The size of a child’s vocabulary has been linked to overall school achievement both socially and academically. SPD speech therapists share tips on how parents can help their child expand on their vocabulary.
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To some, the role of a nurse deals primarily with diaper changing or cleaning up patients. This misconception is one that staff nurse Ruimin hopes to dispel. She lets us in on her work at SPD@Toa Payoh.
This Autism Awareness Month, we share the story of five-year-old Umar, and how our early intervention team supports him and his family in his learning and development.
Helping 5-year-old Umar Learn Adaptive Living Skills Read More »
Play is an important part of a child’s learning and development journey. Our speech therapist Lynnette shares how parents can support their child in understanding and using language through play.
In conjunction with Social Workers’ Day, SPD senior social worker Angela Chung lets us in on the role social workers play in the disability community as well as trends facing the sector.
In the lead up to Social Workers’ Day, social work new entrant Isabelle shares her experience working with persons with disabilities in SPD to improve their quality of life.
Growing up, Pearl has always been conscious of her appearance which led to her feeling “genderless”. The insecurity affected her health as she stopped menstruating for eight years. This International Women’s Day, Pearl shares her journey towards overcoming self-doubts to lead life her way.
How a Woman with Disability Makes Peace with Her Identity and Womanhood Read More »
In conjunction with Valentine’s Day on 14 February, our social worker-turned-volunteer manager Khoo Khee Ling, sheds some light on the realities that couples face after one acquires a disability.
What Happens in a Marriage When a Spouse Acquires Disability Read More »
Do you find yourself having to prepare a different meal from the rest of the family for your child because he has specific food preferences? How do you encourage him to eat a wider range of food? Here’s how you could tackle these challenges at mealtimes.
Picky eating—How to Encourage Your Child to Eat a Range of Food Read More »
With so many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, we share these 10 simple ideas which can make the day that bit more special.
