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 »
This Children’s Day, we’re shining the spotlight on a special group of heroes who play big roles in supporting our children with developmental needs.
Celebrating the Super Siblings of Children with Developmental Needs Read More »
As we celebrate the enduring bond between siblings this Children’s Day, we encourage you to join us in showing appreciation to the siblings in your life.
With nine children, there is never a dull day in Mdm Tahirah’s home. Always lively, noisy and sometimes messier than she likes, there is no shortage of help when someone is in need. But isn’t this the beauty of a large family? In this final instalment of the Caregivers’ Specials, we hear from Mdm Tahirah
Mum of Nine on Caring for Six Children with Special Needs (Caregivers’ Specials) Read More »
When we speak of self-care, many tend to think of reading, exercising, watching videos, or having a nice cup of tea. However, sharing your story, seeking spiritual or peer support, and even massaging your pressure points are also forms of self-care. These are some key themes that were discussed during the inaugural peer-to-peer sharing session
Inaugural Peer-to-Peer Sharing Session for Caregivers, and by Caregivers Read More »
We are proud to share that two of our caregivers from the Building Bridges EIPIC Centre at SPD@Bedok were among the 17 recipients of the SingHealth Inspirational Caregiver Award this year.
Caregivers Lauded for Their Resilience and Strength Read More »
This year’s Children’s Day celebrations at SPD was all about nurturing our children’s creativity and imagination. With interactive activities that brought fun straight to their homes, our children were tasked to create something innovative with their families. Let us look at some of our children’s masterpieces and the inspiration behind them. Challenge 1: Bonding
Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Payment Requests Made in SPD’s Name
SPD has been alerted to cases involving job scams where scammers have used SPD’s name to instruct individuals to transfer money.
Please remain vigilant. SPD does not authorise individuals to request or collect money on our behalf through such means. If you receive a suspicious request or are unsure whether it is genuine, please verify it directly with SPD by calling our general line at 6579 0700. Alternatively, you can call the ScamShield Hotline at 1799 before taking any action.
If you believe you may have fallen victim to a scam, please contact your bank immediately and make a police report.
SPD takes such matters seriously and we constantly review the necessary safeguards to protect the public and our supporters. Please be assured that legitimate donations and payments made through SPD’s official website and authorised platforms remain unaffected.
