Minor Issues: Learning to go slow with a special needs child

The writer's child, Kate, was diagnosed with autism at age two. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - I have slowed down when it comes to Kate, the oldest of my three children and my child with special needs.

Now, when new or unexpected things happen, I try to panic less. I try to think before rushing to act.

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