Concerns Over Reduction Of Subsidies For Special Needs Children
In response to the ST article dated 7 Jan 06, I would like to pen my thoughts on the anxiety of parents who have special needs children.As a parent of an autistic boy, I have been alerted to complains... continue reading »
"Absurd! MCYS, have you experienced the pain of having a child who has special needs? Who can cope with this financially? Mind you, paying for our child with special needs is just like throwing money into a bottomless pit! We hope that MCYS can review this"
"Yes, Gov. to pay more attention to Special Needs Children"
"I am a parent of a 2 1/2 yr old brain-injured daughter"
"All children have equal intrinsic worth regardless of how much they can contribute to the country's economy in the future. Special needs children have the right to receive the same priorities as children in the mainstream and "gifted education" stream"
"The key with our (really) special children is that each and everyone of them are unique and require different forms of therapies and assistance in order to prepare them to grow up to be useful individuals who can contribute to Singapore. This is also one "
"I have a special kid myself and fully agree the Petition author's concern. Hope the authorities do consider this matter seriously."
"Special Needs Children are the one who needs more attention in terms of time, educations, care takers, food and other needs. Icrease of Subsidies should be encourage and not reduction."
"Though I am not an affected party, I do support the need to increase instead of reducing the subsidies for special needs children. The parents and the children of special needs need to be encouraged not deprived."
