Sensory Sensitivities and Autism: What You Need to Know
Sensory processing challenges are a common feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affecting up to 95% of people with autism. These issues can cause individuals to experience over-responsiveness or under-responsiveness to sensory input, which can impact how they engage with the world around them. They may have sensitivities to sensory input such as sights, sounds, […]
A Heartfelt Farewell to Veronica: A Leader Who Led with Heart
As Veronica leaves St. Andrew’s Autism School to her next role, we look back at her years here, and the lives that she touched.
SAAC Chaplain Reverend David Teo: “People With Disability Also Have Abilities”
“It’s like an arranged marriage!” Reverend David Teo says of his vocation as a Chaplain. “You get married first, and then fall in love later.” Pastor David, as he is known among our staff, beneficiaries and their caregivers at St Andrew’s Autism Centre (SAAC), is also our Chaplain. He is an Anglican priest with The […]
Aloysius Low: “I Like The Farm On The Rooftop… Yes, I Am Good At Farming.”
Aloysius Low attends St. Andrew’s Autism Centre Day Activity Centre (DAC) in Siglap. Here, he receives vocational training in urban farming, packing and craftwork.
Watch How Our Garden Grows
Blue hearts are springing up all over St. Andrew’s Autism Centre (SAAC). These exquisite artworks are a testament to the love, imagination and resilience of more than 100 pupils from St. Andrew’s Autism School (SAAS). Guided by art teachers Jaslyn Seow and Angelia Ang, the youngsters, aged between 9 and 16 years, took time out […]
Why I allowed my son to go to camp: Kasper Gwee’s mom Jasmine
This is a follow-on post from Kasper’s account of his first camping trip, as shared by his mom, Jasmine (pictured left in photo) “When Kasper asked me about going to camp, I was worried but only a little. He is my youngest child and has never been away from me. But I trusted his teachers […]
What Kasper Gwee learnt from his first camping trip
Kasper (pictured 3rd from right in photo) has been attending SAAS since he was 7 years old. Now 18, he graduates in November. He tells us about going to his first camp, and how it has made him more confident about travelling overseas. “I am Kasper Gwee. I am 18 this year. I am the […]
Speech and language therapist Caleb Lai enables our beneficiaries to express themselves
There’s more to communication than words, says Caleb [left]. Pictures and symbols are crucial too. “I chose to specialise in speech and language therapy because it allows me to serve people with children. I love kids and have always enjoyed helping to take care of them. “A good speech and language therapist requires 2 Ps. […]
Marisa Chua started volunteering with us while she was on a career break. But how did she end up donating too?
Marisa’s admiration for our beneficiaries’ simplicity and intelligence strengthened her resolve to contribute. Her home bakery business donates 5% of sales to SAAC. [Right: with David Matthew Fong, head of Strategic Partnerships & Volunteer Management] “In 2023, after more than two decades of navigating the complexities of the corporate world, I made a life-altering decision. […]
How This Special Education Teacher Found Her True Calling
When Durai Pandian Visalakshi joined St. Andrew’s Autism Centre in 2005, she had never worked in special education. Here, she tells us about her leap of faith.