Autism help and Advice in Singapore

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 awareness is growing rapidly and many campaigns were organised in the past few years to promote autism awareness.

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

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.


• Autism Resource Center (Singapore)

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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Well, where to go for an assessment and diagnosis to test whether your child is having autism if you reside in Singapore? I have compiled the following place in Singapore that you can get some assessments. There are some that are specialised in certain area of autism and it is good that if can find a centre that suit your needs and financial consideration.


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

Are you scared, worried and confused about autism? Do You want to tap the maximum potential of someone with autism whom you loved?

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!

Currently, there are 3 autism-specific schools in Singapore. They are set up: Pathlight School in 2004, Singapore Autism School in 2005 and St Andrew's Autism School in 2006.


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