The ease of purchase of PMAs from unaccredited sellers is a cause for worry as they may not meet the necessary safety regulations, and the sellers may not provide proper education on their usage.
Safe Purchase and Use of PMAs Read More »
Visual perception skills are needed in daily routines such as reading, dressing and many other activities. Here are some tips to help our children overcome their visual perception challenges.
Improving your Child’s Visual Perception Skills Read More »
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 »
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.
Giving your child a JUMPstart Read More »
SPD speech therapist Alyssa Teo dispels myths associated with bilingualism and provides tips on how parents can help their child pick up another language
Bilingualism: Facts, Myths, and Tips Read More »
Functional electrical stimulation involves sending low-current electrical pulses via electrodes on paralysed or deconditioned muscles to produce muscle contractions during a purposeful movement, such as stepping, cycling and walking, or reaching and picking an item up.
People with physical disabilities may have a higher risk of experiencing oral health issues such as dental caries and gum disease. Here are some oral symptoms that persons with physical disabilities and their caregivers can look out for early intervention.
Common Oral Issues Faced by People with Physical Disabilities Read More »
Having flat feet is a natural part of development in majority of children. As most of them will outgrow this condition, should parents take a wait-and-see approach? Or when should they consider treatment? SPD’s senior physiotherapist La Min Maung shares more.
What Can I Do about My Child’s Flat Feet? Read More »
As much as technology has become more prevalent and intuitive, the Web remains inaccessible and inconvenient to some, due to its limited accessibility features.
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