also with us constantly correcting him - I'm sure we drive him nuts with the corrections, but he is learning
A mum I met at a talk once, shared with me that she helped her son with the jaw development by getting him to chew different types of foods; different consistencies. I am also doing this now,but in slow stages. First week has been cubed papaya ( previously he would only eat mashed papaya). So now he has a familiar taste but different texture. Next week, I will try cubed watermelon - crunchier, but sweet and he has eaten cubed fruit before, so will be more open to trying it. You can also try getting him to taste different things - no need to finish, but just try different strong tastes such as sour stuff. When he makes the involuntary face, it actually works his muscles! I was suprised, but it works
Rainbow- thanks for the suggestions, unfortunately we already do everything on that list, but with no effect.We are planning to get him tested for allergies, so we can work on a special diet for him. |
sunny (nyny)
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Hi Mummies
Is there anyone sending their kids to Rainbow or Thai Hua Kuan EIPIC at CCK? Could I have your feedback on their teachers, therapist and facilities? I am thinking which one to send my boy who has DS to. TIA. |
find.jfam (findjfam)
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Hi Scrumpee,
Went to leapfrog but their EIPIC programme are full so direct me to their ed therapy instead.. Quite expensive $110/1hr session. Twice a week...we are considering how to maximise our financial now. The therapist told me my son has behavioural problem so good to send him to such therapy as well.
But we are lucky, we approach THK @ Wdls and Metta @ Punggol and apparently their waiting time for EIPIC are relatively short as they are making exceptions for us as our son is 5years old le.
CEL have called us and we are now deciding which centre to send him..
Hi Sunny,
I understand from CEL that Rainbow wait list is 6-12mths, u might want to consider THK @ CCK. I spoke to their social worker and they are very nice ppl who are willingly to go extra mile to help. |
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Find cel only sub if it leapfrog epic..very sad my son st called she resigned from leapfrog soon..if I follow her I will nd to forego my assessment of 180 and registration of 50.very sad |
Star (star89)
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Caramel
The problem is my son refuse to try new texture of food. He is quite persistent.
Sunny
It is best that you make appointment with the social worker to vist the centre first and see whether you are comfortable with the teacher who is going to teach your child. |
sunny (nyny)
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thanks find, star.
I went to both rainbow and CCK eipic for visit, didn't get to talk to the teacher. but from the look of the environment and the therapy rooms, i am more keen on enrolling my boy to rainbow. it's the distance to the rainbow which makes me consider twice. |
caramel (caramel08)
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Star, don't give up! I know its tough...it took me 2 years to get my son to try some new stuff. If its just to work his facial muscles, he just needs to get a taste, e.g. sour taste will make him scrunch up his face and work his jaw muscles. You can just let him touch the food, play with it ( yes, it will get messy, my son put stuff in his hair!), and gradually he can try putting in his mouth, or at least he is less likely to resist if you dab a bit on his lips so he can lick it off.
If you need him to eat fruits etc, I suggest you send it to school and get his teachers to do the dirty work - he may comply with them better. I used to kill myself trying to get my son to eat at home,and he just wouldn't. But in school, he will eat the papaya etc, with no fuss at all.His special ed teachers will be more than glad to help. |
newmummy08 (newmummy08)
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same as my son also food picker!but at child care the teachers said he eat everything?!!iM WONDER.... |
blueswimmercrab (blueswimmercrab)
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Hi, why are private therapists so ex? I know people who after a couple of years workingexperience have made enough money to open thier own. Woukd they be experienced enough or just blindly teaching new therapists. Any proper accredition? |
Star (star89)
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Caramel
My boy only attends 3 hr preschool and always bring biscuit from home. He never eat food prepared from school. The teacher can not do anything. |
caramel (caramel08)
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Star, I find that with our kids, we have to 'woo' them. If my son really wants to please someone, he will do what they say - thankfully, he really likes his teachers and also one of my hubby's aunts. So I use these people to get him to eat. Once he's used to it, I will feed him the same stuff too. I'm a bit suprised actually, your boy is also in a special ed school right? So they should know how to use reinforcers to get him to eat. E.g. my boy will get his biscuits only after his finishes his fruits. I did have this issue of him not eating in school, but that was only in his mainstream preschool.
Another thing that works for me is to take him outside - he just loves going out, and is more likely to comply if we are outside, because he's in a good mood! So I might let him try some kiwi when we are at a foodcourt, it takes a lot of time and effort - and sometimes I think I must be a bit mad to be engineering all these situations just for a piece of fruit! But our babies are worth it;) |
Star (star89)
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Caramel
My boy is GDD and not attending special ed school. I visited one eipic centre but find not suitable.
