Special education school

How a father’s struggle to understand his son’s autism led him back to school

Mr Jason Tan with his son Isaac, who was formally diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and mild intellectual disability at the age of eight.

askST: Will my child with special needs be better off in a SPED school or mainstream school?

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Students welcoming Guest-of-Honour President Halimah Yacob at AWWA School @ Bedok.
Social service agency, AWWA Ltd officially opening its AWWA School @ Bedok supported by the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Oct 6 2022.
This initiative is part of MOE's ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility to government-funded Special Education (SPED) schools for students with moderate-to-severe learning disabilities.
Guest-of-Honour President Halimah Yacob is delivering a speech and touring the facility.
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Forum: Strengthen support in mainstream schools for children with different learning needs

People with disabilities to get extra help to secure jobs

Employers will get more support to offset the wages of people with disabilities.

2024 wrapped: The biggest education stories of the year, and what’s next

The Gifted Education Programme will undergo its biggest refresh since it began in 1984, and end in its current form.

New programme to develop pipeline of leaders in special education: Chan Chun Sing

Minister of Education, Chan Chun Sing at the launch of Admiral Hill School on Oct 3, 2024.

Retired, not expired: Former executive secretary now a teacher assistant at an inclusive pre-school

Ms Julie Oei, 75, a teacher assistant at Kindle Garden Preschool.

A family’s journey helping their son with special needs

While it takes a village to raise a child, a multitude of people and support systems are needed for a child with special needs.

Raising awareness of autism can help parents seek early diagnosis for kids: Experts

Ms Vanecia Er and her son Austen, who has autism. Ms Er said early diagnosis and intervention for autism helped in Austen’s development.

More help for those on autism spectrum after age 18

St. Andrew's Autism Centre's Dignity of Work programme offers those on the autism spectrum a chance to engage in supported employment.

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