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 »
"I appreciate the efforts expended thus far for special needs kids - its certainly an improvement from what was available even 4, or 5 years ago. However, the gap is still huge between demand and supply. Hence the astronomical fees that are charged by prac"
"Persons with Special needs do require extensive help, and I feel that families alsone cannot just bear the difficult challenges. All have to play a part with the government taking a lead, and probably re-look at this means test issue. I am not against Mea"
"I know of marriages and families which broke up due to the intense attention needed by a special child. Pls do not give these parents more reasons to part ways. Pls assist them in all posible ways."
"pls help them as families form an impt foundation for the country's overall wellness"
"Its still strange why services to the disabled is considered charity, thus requiring something like the means test. If they are part of our society, why can't services be provided for them, without a charity mindset?"
"Really hope that the government willl not reduce the subsidy. Please spare a thought on those parents who really want the best for the kid. If the parents do not have enough money to pay for the fees, then they have no choice but to leave the kids at home"
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