Volunteerism: Making Lives by Giving
This International Volunteer Day, SPD Board Advisor Ms Chia Yong Yong, PBM, BBM, shares here her thoughts on volunteerism.
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Meet our APB Foundation scholars – Setting sights on the Big Four
Marcus hopes to contribute and advocate for the disability community, underscoring the belief that with determination and focus, there are no limits to what we can achieve.
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How parents can increase play engagement with their child
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.
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Meet our APB Foundation scholars – The gamer and survivor
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.
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Meet our APB Foundation scholars – The aspiring nurse
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.
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Career switchers win coveted Outstanding Early Intervention Professional Award 2023
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.
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Travelling with my child who requires additional support – What should I prepare?
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.
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In memory of former SPD Board Member Mr Yeo Jeu Nam
We were saddened by the news of the passing of our former Board member Mr Yeo Jeu Nam on 9 October 2023.
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Developing social skills in young children
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.
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Meet our professionals – Female footballers amongst us
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.
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