Play engagement between parents, the child and their siblings helps to create a relationship of trust and allow the child to learn and make sense of the world.
How parents can increase play engagement with their child Read More »
Aaron was 10 years old when he was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy and thereafter Asperger’s Syndrome. Nine years on, he would still not let his identity be defined by his circumstances.
Meet our APB Foundation scholars – The gamer and survivor Read More »
Magdalene believes that there is no limit to how much one can extend care to patients and that receiving the Scholarship will provide her with more opportunities to do so in the future.
Meet our APB Foundation scholars – The aspiring nurse Read More »
SPD’s senior learning support educators Wai Ching and Jannah took a leap of faith on a career switch that allowed them to work with young children.
Career switchers win coveted Outstanding Early Intervention Professional Award 2023 Read More »
Here are some some tips for parents who are planning on travelling with their child who either uses a mobility aid, is overly active, dislikes loud noises or crowded places, seeks/avoids certain textures, or dislikes changes.
Travelling with my child who requires additional support – What should I prepare? Read More »
We were saddened by the news of the passing of our former Board member Mr Yeo Jeu Nam on 9 October 2023.
In memory of former SPD Board Member Mr Yeo Jeu Nam Read More »
Social skills are essential in helping children form positive and meaningful relationships with others, as well as navigate social situations. Speech therapist Danica Tan highlights the development of social skills in young children and how adults can facilitate this process with different strategies and activities.
Developing social skills in young children Read More »
Meet our Day Activity Centre training officers, Shahidah Lam and Rena Lim, who are also part of a local Women’s Premier League football club.
Meet our professionals – Female footballers amongst us Read More »
In the second installment of the SPD Professionals’ Day series and in conjunction with World Physiotherapy Day on 8 September, we catch up with SPD Therapy Hub physiotherapist Hu Jia Hao whose love for sports saw him volunteer his expertise to support local para-athletes at sports events.
Meet our professionals – Prepping athletes to be in their best form Read More »
Prof Ho’s experience extends far beyond medicine. His name has come to be associated with early childhood education, early intervention and being child centric in the social service sector. Such was the illustrious career of this trailblazer who dedicated nearly 40 years to growing paediatrics and neonatology in Singapore.
A giant of a man who uplifts children with disabilities Read More »
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