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 »
"Government should provide more help to ASD children and their parent regardless of their income and where they seek for Early Intervention Program. Even parent want to seek help from Government approve institution but waiting times are too long there and "
"I strongly believe in early intervention for Autistic/ASD children. My son, who was diagnosed as autistic in 1988, is now 22 years old. Early intervention at both a special school and a childcare centre (he was kicked out by 5 childcare centers before we "
"I hope Singapore can be a compassionate society filled with love and care for everyone, be it that we are the elite or underprivileged groups. Pleae render a thought for this appeal."
"I had undergone a heart-breaking experience of having to discontinue therapy for my autistic son due to lack of affordability. Policy makers should have big hearts and do what is right instead of having 'it's your problem, not our problem' attitude. Do th"
"help.......... help............. help............................"
"It takes tremendous courage and patience to take care of special needs children and the parents deserve all the help they can get. My thoughts are with you parents and I salute you and wish you and the children all the best."
"I just saw from the news about how mainstream school children from the low income family are now able to participate in foreign exchange programs given the increase in funds provided for them. But here, children with special needs just need subsidies for "
"because they might be your children too"
"Having a Special Needs kid is not a matter of choice, it's a long-term commitment."
"Policy makers should look at things in entirety instead of purely from dollars & cents. Running a country is different from running a listed company. We need more humanity & compassion."
