My Story: The Unexpected Upside of Down’s Syndrome
Li-Hsian
March 21, 2019
When you are expecting a baby, you experience excitement, anticipation, a very special kind of happiness. Yet, at the back
Special Needs
Makchic Reviews: Malaysia’s First Autism Friendly Mall
Desiree Kaur
February 18, 2019
Initial thoughts When I first heard about Sunway Putra Mall’s Autism Friendly Shopping Day, I was quite skeptical. My son,
April 2019: World Autism Awareness Month
Editorial
February 10, 2019
In conjunction with World Autism Awareness Month, here is a compilation of makchic’s current and past articles on autism. 1.
Decoding Dyslexia: Common Misconceptions
Desiree Kaur
December 14, 2018
Maria Montessori said, “The child builds his inmost self out of the deeply held impressions he receives.” Therefore, a ‘labelled’
On Being the Parent of a Deaf Child
Tze Yeng
August 17, 2018
I am a parent of a deaf child. My second child, Neil has a malformed right ear with severe hearing loss.
My Story: Seeing the Beauty in their Uniqueness
Editorial
April 2, 2018
This year marks my first Autism Awareness Day as a proud mother to an autistic child. It’s only been 7
Smiling Despite Challenges: Caring for a child with SMA
Susan Tam
March 27, 2018
When you meet the Lims, they appear to be an ordinary couple. Getting to know them, however, allows you to
Coming to Malaysia: Lego Therapy for Kids with Autism
Editorial
July 14, 2017
Everyone’s favourite colourful bricks, Lego, are going beyond stack and play. Studies have shown they can help children with autism