Planning for a year-end staycation with your loved one with disability or for yourself? Our former Transition to Employment client Mr Tan Hung Bak and his wife share some tips to help you get started.
Planning an Accessible Staycation for Wheelchair Users Read More »
For most parents, raising a child can be as taxing as it is rewarding. And for some, their parenting journey could be fraught with even more challenges. Mr Raj, a caregiver, shares his thoughts on how positive thinking can help set the stage for healthier parent-child relationship and better learning outcomes for children.
When caregiving stress is not managed appropriately, there is a possibility of them escalating into unhelpful behaviours such as violence. Our senior social worker Angela explains why caregivers looking after PwDs could become abusive.
When Caregivers Turn to Violence – The Dark Side of Caregivers’ Stress Read More »
Jumping is a key skill that requires balance, coordination and body awareness. Our physiotherapist shares some tips to help your child learn jumping skills at home.
Not getting the snacks or drinks when he wanted them used to trigger meltdowns and self-injurious behaviours in Hong Yun. Read on to find out how the DAC team addresses his behavioural concerns.
Addressing Behavioural Concerns in Autistic Youth through Active Engagements Read More »
The Board of Management for the term 2022 to 2024 was elected at our Annual General Meeting on 27 August 2022.
Team SPD comprises of professionals with different skills from different backgrounds. We bring out each other’s strengths and work as a team to enable our clients to realise their full potential, as well as value add to their journey towards independence.
Stroke survivor Lee Yong Jie is a former client at SPD’s Transition to Employment Programme. He is now a social worker at SPD. Read on to see how he tapped on his recovery experience to impact the work that he do today.
“I’ll return as your colleague” – The journey of a former client turned social worker Read More »
Mr Wong Zi Heng is an educator and a member of SPD’s Services Committee. This Teachers’ Day, he shares a heartfelt letter to his students.
SPD speech therapist Alyssa Teo dispels myths associated with bilingualism and provides tips on how parents can help their child pick up another language
