All About Autism

[Fizz]

ImMeeMee:

Fizz:

Actually PDD may not be so called milder than other categories on the spectrum. It really depends on the severity of the symptoms. In theory, these kids are PDD because they have symptoms of autism but they do not satisfy 6 of the criteria to be medically termed as autistic.

Fizz, what are the 6 critiera to confirm the diagnosis of autism? We were not told of any specific criteria during my daughter's diagnosis.

I was not explained in detail the 6 criteria either. The psychologist only told us that he met 5/6 criteria needed and hence his is a \"complicated\" case which she finally diagnosed as NOS.

I did some googling after he was diagnosed. You can read this lengthy article to have an idea of the criterion.
http://stevens_mom.tripod.com/id53.html

[helplessmum3]

Blokus,

Amazing yr son does!! How old is he now ?

[helplessmum3]

Nugget ,


Sure hav iq test . So they can judge if yr child is HF anot

[Karkar]

wow…the pages have been added. so much to read back up when i have more time later.



mummies, my sons officially 2 years old today. I am glad that i know all of you through this media. He had two big pieces of birthday cakes and lots of watermelon that he couldn’t have his dinner. He had his little friends from playground celebrating this with him, I am not sure if he knows. He received a good toy from my best, had fun playing with it. Definitely made his day!

[nugget]

helplessmum3:

Nugget ,


Sure hav iq test . So they can judge if yr child is HF anot

No test was conducted but one was scheduled next year for his P1 readiness assessment. He is considered mild ASD, I assume is HF ASD as well? All therapist whom seem him say he is mild...

[ArielMermaid]

ImMeeMee:

ArielMermaid:

He is currently 6 years old, in the afternoon session. There are about 6 others in his class, with 3 teachers and some volunteers.

Hrmmmm... as for his progress, when he was 3 years old, he ran around whenever he had the chance, spoke only a few words and was totally unregulated. Now, at 6+, generally he listens to instructions but knows who he can bully and \"override\", can sit down and work with me for about 2 hours at a stretch, talks alot, can read and write and do simple math. Of course, he still have his quirks and autistic and socially- inappropriate behaviour and other challenges.

I have to add that other than Rainbow, he also has a lot of classes and therapies. In fact, until recently, his mondays to saturdays were totally filled up with classes and therapies.

Arielmermaid, care to share your plans for your child on school placement options when he is due for primary school education? My daughter is currently 5 yo and I am looking into the school placement options.

I find that there is still a lot of emphasis on academics at this early age of 7-8 years old, and wonder whether this is the right direction for special needs children.

TIA.

Hi,
I have actually registered him for a mainstream primary as well as sent him for assessment at Pathlight. If he is eligible for PL, I should be placing him there because I feel that he'd be much happier there. Of course I do worry abt discrimination in the future. However, I think his happiness now comes first; as for the future, who knows what may happen. If he's able to improve socially, pple wouldn't care that he was in PL. So unless he improves dramatically during these few months.....

Anyway, FYI, there will no longer be a preparatory track in PL. There will however be a \"foundation primary one\" (for students who needs more help) and \"standard primary one\". Thus, some 7 year-olds may have to do 2 years of Primary 1. No more admission for 6 yo.

[Gifts from Heaven]

Hi mummies,


Anyone has kid who can read but cannot spell?
If yes, what do you do?

[helplessmum3]

Aries,


After I read yr post I talk to my hub, also call rainbow . After I have told them what my son is able to do. She say my son will not need to use pecs.

We hav decided not to postpone rainbow will join next yr w 2 others 2 years older then my son kids…

Thanks for yr kind sharIng

[helplessmum3]

Why path light has sO high standard , aint they suppose to help specials needs ?? If they cant go to path light n can’t go normal primary ?


Where they should go?!!

[nugget]

helplessmum3:

Why path light has sO high standard , aint they suppose to help specials needs ?? If they cant go to path light n can't go normal primary ?


Where they should go?!!

There are a number school our kids can go. Anyway is now end of the school term soon, so it's better for you to join rainbow next year..

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/special-education/schoollist/

Path light only accepts a HF ASD and must meet their Minimum IQ requirement (normal iq onwards) Cos of their low teacher student ratio, they can't take in too many students.

No choice, Singapore is lacking a lot of medical professionals esp in rehabilitation .. SLT, ot, physiotherapist and many special needs teachers as well... Not many would want to be a special need teacher. It takes a compassionate heart to take up such jobs..

And if many patients' carers like yourself feel that these people are wasting you time, then how rewarding can their career get?

I agree with Mashy, you need to get help. Talk to a friend or there are helplines you can call and talk to as well.

Can call this SOS helpline as well..
http://www.samaritans.org.sg/