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
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
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
Forget Marvel – we’re celebrating makchic‘s Sheroes this year! Who do we mean exactly? We’re talking about women of strength and resilience. Women who have shattered glass ceilings, and broken
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
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
Imagine a one-stop place lovingly and specially created to provide affordable therapy, support and play for children with autism. We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym (WRTS), an inclusive play gymnasium in
Initial thoughts When I first heard about Sunway Putra Mall’s Autism Friendly Shopping Day, I was quite skeptical. My son, Haans, is three and half, with moderate autism. Shopping with
In conjunction with World Autism Awareness Month, here is a compilation of makchic’s current and past articles on autism. 1. Khairy and Nori: Seeing The World Through Our Sons Eyes
I am a parent of a deaf child. My second child, Neil has a malformed right ear with severe hearing loss. We soon found out that his left ear is progressively
This year marks my first Autism Awareness Day as a proud mother to an autistic child. It’s only been 7 months since my 2-and-half-year-old toddler was officially diagnosed. Since then,
When you meet the Lims, they appear to be an ordinary couple. Getting to know them, however, allows you to see their extraordinary parenting skills. The parents of Branden and
[Contributor Desiree Kaur previously wrote ‘My Story: Beginning My Journey With a Special Needs Child‘. She continues to share the journey she is on with her son] There is no
Ultimately, it was my motherly instincts that told me, “Something isn’t right.” At his first birthday party, my son cried endlessly when everyone sang ‘Happy Birthday’. Going out was always
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