Autism Help: Starting of the Awareness in Singapore
1. Development of Autism awareness in Singapore
2. Help and advice you can get in Singapore
3. Singapore sites for autism related matters
4. Focus on Singapore parents' issue such as schooling and treatment
Hope you can share your experience in generic autism discussion or Singapore-specific issues.
For more information on Autism in Singapore, go to:
http://singaporeautism.blogspot.com
What is Autism? - A short Introduction

Autism is part of a spectrum of developmental disability that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Autism also commonly referred to as autistic or autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Autism causes restricted and repetitive behavior, all starting before a child is three years old.
A 2005 review estimated a prevalence of 6.0-6.5 per 1,000 for ASD.
For people with autism, they see things differently. To them, the world may be just a mass of people, places and events which they struggle daily to figure out how they fit to. They need to use long time to figure out and make sense of new things they experience and which can cause them considerable anxiety.
There are certain symptoms of autism which are discussed in details here:
Autism Symptom Part 1
Autism Symptom Part 2
Autism Singapore Scene
So what is happening on autism related awareness in Singapore?
Websites focusing on Singapore autism are good way to arouse awareness and provide tips and advices to parents having children with autism and do not know where in Singapore to seek for help. Here are couples of very good websites:
- Austim Help and Advise in Singapore
- Autism Resource Center (Singapore)
This site focuses on all the autism-related issues in Singapore such as where, when and how to obtain help for your children in Singapore. Links to organisations, clinics and other useful information can be found here. It is well-organised, simple to read and no medical jargons. Topics are broken into different phases of coping with autism.
The official site for autism related information in Singapore with very good information on important topics and links for autism in Singapore.
Discussion Forum is another way you could obtain some help and advices for Autism issues in Singapore.
Singapore Motherhood
Forum where Singapore mother meets and discuss various topics relating to their child not specific to Autism. Therefore you need to search for the topic. By clicking on the link above you should find one of the discussion.
Yahoo Group:
Shoulders
"Shoulders" is an online support group for parents with children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) in Singapore where you can learn alot from the parent there.
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Clinics in Singapore that You Can Get Diagnosis, Early Intervention and Therapy
Diagnositic and Assessment Services in Singapore
After your child is diagnosed with autism, you might find here a list of clinics that have Pyschologists based in Singapore that may be useful to you. I have also listed some of their services pertaining to Autism although most of the clinic also provide other pyschological treatments.
All charges listed here is in Singapore Dollars(SGD).
Therapy and Treatment of Autism in Singapore
Maximizing The Potential of Somone You Care For With Autism
Well I am not surprised. I was too...Until I found the Essential Guide To Autism!

It was written for those who are confused and maybe a little scared about Autism and how it may impact lives and the lives of their loved ones. And it is for anyone who want to understand the options available to them to diagnose and manage any Autism.
Here is a quick summary of just some of the information you will
gain from reading The Essential Guide To Autism:
- The three main signs of autism - and how to quickly and easily
recognize each (Page 6)
- 13 simple questions all concerned parents should ask themselves
if they think their child may have autism - your responses to these
questions will ensure you know what step to take next (Page 9)
- 28 signs of autism - with these you'll know exactly what
behaviors to look for (Page 10)
- Common treatments for autism - and how to know which (if any)
treatment is right for your loved one (Page 13)
- 18 questions you should always ask before submitting your child
for a particular treatment (Page 13)
- The six most common autism treatments used today - plus, whether
or not it is good to combine treatments (Page 14)
- The positives and negatives of using Applied Behavioral Analysis
to treat autism - and how to tell if your child is right for an ABA
program (Page 15)
- The effectiveness of the most common alternative autism
treatments - plus, 14 things that you should always look for before
selecting an alternative treatment program (Page 24)
- How to use the diet to help control autism naturally - many
symptoms can decrease in severity and some may even disappear with
a change in diet ... learn more here (Page 29)
- 6 tips for a successful supplementation program - these tips will
help you cut costs and ensure that your child adjusts to the
program (Page 35)
- How to cope with the stress of raising an autistic child - this
information will have you feeling better and more relaxed than you
have in years (Page 37)
- How to ensure the safety of an autistic child - follow these 12
simple tips and your child's safety is practically guaranteed (Page
40)
- How to ensure the education needs of your autistic child are
being met - including seven questions that you should always ask
your child's school (Page 42)
- How to deal with an autistic adolescent - follow these tips to
safely navigate your way through this difficult time in anyone's life (Page 43)
- How to plan for your autistic child's transition to adulthood -
including 13 questions you should ask yourself (Page 46)
- Plus, much more besides.
Learn Breakthrough Strategies That Can Quickly & Easily Unleash the Maximum Potential of Someone Who Has Autism.
I would strongly recommend you to read Essential Guide To Autism! to unleash the potential of your loved one now!
Useful Autism Products
Schools for Children with Autism in Singapore
Details of Autism-Specific Schools in Singapore
Between 2001 and 2006, there are many Special Education School (SPED) schools to offer classes for autistic children in Singapore. Currently, there are classes for children with autism in 16 Sped schools run by Voluntary Welfare Organisations.
Here is where you can get more information on SPED
Autism and Me - Amazing Stories From Person With Autism
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