My almost 11-year-old daughter, Isha, has Down’s Syndrome. I shared Isha’s story and diagnosis publicly for the first time here in 2019. Since then, we have talked about the importance
7th November 2017 was the first time I told our story on makchic, as we navigated our journey through our son’s autism diagnosis. In my conclusion to that piece, I wrote
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 Syndrome. Since then, she has had several shifts in her personal perspectives
Have you ever considered an appointment with a therapist, or wondered if your child might benefit with some sort of therapy at one point or another? Some of the deterrents
Every child is unique and different – that goes without saying! But when there’s an official medical diagnosis for that difference, parenting concerns shift drastically. In the hopes of supporting
When our child is different, there’s so much more we need to learn about parenting. Our first go-to will be to learn all we can about the diagnosis. We learn
It’s certainly encouraging to see a global increase and emphasis towards a more conscious and inclusive world. In conjunction with the upcoming World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, we
21st March was World Down’s Syndrome Day (WDSD). It has been observed by the United Nations since 2012, as a means of raising awareness about the genetic condition. The day is celebrated on this
Disabilities. This is a very big word to use, even for adults. Today – when language, terms of references and respecting people of all abilities is more important than ever
We went into the wilderness just for you mamas, and checked out the exciting events at Sunway Putra Mall’s Nature Kidventure extravaganza! Happening from 25th February 2022 to 20th March
School’s out soon (again)! Wondering (or panicking?) about how you’re going to keep the kiddos entertained and busy over the holidays? Visit Sunway Putra Mall from 25th February 2022 to 20th March
No one has been spared. Male or female, young or old- each of us has been subjected to the drastic adjustments thrown at us over these past two years as
The twelfth day of the twelfth month of 2020 rerouted the course of my life. My daughter, Emma, was formally diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder that fateful day. It didn’t
“Never a day goes by that I don’t try, Seldom a moment comes by for me to cry Neither a day nor a moment comes by to defy The
The rising spread of Covid-19 is causing much uneasiness across the globe. For special needs parents, this is yet another worry added to the multitude of things already on our
Today is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). It has been observed on 21 March by the United Nations since 2012, as a means of raising awareness about the genetic condition. The day is
“We need to enter their world and show them the way out,” said Raun K Kaufman, the first to benefit from the Son-Rise Program. Son-Rise is an approach used successfully
We constantly gripe about the state of our education system. We whine at the quality of teachers and the size of our classrooms. Yet, for some children, these are the
Special needs come in different forms. There are learning difficulties, physical disabilities, emotional and behavioural issues. Physical disabilities may be easier to detect (some at birth), while learning, emotional and
When you are expecting a baby, you experience excitement, anticipation, a very special kind of happiness. Yet, at the back of your mind, due to all the tests you have
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