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.
“Finally, I Figured Out The Algorithm!”
Senior psychologist Serene Chen was among the earliest staff to join St. Andrew’s Autism Centre when it started 18 years ago. Find out how she learnt to see the world through her students’ POV.
My Brother, His Autism, and Me…
When I was about 7 years old, my parents told me that my younger brother, Tee Ray, is special. As a child, I did not fully understand what “autism” meant. It has taken me over two decades to learn what that word means, and every day I am still discovering new things about my brother […]