Organisational skills are a set of techniques used by individuals to facilitate the efficiency of learning, problem solving, and task completion.
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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 »
Tips to Engage Your Child Meaningfully at Home
Tips to Engage Your Child Meaningfully at Home 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 »
SPD’s physiotherapist Cliodhna Kavanagh addresses the common questions that parents have regarding the W-sitting position
Should W-Sitting Be A Cause for Concern for Parents? 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 »
SPD’s speech therapist Tan Jia Hui shares the benefits of reading to children and some reading tips that apply to both children with and without special needs.
6 Benefits and Tips of Reading to Your Child 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
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Many of us would have heard of the famous proverb “it takes a village to raise a child”. This has never been more true when it comes to the work of our senior educational therapist, Felicia Ng. In her work, she supports pre-schoolers with learning difficulties, and often, family and community involvement are the key pieces that form a comprehensive ecosystem of care for the child.
Meet Felicia Ng, the Educational Therapist (Professionals’ Day Special) Read More »
Teaching young children has always been the passion of teacher aide Elizabeth Samuel. With a heart for helping the special ones, this prompted Elizabeth to return to work at SPD after she recovered from a life-threatening illness two years ago.
Meet Elizabeth Samuel, the Teacher Aide (Professionals’ Day Special) 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.
