World Down’s Syndrome Day 2024: End the Stereotypes
Li-Hsian
March 22, 2024
My almost 11-year-old daughter, Isha, has Down’s Syndrome. I shared Isha’s story and diagnosis publicly for the first time here
Special Needs Education
World Down’s Syndrome Day 2023: With Me, Not For Me
Li-Hsian
March 21, 2023
In 2019, makchic contributor Li-Hsian Choo shared her daughter Isha’s story publicly for the first time, regarding Isha’s diagnosis of Down’s
Ask the Expert with Headstart Academy: Raising Neurodiverse Children
Editorial
April 28, 2022
Every child is unique and different – that goes without saying! But when there’s an official medical diagnosis for that
Rumble in the Jungle: A Sneak Peak at Sunway Putra Mall’s Nature Kidventure
Elaine Yeoh
March 10, 2022
We went into the wilderness just for you mamas, and checked out the exciting events at Sunway Putra Mall’s Nature
Sekolah Dalam Hospital: Schools for hospitalised children
Desiree Kaur
June 24, 2019
We constantly gripe about the state of our education system. We whine at the quality of teachers and the size
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’
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