Useful Links
Find links to resources on special needs, dyslexia, ASD, and ADHD, including support organisations and school guidance.
Useful Links
1. What are Special Needs
https://www.moe.gov.sg/special-educational-needs/understand (opens in new tab)
2. Support in Schools
https://www.moe.gov.sg/special-educational-needs/school-support/primary-schools (opens in new tab)
3. Dyslexia
Dyslexia Association of Singapore
Website: http://www.das.org.sg/ (opens in new tab)
Deslexia Association of Singapore provides a range of services catered for individuals with dyslexia and other specific learning differences.
4. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
i)Autism Resource Centre
Website: https://www.autism.org.sg/?utm_source=aas-website&utm_medium=topmenu&utm_campaign=onsite&utm_content=menulink (opens in new tab)
Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) or ARC(S) is a not-for-profit charity based in Singapore. It was started by professional and parent volunteers dedicated to serving children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to help these individuals lead meaningful and independent lives in society.
ii) Autism Association (Singapore)
Website: http://www.autismlinks.org.sg/ (opens in new tab)
Autism Association (Singapore) is one of the Voluntary Welfare Organisations in Singapore, dedicated to supporting individuals with autism and helping them lead meaningful and quality lives in society.
iii) Child Guidance Clinic (CGC)
Website: https://www.imh.com.sg/Clinical-Services/Specialised-Services/Neurobehavioural-Clinic-Child/Pages/Autism-Spectrum-Disorder.aspx (opens in new tab)
Autism Services are provided for children and adolescents (between 6-18 years old) with autism. Cases may be referred to them from other hospitals, polyclinics, general practitioners, or schools or they may be self-referred.
5. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
i) Society for the Promotion of ADHD Research and Knowledge (SPARK)
Website: http://www.spark.org.sg/ (opens in new tab)
SPARK is an independent, voluntary and non-profit organisation.
It aims for:
1. To create public awareness of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
2. To help families with ADHD children cope better with the disorder
3. To promote understanding and research on ADHD
Their activities include:
Monthly parent support group meetings for parents with ADHD children and interested parties
Publication of a regular newsletter to create awareness
Supporting and participating in research for ADHD
Collaborations with other organisations as and when invited to promote our cause
Learning activities and programmes for families with ADHD children, such as parenting workshops for parents with ADHD children
ii) Response, Early intervention and Assessment in Community mental Health (REACH)
REACH offers services and resources/information to schools, parents and students.
iii)Child Guidance Clinic (CGC)
Website: https://www.imh.com.sg/Clinical-Services/Specialised-Services/Neurobehavioural-Clinic-Child/Pages/Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder.aspx (opens in new tab)
CGC offers specialised multi-disciplinary assessment and therapy for children and youth with ADHD and mental health co-morbidities. Through parent education and workshops, this team seeks to work collaboratively with parents and caregivers in supporting their children’s needs.
iv) For a handout on parenting children with ADHD, you can download it HERE (opens in new tab)