8 Learning Disabilities and How to Spot Them
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ADHD, ADD & Autism
Autism Adventures: How to Make Holidays Magical for Neurodivergent Kids
byWe are entering a most joyous season, and the arrival of Christmas is upon us. The holidays would be like the roller coaster at…
How to Assist Your Autistic Child to Get Into the National Day Spirit
byThe 31st of August is a date many Malaysians look up to: it’s the national day! On this day, many Malaysians will find ways…
6 Tips to Help Your Easily Distracted Child
byChildren in general tend to be easily distracted, even if they don’t have any cognitive disorders like ADHD or autism. While some may assume…
ADHD: Helping Your Child Manage their Condition
byLearning disabilities are rife with stigma. Children who have them have always been shunned, abused and misrepresented in society. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or…
The Secret Cost of Raising a Special Needs Child
byParenting is a journey filled with joys, challenges, and unexpected costs. When raising a child with special needs in Malaysia, those costs can often…
How to Decode Your Toddler’s Body Language
byActions speak louder than words. Your toddler may sometimes be a bit tight-lipped about their needs and wants, but there are ways to decipher…
Exploring Sensory Play: Activities for Children with Autism
bySensory play has become one of the most effective tools in helping autistic children in recent years. They offer a new way for these…
Genetic Heirlooms: Traits Your Children May Inherit from You
byWhen we think about inheritance, our minds may immediately jump to money, property or ancestral relics and knickknacks: jewellery, keepsakes and other precious belongings….
Debunked Dyslexia Myths You Need to Know
byDyslexia is an often-misunderstood disorder in Malaysia. Much like other neurological childhood disorders, it is rife with stigma and ignorance. If you’re wondering about…
Dyslexia Runs in the Family: Datin Shahida Opens Up About Her Children
byIt’s rare to hear about one dyslexic child in the family, let alone two. But the condition is indeed genetic, as one celebrity mum…
Autism Teaching Aids Malaysia: A Helpful Special Needs Support Group
byRaising a child with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) can be frustrating, exhausting and even seem impossible at times. Many parents may be at a…
Precious Moments Frozen in Time: Documenting the Life of an Autistic Child
byRaising a child is hard enough, but doing so as a father of three kids (one of which has autism), is a different thing…
“Till My Last Breath”: Dr Say Shazril on Raising a Gifted Child
byIt is never easy for a parent to learn that their child is ‘special’. The experience can be wrought with confusion, denial, despair and…
7 Superpowers Your Autistic Child May Have
byIt is rare for a parent to celebrate the news of having an autistic child. Society has made some people assume that neurodivergent kids…
Why Gardening May Benefit Your Autistic Child
byGardening has always been scientifically proven to benefit the mind and body. It can boost your mood, reduce stress, help fight disease, improve memory…
Faizal Tahir Opens Up About His Daughter’s Down Syndrome Condition
byFaizal Tahir’s latest addition to his family was announced recently and we couldn’t be more excited for this singer-songwriter. The 43 year-old who is…
How to Create An Inclusive Environment For Children With Down Syndrome
byAs parents, we always hope that our children are given equal opportunities and perks in education, workspace and in the society as a whole….
Dr Lee Kok Fung Clues Us in on Down Syndrome
byOne of the many concerns of mummies-to-be is the off-chance of having a Down syndrome baby. It’s an understandable fear that each mother has…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 1: Children Development & Milestones: The First Five Years
byAre you concerned whether your children are on par with the developmental milestones? Or you are wondering about ways to get your children to…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 6 Part 1: Distinction Between Tantrums & Autism Meltdowns
byThe external behaviour of tantrums and autism meltdowns can appear to be similar, but how can we distinguish between these two? Let’s learn about…
Spread Kindness And Awareness On Autism With Sunway Putra Mall This April!
byThe bright fluorescent light, squeaking or rattling sounds of shopping carts, crinkle of plastic shopping bags, loud intercom announcements, blasting overhead music, smell of…
Nasom Launches World’s First Certified E-Commerce Specialist Programme for Youth with Autism in Malaysia
byThe National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) has announced the launch of its Certified E-Commerce Specialist (CES) Level 1 Programme. The specialised training and…
World Autism Awareness Day 2021 – Workplace: Challenges And Opportunities In A Post-Pandemic World
byThere were lots of tears when she first learnt that her three-year-old child, Ming, was autistic. It took some time to accept his condition,…
Where Does Autism Fit in Stem Cell Therapy? Here’s All You Need to Know!
byTime for some real talk! Most parents may find it uneasy to face the possibility of their child having autism. If you have friends…
5 Great And Engaging Activities To Do With ADHD Children!
byADHD children do need extra attention, especially from parents. If previously, we shared on the words that may hurt your ADHD children, this time,…
Words That You Say That May Hurt Your ADHD Children
byHave you ever encountered children or adults with ADHD? ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition where the person involved has troubles…
“I THINK MY CHILD IS DIFFERENT!” | A Prodrome Of Autism
byParents often like to compare their children with kids of similar ages. Most of the time, it is the achievement in developmental milestones that…
Zarina Zainuddin: Grace in the Face of Autism
byZarina Zainuddin is a name that resonates well in the Malaysian movie world. Film buffs will instantly recognise her for her role as the…
Son-Rise gives Hope to Children with Autism
byHighlighted I stood outside the door, listening to my daughter cry. Inside, a therapist was supposedly working with her, but all I could hear…
Using Assistive Technology to Help Individuals with Autism Express Themselves
byVerbal communication is one of the troubles faced by some individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as they are unable to convey their wants…
Breakthrough for Autism Awareness: M’sia Awakens To Those With ASD
byAutism awareness in Malaysia has witnessed a breakthrough. On 26 March 2019, seven days before World Autism Awareness Day celebrated on April 2 every…
New police SOP introduced to handle persons with autism
byThere will be a new standard operating procedure (SOP) to handle persons with autism. The new SOP is following the case of Ahmad Ziqri…
1st Autism Friendly Shopping Centre Sunway Putra Mall launches ‘Autsome’
byFebruary 26, 2019 marks an important milestone for autism awareness in the country with the first autism-friendly shopping mall in Malaysia being launched. Sunway…
How to Prevent Autism during Pregnancy
byEven up until today, the causes of autism has not been clearly discovered. However, genes are believed to be one of the factors to…
Sunway Putra Mall Set to be the 1st Autism-Friendly Mall in Malaysia
byEveryone has their own opinion about what autism is, but few get close enough to really understand them. Good news to families with autistic members…
5 Awesome Things About Autism That You Didn’t Know
byThe challenges of an autism spectrum are easy to identify, clear and distinct. But, being autistic isn’t all about impossible challenges. In fact, autistic…