Kids Learning to Communicate Through Play
Play is an important part of a child’s learning and development journey. Our speech therapist Lynnette shares how parents can support their child in understanding and using language through play.
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What Happens in a Marriage When a Spouse Acquires Disability
In conjunction with Valentine’s Day on 14 February, our social worker-turned-volunteer manager Khoo Khee Ling, sheds some light on the realities that couples face after one acquires a disability.
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Picky eating—How to Encourage Your Child to Eat a Range of Food
Do you find yourself having to prepare a different meal from the rest of the family for your child because he has specific food preferences? How do you encourage him to eat a wider range of food? Here’s how you could tackle these challenges at mealtimes.
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Safe Purchase and Use of PMAs
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.
Improving your Child’s Visual Perception Skills
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.
Planning an Accessible Staycation for Wheelchair Users
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.
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When Caregivers Turn to Violence – The Dark Side of Caregivers’ Stress
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.
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Giving your child a JUMPstart
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.
Bilingualism: Facts, Myths, and Tips
SPD speech therapist Alyssa Teo dispels myths associated with bilingualism and provides tips on how parents can help their child pick up another language
Using Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Cycling in Restorative Therapy for Persons with Mobility Challenges
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.