My Story: Starting to Learn About Autism
Editorial
April 2, 2025
[This article was first published on 1st March 2018] There is no parenting book or blog that can prepare you
Special Needs
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
World Autism Awareness Day 2023: A family’s journey continues
Editorial
March 31, 2023
7th November 2017 was the first time I told our story on makchic, as we navigated our journey through our
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
Therapy Centres for Children in the Klang Valley
Elaine Yeoh
July 13, 2022
Have you ever considered an appointment with a therapist, or wondered if your child might benefit with some sort of
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
How to talk to kids about: Their disabilities
Editorial
April 2, 2022
When our child is different, there’s so much more we need to learn about parenting. Our first go-to will be
Autism Through My Eyes Campaign at Sunway Putra Mall
Elaine Yeoh
March 30, 2022
It’s certainly encouraging to see a global increase and emphasis towards a more conscious and inclusive world. In conjunction with
What Does #InclusionMean to You?
Li-Hsian
March 26, 2022
21st March was World Down’s Syndrome Day (WDSD). It has been observed by the United Nations since 2012, as a means of raising
How to talk to kids about: Disabilities
Editorial
March 21, 2022
Disabilities. This is a very big word to use, even for adults. Today – when language, terms of references and
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
Ready to be an Explorer? Check out the Nature Kidventure at Sunway Putra Mall!
Elaine Yeoh
February 25, 2022
School’s out soon (again)! Wondering (or panicking?) about how you’re going to keep the kiddos entertained and busy over the
Ask the Expert with Ms Katyana Azman: Pandemic Parenting and How to Move Forward
Elaine Yeoh
February 15, 2022
No one has been spared. Male or female, young or old- each of us has been subjected to the drastic
My Story: The Wins, Woes and Worries of a Spectrum Mum
Editorial
January 26, 2022
The twelfth day of the twelfth month of 2020 rerouted the course of my life. My daughter, Emma, was formally
My Story: Being a father to an autistic child
Desiree Kaur
April 13, 2020
“Never a day goes by that I don’t try, Seldom a moment comes by for me to cry Neither
Tips for parents with children on the spectrum during this MCO
Desiree Kaur
April 2, 2020
The rising spread of Covid-19 is causing much uneasiness across the globe. For special needs parents, this is yet another
The Importance of Inclusive Education, and Why It Should Matter to You
Li-Hsian
March 21, 2020
Today is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). It has been observed on 21 March by the United Nations since 2012, as a means
My Story: How I bond with my son with autism
Desiree Kaur
January 16, 2020
“We need to enter their world and show them the way out,” said Raun K Kaufman, the first to benefit
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
Getting Started with a Special Needs Child
Desiree Kaur
April 16, 2019
Special needs come in different forms. There are learning difficulties, physical disabilities, emotional and behavioural issues. Physical disabilities may be
