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 have a 9 years old Autistic boy. I can say that the financial and mental burden of taking care of him are equivalent to taking care of 5 normal children at the same time."
"While I am lucky that all 3 of my children were born within the normal range of abilities, I acknowledge that some families have in nature's lottery been saddled with a greater responsiblity. If we are a caring society, we should at least demonstrate that"
"Pls dont add moneytary burden to their already heavy mental stress."
"I strongly urge the govt to be more compassionate and see to how they can help the special needs kids grow beyond their physical and/or mental disabilities rather than focus on families' financial situation. It is already a HUGE challenge, both mentally a"
"It would be a big financial relief for families with special needs children if the Government can consider financial aid to these families."
"why reduce subsidies ?? they are "special needs" children, aren't they ?"
"My heart goes with the parents, please consider subsidies for intervention programmes, subsidies for trainings for parents to be empowered to manage child with SEN"
"I think one solution could be to set aside one class for a few mainstream schools (spread across S'pore) to cater to special needs children. I believe the cost should be lower than having more special needs schools. Mingling with mainstream pupils will al"
"All children need us to care for them. Special needs kids need a little more help to fulfil their full potential. The help does not come cheap and in fact increases with time. The emotional burden of having a special child is tough enough to cope with. Fa"
