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 […]
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.
She Plans Programmes To Enrich Learning For People With Autism
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.