#MumUnscripted: Motherhood Real Talk with Dr Azura and Sharifah Aryana
byMotherhood is not at all sunshine and rainbows, and sometimes it’s important to talk about it. That’s the gist of #MumsUnscripted, a new podcast…
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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…
Occupational Therapy for Kids with Developmental Delays
byIf you’ve been in parenting social circles and virtual groups for long enough, you’ve probably heard of developmental delays. But if you’re unfamiliar with…
Protecting Little Ears: An Expert’s Guide to Paediatric Hearing Loss (Part 2 of 2)
byHearing loss in kids can be devastating for their physical and mental development. Especially if not identified early. Pay attention to any signs of…
Protecting Little Ears: An Expert’s Guide to Paediatric Hearing Loss (Part 1 of 2)
byCan you imagine a silent world completely devoid of sounds? One where you can’t listen to music or hear the voice of your loved…
Here’s Why You’re Extra Blessed to Be Expecting a Special Child
byPeople often have such negative views about having a special needs child, even if it’s something relatively mild like ADHD or dyslexia. Disabled individuals…
Meet These Gifted Youngsters Who Are Making Waves in Malaysia
byDisability—a common word used to describe a small minority of individuals who were born a little different than the rest of us. They may…
Down Syndrome Support Group Gives Hope to Malaysian Youngsters
byOne in 800 babies have Down Syndrome in Malaysia and many of them grow up neglected and unloved by society. Even with the love…
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…
My Unborn Baby Has Down Syndrome: What Do I Do?
byDown syndrome is rare congenital disorder that affects one in 800 babies. Even to date, scientists have a hard time what exactly causes this…
How to Help a Dyslexic Child
byAccording to a report, there are between 10% to15% of dyslexic children in Malaysia. Many go undiagnosed, and many more struggle to keep up…
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…
“Mummy, I Can’t Read!”: What to Do If You Suspect Your Child Has Dyslexia
byNo one wants to hear that their child is disabled. Yet probably one condition that flies under the radar more often than we’d like…
A Mother’s Love for the Neurodivergent
byCatherine De Padua was a trainer and facilitator by profession. For more than two decades, she was in the business of developing and grooming…
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…
Celebrating Mother Figures on Mother’s Day
byMothers are our caretakers, protectors, and educators. They birthed us, fed us, and raised us. Their sacrifice simply cannot be repaid. Some people might…
Autism Vs Down Syndrome: What is the Difference?
bySome people may at times wrongly group special need kids into one general category. This could be because they might not know the difference….
Awareness Needed to Boost Registration of Special-Needs Children
byAbout 14% of special-needs children are registered in special education programmes in government schools, according to the Education Ministry. However, this is considered a…