Early Intervention Program

[greythorne]

Hi would like to ask if there is any private organization that provides the above. If you know of any kindly let me know. Thank you.

 

[bazingaman]

Try http://www.aspecialdoor.com.sg. Not specifically mentioned in the list but better to customize the program based on needs.

 

[greythorne]

Try http://www.aspecialdoor.com.sg. Not specifically mentioned in the list but better to customize the program based on needs.

Thank you. It’s more speech for the kid. I will look into it. Thanks once again.

 

[bazingaman]

No probs. Most of the times the underlying cause needs to be addressed. Try Facebook groups (search Singapore autism or special needs). My 2c with speech therapists - speak to multiple parties and go for the best as time is the essence. I have good exp with kids talk pte ltd / komathy at the kiliney road.

 

[tootyling]

Is the prog ex? Any idea? Its group or 1 to 1?

 

[bazingaman]

ex - subjective. My experience with 3/4-1 (3 or 4kids to 1 teacher/therapist) and it was very reasonable. Best would be to talk to the centre directly. My experience/feedback - I'd go for it.

 

[tootyling]

will try to look into the link for contacts.

 

[angy]

Hi would like to ask if there is any private organization that provides the above. If you know of any kindly let me know. Thank you.

@greythorne,

I presumed you asked because your child is on the autism spectrum. What do you want to do with the EIP programme to achieve for you? and what was the diagnostics you had received so far?

 

[tootyling]

Mine is mild ASD.. gonna enrol him to sped sch for next ur..

 

[angy]

Mine is mild ASD.. gonna enrol him to sped sch for next ur..

which SPED school have you selected?

 

[tootyling]

Minds fernvale.. nearer... n also the best sch my kid current sch pick for him

 

[angy]

To those who spent money on EIP, remember that
a. the therapist is only with your child for 1 hour at most or slightly longer
b. whether is it cheap or expensive, it is very subjective

The most important things are
a. what do you do after that hour is most important
b. how often do you practice with your child what they have learnt with the therapist.
c. Who is going to do most of the repetitive work with your child.

Some throw money to the therapists every week and do nothing at home, little or no practise and expect miracles, are in la la land.

Remember you child can only progress with your contribution in helping him/her. The speechie cannot do much if you do not put in the effort.

There are pros and cons with 1:1 and 4:1. It all depends what you want to get out of it. if your child cannot take turns, cannot do role play, having 4 : 1 is a waste of money. The other 3 moving ahead and your child suffers. You are contributing to the other 3 success.

 

[bazingaman]

This...!!!!

The most important things are
a. what do you do after that hour is most important
b. how often do you practice with your child what they have learnt with the therapist?
c. Who is going to do most of the repetitive work with your child?

The therapist is only there to show the path but we (parents/caretakers) need to be trained and be extremely disciplined to see any real progress.

 

[lifeishard]

Minds fernvale.. nearer... n also the best sch my kid current sch pick for him

no offence but you said your child is just mild ASD, why go to a MINDS school? My child goes to a APSN school. Not sure if they are same category but you may wanna look more into it?

 

[tootyling]

Noted. Will look into apsn too

 

[angy]

@tootyling,

each type of school has different entry criteria. You have to take your son to many psychological testing.

Minds (I think is lower)
ASPN entry level is IQ 50-70
Pathlight/Canossian is 70 and above

If you think you son is mild, get him test out and then decide which school to go. To get entry to the school, you need to do all the tests. To be blunt and honest, every parents want to classify their children to be mild. No one wants to classify their children to be moderate or severe. It is all about the continuum of severity. Do not let the labeling upset you.

Check this out

https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/.../user-guide.pdf

 

[greythorne]

@greythorne,

I presumed you asked because your child is on the autism spectrum. What do you want to do with the EIP programme to achieve for you? and what was the diagnostics you had received so far?

Apologies for the late reply. Yup he is. Actually he’s a suspected case of ASD according to the doctor at NUH. Went for 6 or 7 therapy sessions. He was admitted to the Eden school, however, we took him out because we couldn’t manage time and no one to bring him to school.

Two things I noticed is that he’s fine motor skills and speech poor.

 

[angy]

Apologies for the late reply. Yup he is. Actually he’s a suspected case of ASD according to the doctor at NUH. Went for 6 or 7 therapy sessions. He was admitted to the Eden school, however, we took him out because we couldn’t manage time and no one to bring him to school.

Two things I noticed is that he’s fine motor skills and speech poor.

@greythrone,

Once it is suspected, sorry to say, most likely confirmed. No doc wants to tell you the truth. But better you know the truth early than hoping for the something good to come.

You said he has challenges in motor skills and speech, ok, tell me more.

Motor skills can be
a. fine motor skills - aka handwriting, grabbing things, holding utensils (something to do with the hands and fingers)
b. gross motor skills - walking, cycling, catching a ball (more than hand eye co-ordination and making use of all the senses)

Poor speech
a. is your son talking? mumbling or no communication?
b. he points rather than talk?

How is he in his motor and speech compared to his peers? Also what is he good at?

You have to decide what is/are important and how much you are willing to spend? Do you want to focus on speech or motor or both?

If you said motor first, how would you son feel if the message he is trying to tell you is processed wrongly by you. How can you help him? What happen when he goes to school and his communication failed him? How would that impact his social skills? Would that impact on his behaviour in the future?

If you said speech first, how do you feel if after a certain age, his motor skills are still weak?

Children developed very quickly in the first five years, so exposing them/teaching them early helps them in their social skills, their ability to communicate.

All these therapies will cost a bomb. Whether is it Speech Therapy or Occupational therapy, they both will run you dry and mentally strained. The journey is long, do not give up.

 

[linghuanghottie]

That’s great advice

 

[XGZ1503]

For program at EPIC, the brochure say caregiver MUST be present throughout the sessions?

Is it true? If yes, then main caregiver must resign from job?