SAAC’s Parent Support Group (PSG) seeks to increase quality of life for families with people with autism, by enhancing family relationships and families’ socio-emotional well-being.

Besides organising regular monthly meetings and talks, the group actively spearheads projects to equip families with members with autism to lead meaningful lives and engage in mutually encouraging relationships with other families.

Upcoming PSG Event:

Facilitate Daily Living Skills Development at home: Enabling your Son/Daughter to be More Independent in Meal Preparation

by Mr. Khoo Jit Kuan, Principal Occupational Therapist and

Ms. Ivy Leung, Senior Occupational Therapist

Date: Friday, 15 September 2023
Time: 7.30pm to 9pm

Venue: Seminar Room
St. Andrew’s Autism Centre
1 Elliot Road
Singapore 458686

PAST PSG EVENTS

Beyond the Surface: Deep Dive into Behaviour Challenges in PWA and Practical Strategies for the Home
by Ms. Kimberly Tan, Associate Psychologist
Date: Saturday, 19 August 2023
Time: 9am – 11.30am
We have created a 3-part series based on this workshop. To view, click Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3.
Understanding Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
by Mr. Caleb Lai, Speech-Language Therapist
Date: 3 Mar 2023
Time: 8pm – 9.30pm (online)
To view the notes on this session, click here.
People with special needs who may not be able to support themselves financially and emotionally when they grow up. Is deputyship needed? Is Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) needed?
Date: 17 February 2023
Time: 8pm – 9.30pm (online)
To view the notes on this session, click here.

 

Parental Discussion: How do we train my son/daughter to shower: the challenges we face and how he/she learns

Date: 19 August 2022

Time: 8pm – 9.30pm (online)

To view the notes on this session, click here.

 

Parental Discussion: Helping our young adult with autism to be independent in travelling by public transport

Date: 15 July 2022

To view the notes on this session, click here.

PSG Sibling Connect

Date: 25 June 2022 Saturday

To view the notes from this session, click here.

 

Understanding How to Manage Challenging Behaviour

by Ms Chloe Chen, Associate Psychologist

Date: 21 May 2022 Saturday

To view the notes on Understanding How to Manage Challenging Behaviour, click here.

 

Planning ahead for your loved ones with special needs: Special Needs Trust Company’s (SNTC) services and Estate Planning
By Special Needs Trust Company 
Date: 11 March 2022

To view the notes on SNTC Services and Estate Planning from the session, click here.

 

*PSG sessions are open to parents of students, clients and residents enrolled at SAAC’s services. If you’re keen to participate in our PSG sessions, you may wish to contact us at: [email protected]