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Be The Best Advocate For Your Child

October 12, 2015

What do you do and where do you start when you get a diagnosis for autism? Hear it from Juhi Ramani, co-founder of I Support Foundation, which offers education for special needs children and the underprivileged. 

“I remember all the hard days spent in that small town with people having no knowledge about autism and about what Shivam was going through.”

The Importance of Early Intervention

October 15, 2015

If your child is behind on the developmental milestones, it is important to act as early as possible. Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, a Special Educator and Rehabilitation specialist, tells you why and what it involves.

Early Detection Key to Managing Cerebral Palsy

October 05, 2016

On World Cerebral Palsy Day, we speak to Joyeeta Sen, a senior special educator and Priti Salunkhe, a senior neurodevelopment therapist with Ummeed Child Development Center regarding child development and learning for children with the condition.

What is the average age of a child with CP when first brought in?

When I am at work I am "resting"

December 03, 2016

Joan's wish is straightforward: "My ultimate wish for Nat is for her to happy and independent, where she doesn’t need financial aid from me or my husband, is able to stand on her own and isn’t a liability to anyone else." Joan, in conversation with SPD Singapore, answers 10 questions on bringing up Natania, who has autism spectrum disorder and shares with us her biggest hurdle to date and what keeps her going.

Q1: You are Natania’s biggest supporter. How did you face her condition early on?

Celebrating Life’s Every Triumph Together – Fang Zhi’s Invisible Disability

January 07, 2017

All parties play a part in enabling a child with special needs - the system, parents, the public, as well as the child himself. When one is willing to give the child an opportunity and to accept the child, he is making a difference in the child’s life.

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