My boy really persistent. Last Sunday I wanted to give him apple but he had a fight with me. So strong until my arm ache now.
He has been on speech therapy for 3 months but now I feel that my boy not cooperative with the therapist and feel bored. He is very shy boy too. |
Chicken Little (little_pony)
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Hi Mummies, would like to join this thread to gain more knowledge. My son shares a different condition. His self esteem was very much affected by a childcare teacher and he lost his confidence and need people's acknowledgement. He is working on sand therapy now as he will not share anything unhappy with us so we need therapist to work with him on his feelings.
My older girl also attended the holiday course at the centre for anger management and meet your monster programme. It is a development and therapy centre. You may like to check out Kids in Flow. They offered Yoga programmes too
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/450761/7305003.html?1342761354 |
Mdm Nor (rasheza)
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Hi Everyone...I am so pleased to read all the entries here. I am sure God has planned everyone a place in paradise for taking care of these children with Autism.
Firstly, I am an early intervention teacher in one of EIPIC ctr .My philosophy in life is always to treat these children like any typical children and it's just that they learn differently...I've seen some of my students successfully went to pathlight school and some went to mainstream while most went to SPED schools. Nevertheless, these are all the achievements that is priceless to me...
My dream is to start my own centre to help these children to lead a normal way of life where possible. I know that money is always a problem for parents to provide the best education for their child. I am wiling to provide the best that I can to help these children with Autism. Do contact me at 91736749 if you are interested. Always believe that "EVERY CHILD IS AN ACHEIVER" despite the quality and time... |
caramel (caramel08)
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Hi mums,
Have any of you tried music therapy with your ASD kids? We are currently trying it out, and I'm having mixed feelings about it. Just wanted to know if you have any experiences in this too. |
caramel (caramel08)
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Hi mums,
Just received this email today. We were introduced to Olive Tree therapy centre by a friend, and I attended their last parent's nite session, which I found pretty informative. They have another session coming up, just popping in here with the info if you are interested to attend
Olive Tree Development Center is very pleased to bring you a talk at our Parents Info Nite on
"Managing Behavioural and Developmental Delays - finding the right Intervention for your child" by Dr Lian Wee Bin, Developmental Paediatrician
Date: Tue 28 Aug 2012, 7-9pm
Venue : Olive Tree Development Center, 179A Thomson Road , 2nd Floor Goldhill Center Behind Burger King
Register : Contact Chiu @ 96783211 / 62525200. (Talk is FOC)
Agenda : 7.00-8.00pm Talk by Dr Lian Wee Bin
8.00-8.30pm Q&A (free to ask any developmental Qs)
8.30-9.00pm Parent's sharing & fellowship over coffee/snacks
Children with any developmental delay need to have work-ups that may involve consultation, physical examination and investigations (blood tests, genetics, scans, hearing and visual assessments), leading to a formulation and recommendations for intervention. Tracking then becomes important to ensure best progress and most appropriate educational placement to permit greatest learning opportunities. Long term follow-up will allow better chances for better outcomes.
This talk will address the management of the issues and how to find the right mix of intervention and appropriate therapy for children with developmental delays. In addition, Dr Lian will be able to address any questions pertaining to your child that you may have.. .
About the Speaker
Dr Lian Wee Bin is a certified paediatrician and neonatologist, registered with the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. She has acquired more than 20 years’ of medical experience, the last 15 being in the domain of paediatrics, particularly in the field of newborn medicine and developmental paediatrics. She is also an Adj Associate Professor with KKH in the Department of Child Development..
She first received her medical training at the National University of Singapore and then went on to further her studies in the specialist field of paediatric medicine, attaining both the Masters of Medicine (Paediatrics), Singapore as well as Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, UK. Subsequent to this, she attended a Fellowship programme at the renowned Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, US, focusing on developmental paediatrics and newborn medicine.
Her passion is in helping every child achieve his or her optimal developmental and learning potential. Her predominant focus therefore lies in screening for and the early identification of the at-risk child, starting from the perinatal and infancy period (such as preterm infants and babies with low blood sugars at birth), through preschool years (such as those with speech and language delays, motor and co-ordination issues and more complex disorders such as autism and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders) into schooling years (such as those with learning disabilities, specific language impairments and dyslexia). She believes in early profiling of a child’s strengths and weaknesses and the implementation of Early Intervention, especially in the first 6 years of a child’s life. She is also a strong supporter for Family Empowerment and Child Advocacy.
