Steven is the founder of hiking and adventure group Go Wander Go Beyond (GWGB). More than 100 GWGB members signed up within a week following his call for participation in the SPD Ability Walk & Run 2021, in the process, spreading the message of building inclusive societies. We had a chat with him on the experience.
Answering the Call for Greater Inclusion in the Community Read More »
SPD’s volunteer adaptive fitness trainer, Aimee Pestano, shares some insights on how exercising can help individuals with autism overcome some of the effects of the pandemic situation on their physical and mental health.
How Exercising Benefits Persons With Autism 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.
Learning a second language presents many benefits and practical advantages. Not only does it allow one to converse with others, people who speak a second language have also been shown to have better social and problem-solving skills as compared to monolinguals. However, with more people using English as their main language, children have lower motivation and fewer opportunities to gain proficiency in a second language. In this article, SPD’s speech therapist, Oh Jing Jing, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about learning a second language.
Supporting your Child’s Second-language Learning Read More »
Everyday routines such as mealtime, bath time, play time and story time provide opportunities for communication and language development. Routines are a great way for children’s learning as they provide repeated opportunities for learning in a natural, relaxed, and enjoyable way. Using routines also helps your child participate meaningfully in your family’s typical activities of the day.
Using Mealtimes to Support Language Development in Children Read More »
With the ever-evolving pandemic situation, public health policies in Singapore may require children to get tested for COVID-19. This means more children may be receiving nasopharyngeal swabs (also called “swab tests”) as part of the Government’s effort to identify and ringfence potential exposure to keep everyone safe. For many children, going for a swab test
Preparing Your Child for a Swab Test Read More »
Recent cases featured in the media1 have highlighted some of the challenges that people with special needs and their caregivers encounter when complying with COVID-19 tests and protocols. Over the past one year, we have helped our clients and their caregivers manoeuvre these protocols, and here are some pre-emptive measures which we realised could help
Helping Caregivers of Persons with Special Needs Manage COVID-19 Protocols Read More »
Training your child to use the toilet is an exciting milestone for both child and parent alike. In this first of the two-part series, SPD’s occupational therapist Jahzeel Ann Adan Eleazar gives an overview of toilet training and some common barriers affecting it.
Is My Child Ready for Toilet Training? (Part 1) Read More »
SPD’s occupational therapist, Jahzeel Ann Adan Eleaza shares some tips to help make toilet training easier for your child.
Is My Child Ready for Toilet Training? (Part 2) Read More »
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.
