Curated news, research, and resources for families navigating special needs support in Singapore.
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Seven in eight Asian adults now research health information online before seeing doctors. For special needs families, this shift presents both opportunities and challenges in accessing reliable care guidance.
As more children enter preschool with developmental delays, Singapore's early intervention sector needs better-trained staff, evidence-based programmes, and strategic deployment to support our youngest learners with special needs.
New research from Korea reveals that preterm infants receiving early motor and language therapy before 18-24 months show significantly better motor development outcomes over time, highlighting the critical importance of timely intervention.
Recent research suggests autism and ADHD may share common brain connectivity patterns and genetic markers, challenging traditional diagnostic boundaries and pointing towards more personalised support approaches.
Everything you need to know about Individualised Education Plans — what they include, how to prepare for IEP meetings, and your rights as a parent.
A practical guide to evaluating therapy providers — from qualifications and evidence-based approaches to location, cost, and parent reviews.
A UK school's innovative approach to creating a satellite campus in a town centre highlights how adaptive reuse of existing buildings can improve access and community integration for students with special educational needs.
When school leaders in the US united to advocate for special education funding, they achieved real results. Here's what Singapore's special needs community can learn from their approach to protecting resources for vulnerable students.
A teachers' strike in San Francisco left 50,000 students without school, forcing families to scramble for childcare and learning support. The experience offers lessons for Singapore families on emergency preparedness.