Special needs come in different forms. There are learning difficulties, physical disabilities, emotional and behavioural issues. Physical disabilities may be…
When you are expecting a baby, you experience excitement, anticipation, a very special kind of happiness. Yet, at the back…
Initial thoughts When I first heard about Sunway Putra Mall’s Autism Friendly Shopping Day, I was quite skeptical. My son,…
In conjunction with World Autism Awareness Month, here is a compilation of makchic’s current and past articles on autism. 1.…
Maria Montessori said, “The child builds his inmost self out of the deeply held impressions he receives.” Therefore, a ‘labelled’ …
I am a parent of a deaf child. My second child, Neil has a malformed right ear with severe hearing loss.…
This year marks my first Autism Awareness Day as a proud mother to an autistic child. It’s only been 7…
When you meet the Lims, they appear to be an ordinary couple. Getting to know them, however, allows you to…
[Contributor Desiree Kaur previously wrote ‘My Story: Beginning My Journey With a Special Needs Child’. She continues to share the…
Everyone’s favourite colourful bricks, Lego, are going beyond stack and play. Studies have shown they can help children with autism…