Autism Resource Centre (Singapore)
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Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
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Started by volunteers, ARC(S) aims to highlight the needs of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and provide a spectrum of services that helps them maximise their fullest potential and lead meaningful lives in society.
ARC(S) offers a range of services, including Assessment and Diagnosis, Information, Direct Therapy and Education Support, and Training of Professionals and Caregivers.
ARC(S) also started Pathlight School
Pathlight School
Pathlight School is a special school for high-functioning autistic children, located in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore. Founded in 2004, it is run by the non-profit Autism Resource Centre, and comprises one half of the national educational provision for autistic children...
, the first autism
Autism
Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old. Autism affects information processing in the brain by altering how nerve cells and their...
school in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
. It offers life skills and mainstream academics for its students. WeCAN, its training arm, is the biggest autism training provider in Asia.
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Media
- She's one for the underdogs - Today News, 24 MAR 06
- Volunteer Denise Phua one of new PAP candidates - Channel News Asia, 23 MAR 06
- Starbucks opens new shop in Singapore to teach autistic children skills - Xinhuanet, 19 JAN 06
- Volunteer taps her corporate experience - Business Times, 19 AUG 05
- He's not an oddball, he's just different - Sunday Times, 24 NOV 02