disability

He ain't heavy, he's my son Aug 14, 2014, The New Paper Talk to Mr Seah Hong Tiang and you realise that every "D" in "daddy" stands for devotion. By 5.15am every work day, he is awake. As Daniel wakes up an hour later and props himself upright on the mattress in the living room of their...

I have written a few picture books for children and their families to increase the awareness of children's disabilities in Singapore. I am a paediatric physio who has worked in a few different countries, and I feel sad that our local children with disabilities are not seen out in the community...

Have not been posting here for quite some time. Just watched MediaCorp "The Joy Truck". This first episode focused on 3 Rare Genetic kids. 1) Grace Tan 陈思颖 5岁的思颖患有丙酮酸脱氢酶复合物缺乏症，身体无法使力。其他病症包括行走困难，发育缓慢和癫痫。思颖是部分因生酮飲食(是一个高脂、低碳水化合物和适当蛋白质的饮食)而获益的成功例子之一。5-year old Grace suffers from Pyruvate...

Mandatory weekly rest days for foreign maids - Channel NewsAsia SINGAPORE: It will soon be mandatory for employers to give foreign domestic workers (FDWs) a weekly rest day or compensation in lieu. To give employers time to adjust, the new law will kick in for FDW work permits issued or renewed...

Tapping technology that enables Pilot study notes positive impact of assistive technology, but lack of knowledge among caregivers and teachers by Leong...

This thread provides a more detailed introduction ... a bit different from 'Lounge Area - Introduce Yourself'. Basically to let other special needs parents know you and your child's condition better. To view Individual Members' Introduction: Click shortcut...