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autism as a [https://dawnjoyleong.com/phd-dissertation-2016/recapitulation/ Parallel Embodiment] – whose system of social connectivity is based on an elemental-material Space of Mind, and from which emerges an alternative empathic system | autism as a [https://dawnjoyleong.com/phd-dissertation-2016/recapitulation/ Parallel Embodiment] – whose system of social connectivity is based on an elemental-material Space of Mind, and from which emerges an alternative empathic system | ||
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See Just Cause Asia's sector report on Children & Youth with Autism in Singapore [https://justcausewebsite.herokuapp.com/articles/9ZW2Nh2pksbJiw4x4?target_groups=39TPzaZCbKjiSDXNR&services=pftr3mFx4NiHRgCHo here]. | See Just Cause Asia's sector report on Children & Youth with Autism in Singapore [https://justcausewebsite.herokuapp.com/articles/9ZW2Nh2pksbJiw4x4?target_groups=39TPzaZCbKjiSDXNR&services=pftr3mFx4NiHRgCHo here]. | ||
===Statistics=== | ===Statistics=== | ||
As of 2015, there are about 30,000 people with autism in Singapore.[http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/living-with-autism-adults-who-slip-through-the-cracks-8239414] | As of 2015, there are about 30,000 people with autism in Singapore.[http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/living-with-autism-adults-who-slip-through-the-cracks-8239414] | ||
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| + | Based on statistics from the Autism Resource Centre, in a city of 5 million people 50,000 of them have autism, meaning that 1% of Singapore's population have this disorder. Out of this 50,000, 11,500 are under the age of 19. | ||
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| + | (For children) To improve in their areas of weakness. For example, a child may require intensive speech therapy if lack of speech is considered the main issue that hinders them from further development. | ||
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[Objectives should not be identified in term of its specific solutions—eg. youths need mentoring, seniors need hospice care, people with disabilities need day care (these are specific solutions we can be in the next column)—Instead, they should be defined in more ‘perennial terms’ because the solutions can change but the needs remain; I don’t need a CD player, or even an mp3 player, I need ‘portable music’ and currently the best solution seems to be Spotify] | [Objectives should not be identified in term of its specific solutions—eg. youths need mentoring, seniors need hospice care, people with disabilities need day care (these are specific solutions we can be in the next column)—Instead, they should be defined in more ‘perennial terms’ because the solutions can change but the needs remain; I don’t need a CD player, or even an mp3 player, I need ‘portable music’ and currently the best solution seems to be Spotify] | ||
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| + | Specialised clinics in the Institute of Mental Health provides specialist service in diagnosis as well as parent education and individualised intervention. Multiple forms of therapy including behavioural and occupational are also available. | ||
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Revision as of 07:34, 6 April 2021
Contents
Definitions and Scope
Autism
The medical pathological model of autism
Singapore's Autism Resource Centre regards autism as a lifelong developmental disability that affects a person’s ability to make sense of the world and relate with others. The degree of autism can vary on 2 dimensions, mainly the severity of autism and one's intellectual ability.
Autism as parallel embodiment
autism as a Parallel Embodiment – whose system of social connectivity is based on an elemental-material Space of Mind, and from which emerges an alternative empathic system
Children & Youth
See Just Cause Asia's sector report on Children & Youth with Autism in Singapore here.
Statistics
As of 2015, there are about 30,000 people with autism in Singapore.[1]
Based on statistics from the Autism Resource Centre, in a city of 5 million people 50,000 of them have autism, meaning that 1% of Singapore's population have this disorder. Out of this 50,000, 11,500 are under the age of 19.
Desired impact for target group
(For children) To improve in their areas of weakness. For example, a child may require intensive speech therapy if lack of speech is considered the main issue that hinders them from further development.
Objectives
Objective #1:
[Objectives should not be identified in term of its specific solutions—eg. youths need mentoring, seniors need hospice care, people with disabilities need day care (these are specific solutions we can be in the next column)—Instead, they should be defined in more ‘perennial terms’ because the solutions can change but the needs remain; I don’t need a CD player, or even an mp3 player, I need ‘portable music’ and currently the best solution seems to be Spotify]
[Also indicate the size of this specific need & projected demand were data is available]
Existing Resources
[e.g. existing services or programmes both private or public; relevant policies and legislation]
Gaps and Their Causes
[Some gaps could be due to 1) capacity of solution to meet size & projected demand, 2) quality of solution (effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, scalability etc.), 3) accessibility (geographical, cost to client)]
Possible Solutions
[Based on the specific gaps and reasons for those gaps, what might be solutions that can help? Insert existing but untapped resources, or new ideas that have not been considered yet]
Objective #2: To improve in their area of weakness to allow for further development
Existing Resources
Specialised clinics in the Institute of Mental Health provides specialist service in diagnosis as well as parent education and individualised intervention. Multiple forms of therapy including behavioural and occupational are also available.
Gaps and Their Causes
Possible Solutions
Objective #3:
Existing Resources
Gaps and Their Causes
Possible Solutions
Objective #4:
Existing Resources
Gaps and Their Causes
Possible Solutions
Resource Directory
Caregiver Resources & Blogs
Brenda Tan documents her journey with her son Calder: http://brendaandautism.blogspot.com/
A stay-at-home dad whose son is autistic: http://stayhomedadandson.blogspot.sg/
[insert organization name]
Insert web link