Roger Lua had a stroke due to his congenital heart condition when he was just 20 years old. Spurred by a strong desire to be a contributing member of society and to support his family’s finances, Roger enrolled in SPD’s Employment Support Programme in hopes of seeking employment.
Supporting Stroke Survivor in His Employment Journey Read More »
Receiving news that her baby girl was born with non-functioning kidneys was a big blow to Wei Yee. What followed were years of meticulous care for her daughter and fine balancing of her other duties. Wei Yee shares more about her parenting journey as well as insights in this Mother’s Day Special.
Celebrating a Mother’s Love – Caring for Her 6-year-old with a Rare Medical Condition Read More »
Born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Boon Keng often found himself wondering if he is able to love, especially when he knows that his condition is likely to deteriorate over the years. In this candid sharing, the former APB Foundation Scholar takes us through his highs and lows as he navigates his love journey.
Young Man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Shares His Take on Love Read More »
This Autism Awareness Month, we celebrate the abilities and aspirations of our clients on the spectrum, as well as honour the contributions made by the team supporting them.
Meet Our Autistic Friends and The Team Supporting Them Read More »
Parenting a child with autism has prompted Mr Raj to re-evaluate the meaning of time. As he journeys with his son Kirisnah, who is a trainee at SPD’s Sheltered Workshop, he shares with us some of his personal takeaways as we celebrate Autism Awareness Day on 2 April.
How Son’s Autism Influenced Dad’s Perception of Time Read More »
7-year-old Syaza has global developmental delay, movement disorder, as well as hearing loss and visual loss. Find out how the team of professionals at SPD’s EIPIC help her to better participate in daily activities.
How Physiotherapy Helps 7-year-old Girl to Participate in Daily Activities Read More »
When guiding children with autism, caregivers often face the daunting task of figuring out the most effective techniques to use. In this article, Mr Raj, whose son Kirisnah attends our Sheltered Workshop programme, shares his reflection on how the effective use of techniques helped him to guide Kirisnah in achieving the desired learning outcomes.
Patience and Wisdom to Identify Intervention Techniques that Work Read More »
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