Imagine you want your child to use the word ‘please’ when he wants something. Or you want him to practice writing his numbers. But telling him just isn’t cutting it. If you’re having a hard time getting your kid to…
It is not uncommon for children to sometimes feel sad, frustrated, lost or generally “blue”. However, if these moods are prolonged and begin to interfere with daily life, then it may indicate that the child has a depressive disorder. …
It’s 8pm and your son has school tomorrow. In your hand are colouring worksheets—his homework, that he refuses to do. You call his name and ask him to colour, he ignores you. You keep trying, but it’s useless. He sits…
What a time it is. Malaysia has been put under a movement control order (MCO) due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Although our kids can’t go to preschool or playgroups for now, there are still ways to keep them learning…
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a condition that affects a child’s movement and muscle tone. It is the most common motor disability in childhood, and is identified in about 1 in 323 kids. The signs of CP can vary from person…
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that has been attracting more and more attention in recent years. This spectrum is characterised by deficits in two major areas. Firstly, social communication, and secondly, restricted and repetitive patterns…
Differentiation is the act of tailoring educational instruction to meet the needs of individual students. The four main elements of differentiation are: content, process, product and the learning environment. Differentiation is less of a curriculum model and more of an…
A Brief History of Fabrics and Garments The first clothes were made from natural elements such as animal skin and furs, grasses and leaves and also bones and shells. Clothing was often draped or tied on. However, simple needles made…
Oasis Place is Malaysia’s leading transdisciplinary intervention centre for children and adults with special needs. Led by a team of experienced and multi-national therapists, Oasis Place collaborates and transfers knowledge and skills across each discipline to facilitate effective intervention. Through…
Last updated 5th May 2020 My mother was first to notice how differently my son Isaac* reacts in social situations, particularly in the presence of strangers. He prefers to sit alone in a corner of the room and could wind…