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.
Lighting the Way Forward
We speak to SAAC Chaplain, Reverend David Teo, on his experience serving persons with autism.
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.
From Volunteer to Donor: A Letter from Marisa Chua
Marisa’s admiration for our beneficiaries’ simplicity and intelligence strengthened her resolve to contribute. Her home bakery business donates 5% of sales to SAAC. “In 2023, after more than two decades of navigating the complexities of the corporate world, I made a life-altering decision. Fuelled by a deep yearning for meaning, I chose to step away […]
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.
King Living: Giving Back Isn’t Just Good For Business
Supporting St. Andrew’s Autism Centre’s work has helped staff to become more effective leaders, says King Living’s regional retail manager Ili Ibrahim.
“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’ point of view.
Fighting for Autism: Siti’s Story
Lead teacher Siti Nor Aisyah Binte Sarip was among the staff who helped to get St. Andrew’s Autism Centre started in 2005. Here, her most memorable moments from the journey.
Loving and serving those who are different
David Matthew Fong, who heads Strategic Partnerships and Volunteer Management at St. Andrew’s Autism Centre, on loving people “wired differently from me”.
All In A Day’s Work: Life As An Autism Coach
Observing Malkeith as he carries out his duties, be it patiently guiding his clients as they go about their activities or managing challenging behaviours, there is a certain rhythm and ease with which he does things that can only come from over a decade of experience on the job. Today, I joined him on his […]