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…
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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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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….
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….