A reflection during this Autism Awareness Month, our CEO Mr Abhimanyau Pal ponders the need for more innovative solutions to support adults with autism.
From the CEO’s Desk: More Innovative Solutions Needed to Support Adults with Autism Read More »
This Autism Awareness Month, we celebrate the abilities and aspirations of our clients on the spectrum, as well as honour the contributions made by the team supporting them.
Meet Our Autistic Friends and The Team Supporting Them Read More »
Parenting a child with autism has prompted Mr Raj to re-evaluate the meaning of time. As he journeys with his son Kirisnah, who is a trainee at SPD’s Sheltered Workshop, he shares with us some of his personal takeaways as we celebrate Autism Awareness Day on 2 April.
How Son’s Autism Influenced Dad’s Perception of Time Read More »
Noticing how the livelihood of hawkers at Tanjong Pagar Plaza Food Centre was further strained during last year’s Heightened Alert phase, Tanjong Pagar Community Club Management Committee started an initiative to rally corporates into organising group buys. The food items were then delivered to frontliners and beneficiaries in the Tanjong Pagar – Tiong Bahru division.
Food Delivery with A Heart Through Group Buying Read More »
Read on to find out how our long-time supporter TechnipFMC has journeyed with us in supporting persons with disabilities.
Social worker Ishak Johari seeks out his senior, Goh Kee Choon, for some advice on carrying out their role effectively in today’s society, and also highlighting the importance of supervision in this profession.
Ask a Senior: What It Means To Be A Social Worker Read More »
A spinal cord injury left Mr Tan Hung Bak with weakness in his legs and lower trunk, resulting in him having to use a wheelchair to ambulate. However, the 56-year-old is determined to not let his condition disrupt his life and is motivated to resume his daily activities, one of which is driving.
Wheelchair User Gets Back in the Driver’s Seat Read More »
The physical and emotional fatigue developed due to the COVID-19 situation have left many in a state of anxiety, loneliness and languishment. SPD’s case management officer Samantha Law highlights some familiar scenarios and tips to help you cope under these situations.
Hang In There – Living with COVID-19 Read More »
A stroke that happened three years ago left Mr Allan Tan with speech difficulties as he struggles with aphasia. Read on to find out how our speech therapist helped to improve Allan’s expressive speech via telepractice.
Telepractice Deployed During Pandemic to Improve Communication for Persons with Aphasia Read More »
A stroke that happened three years ago left Mr Allan Tan with speech difficulties as he struggles with aphasia. Read on to find out how our speech therapist helped to improve Allan’s expressive speech via telepractice.
Telepractice Deployed During Pandemic to Improve Communication for Persons with Aphasia Read More »