About Parents Info Nite & Network
We hope this regular support group meeting provides a platform for therapists and professionals in medical, allied healthcare to inform and for parents to rally and encourage each other. We were inspired by a Special Needs Parent's Cooperative in Australia called Lifestart http://www.lifestart.org.au/about/ where parents gather in playgrounds or offices in various part of the NSW on different days of the week to share, cry or help others. Come join us as we extend a helping hand to others in their journey. |
Rockgal (rockgal)
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Username: rockgal
Post Number: 2
Registered: 8-2012
| | Posted on Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 4:30 pm: |
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Hi mommies,
You might be interested in learning more about how Music Therapy can be used and benefit your child with special needs. The 2012 Music Therapy Symposium is coming up on August 31st - September 2012. The focus is on "Music Therapy and the Special Child" I strongly encourage you to attend and explore music therapy as an avenue of therapy for your child.
Here's the link
http://singaporemusictherapy.blogspot.sg/2012/06/2012-mt-symposium-mt-special-child.html |
Eunice Lim (elcy_05)
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Username: elcy_05
Post Number: 937
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Monday, August 13, 2012 - 3:33 pm: |
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Hi mummies
If anyone of you who are placing your kids on GFCF diets, and are keen in exploring some bake your own stuff, I have 5 pkts of these to let go. I bought too many boxes when I went to US recently so selling part of it away due to shortage of space in my kitchen to store it!
After baking, the end product is like yummy breadsticks which you can serve with a dip or eat on its own since its already flavoured.
View here:
S$5 a pack for this:
http://www.amazon.com/Chebe-Bread-Original-Cheese-7-5-Ounce/dp/B001ACMCNU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1344842977&sr=8-3&keywords=chebe+gluten+free
S$3 a pack for this:
http://www.amazon.com/Chebe-Bread-Sticks-Garlic-7-5-Ounce/dp/B001ACMCLM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1344843162&sr=8-5&keywords=chebe+gluten+free
PM me if keen. |
Carol Tan (caroltan68)
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Username: caroltan68
Post Number: 1
Registered: 8-2012
| | Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 2:00 pm: |
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Hi,
You might want to also check out this whom is using brainwave music therapy to help children and adult in concentration, adhd, mild autism, etc
their website is www.acurebrainlab.com |
Myap (nemo88)
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Username: nemo88
Post Number: 465
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 5:02 pm: |
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Hi Carol,
Thanks for sharing this info. It really help the parents. I just called to the centre and asked a lot of questions about this product. They sell at very reasonable price coz I had been asking with the therapist for brain wave it cost $100++ per session... with this we can use it anytime and anywhere...
Dear mummies...you can look for Angle. She's very kind and explain to me very details... |
caramel (caramel08)
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Username: caramel08
Post Number: 61
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2012 - 2:54 pm: |
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Hi Myap,
I would really suggest you proceed cautiously and with a tested and proven music therapy if you want to go this route. Music therapy is still on the whole, considered an alternative treatment, and not all music therapy is the same. I have heard cases of children who have regressed severely when the therapy did not suit them. This is because the kids are very sensitive to the music, and it is not an exact science - you have to trial and error slowly to see what fits your child. My boy is going through music therapy too, but under the strict supervision of his therapist, and even two minutes for once a week makes him overloaded - teeth gritting, tantrumming, less communicative, more violent. That's just two minutes a week. Some kids can take more and some can take less, and we are still trying to find the right combi for my son.
I would strongly suggest you speak with your child's current psychologist or therapist to get a referral to a programme that they are comfortable with, and then slowly try it under therapist supervision. We have been at it for a month, and I foresee another 2-3 months before I feel comfortable enough to adminster at home on my own. |
caramel (caramel08)
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Username: caramel08
Post Number: 62
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Friday, August 31, 2012 - 2:44 am: |
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I have a question for you guys, and would love to hear your experiences. I pulled out my boy from his mainstream preschool in Nov last year, so he could attend a special ed program ( ABA). This takes up all his mornings Mon-Fri, and he has made good progress in his speech and behaviour. A second milestone was when he started one-on-one ST and OT, and I realise that he needs more interaction. He is quite verbal,moreso than the other kids in his class.
I was wondering, how do you mums give them more opportunities for social interaction? Did you find enrolling them in a childcare or kindy useful, in addition to them attending special ed? Did any of you brave souls pull them out of special ed completely? Do your kids participate in their mainstream kindy/childcare? My son would just walk around and do his own thing, and the teacher would let him! Do let me have your thoughts..all feedback appreciated! |
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