early intervention

Photography for Good: A visual storytelling showcase of struggles and triumphs of persons with disabilities

In a visual storytelling project, Photography for Good, SPD collaborated with award winning photographer, Mr Derrick Ong to put up a photography exhibition that told the story of eight SPD [...]

Nurturing young hearts and minds: A teacher’s journey in early intervention

Ismawati Bin Selamat knew she wanted to be a teacher at a very young age. Watching her younger cousin grow up sparked her interest in teaching children. UPDATES caught up [...]

When children grieve, how can we help?

Here are some strategies to help our children cope with their emotions and learn how to deal with grief.

Mdm Farah and her husband, with Ilhan in the middle

Honouring mums of children with disabilities

The profound bond between mother and child is a silent language of unconditional love.

Boy looking for something to wear in a drawer full of clothes

Developing Dressing Skills: Let’s help your kids to get dressed

Dressing skills are a fundamental aspect of daily life, and helping your child master this skill not only contributes to their self-efficacy but also boosts their self-esteem.

Illustration of a boy and girl, both in school uniform, waving and smiling

Get Ready for School with Me

The transition between pre-school and formal school education can be a daunting experience to most children, as they will encounter new and unfamiliar situations. SPD's occupational therapists share some advice [...]

An adult standing amongst a group of children, of whom a girl is in a wheelchair and a boy is wearing a hearing aid

Helping children learn about disability

How do we foster open conversations with our children about disability? Here are some tips on how to initiate this process and in doing so, cultivate the values of kindness [...]

A mother smiling at her son as he holds up a small dinosaur toy

How parents can increase play engagement with their child

Play engagement between parents, the child and their siblings helps to create a relationship of trust and allow the child to learn and make sense of the world.

A lady taking a selfie with a male teenager who is using a wheelchair at a beach. Both smiling.

Travelling with my child who requires additional support – What should I prepare?

Here are some some tips for parents who are planning on travelling with their child who either uses a mobility aid, is overly active, dislikes loud noises or crowded places, [...]

Speech therapist Danica looking on as 3 children play with building blocks

Developing social skills in young children

Social skills are essential in helping children form positive and meaningful relationships with others, as well as navigate social situations. Speech therapist Danica Tan highlights the development of social skills [...]

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