Parenting doesn’t come with a manual. For some of us, our child’s diagnosis completely changed our perspectives on parenting. Perhaps the most difficult of all is adjusting our expectations. We love our children! There’s no doubt but we are also entitled to a safe space to express how and what we feel along our journey.
This is an open letter to all media practitioners, especially editors, Members of Parliament (MPs) and State Assemblies (ADUNs), and Ministers. We thank those of you who have demonstrated support of persons with disabilities. With Malaysia’s aspiration to be a developed nation, it is time to consider the use of inappropriate language for referring to persons with disabilities and disability-related matters. How do we use terminology that shapes behaviour, to break barriers and exclusion? Not reinforce those.
Savant skills refer to extraordinary abilities in a particular area, such as music, art, mathematics, or memory, exhibited by individuals with a developmental disorder, such as autism or Asperger's syndrome. Despite the many extraordinary abilities displayed by savants, there are several misconceptions about these skills.
Tourette's Syndrome, also known as Tourette's disorder, is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. These tics can range from mild to severe and can occur suddenly and without warning
Gross motor skills and fine motor skills are two different categories of motor skills that develop in children and continue to be refined in adults. Gross motor skills involve the use of large muscle groups to perform activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping, and throwing. Fine motor skills involve the use of small muscle groups to perform activities such as writing, drawing, typing, and using tools.
Kiwanis Malaysia Academy (KMA) conducted a 2-day workshop for Special Education Teachers on 27 and 28 May 2023 at the Asia Pacific University (APU). The 2 full day training consisted of sessions on overall management of Special Education Needs (SEN) classrooms followed by more specific breakout sessions for Autism, Dyslexia and Down Syndrome.
Neurodivergence is a term used to describe people who think, process information, and experience the world differently than the neurotypical population. It includes conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and many others. While neurodivergent individuals often face unique challenges, they are also at increased risk for developing certain comorbidities.
Dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia are three learning disabilities that can significantly impact a person's academic and professional success. While they all involve difficulties with specific skills, they affect individuals in different ways. Here is a closer look at the differences between these three conditions.
Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects a person's ability to write, whether by hand or using a keyboard. It is a neurological disorder that can cause a variety of symptoms, including difficulty with handwriting, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and organization of written language.
Neurodiversity is a concept that refers to the natural diversity of human neurological states and conditions. The terms was first used first used by sociologist, Judy Singer. It recognises that differences in brain functioning and behaviour are normal and natural variations of the human experience, rather than a medical disorder or disease to be cured.
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