Miles Autism Academy, Petaling Jaya
Miles Autism Academy is a one-stop service centre specialising in providing official diagnosis service, treatments and interventions, and special needs daycare services for individuals with autism or other special needs.
Parenting a Special Needs Child
A child with special needs gets help from a variety of medical professionals, one of them being the occupational therapist. This article will help parents to better understand what their child’s occupational therapist is aiming to achieve.
Nurturing Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): At Home and In School
In conjunction with World Autism Awareness Day, here are some pointers for parents and teachers by child psychologist Tan Chee Ern.
Independence Starts Young
Engaging children in appropriate self-care activities from a young age can encourage them in their pursuit of self-reliance. If your child has delays in performing certain self-care tasks, here are some strategies that can help.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Strategies for Parents
Children with ADHD have difficulties with daily tasks and expectations that we might take for granted. Helping them cope provides them the reliable structures in their daily lives; which grows their true potential.
Why Is She Flapping Her Hands? | A Guide to ‘Stimming’ in Kids with Autism
Have you ever noticed that some kids with autism tend to do the same unusual behaviour over and over again? What you’re seeing could be a ‘stim’.
Girls with Autism—How Are They Different to Boys?
Have you ever wondered if your daughter has autism, although her symptoms don’t match those typically associated with the disorder?
10 Gift Ideas for Kids with Autism
Do you know a child who is on the spectrum, but find it hard to think of possible gifts for him or her?
ABA Therapy for Autism
ABA Therapy has become a hot topic in the autism community. In this special guide, we discuss everything you to need to know.
Music Therapy or Music Lessons—What’s the Difference?
Music therapy is not the same as music lessons. Its primary goal is non-musical.
If Your Child Has a Sensory Disability, Here Are Accommodations He Might Need
Does your child have hearing or vision impairments? Read about some things you can do to help ease his learning.
Does Your Child Have Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)?
Is your child clumsy or extremely bothered by loud noises? If yes, he could have Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Find out more about the symptoms.
8 Ways Yoga Helps Kids with Special Needs
Yoga can help all kids build strength, confidence, and self-control.
Could Your Child Have Bipolar Disorder? Here Are 6 Red Flags
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterised by extreme mood swings. Learn more about the symptoms.
Hostile, Defiant and Explosive—Could Your Child Have Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)?
ODD is a behaviour disorder with symptoms that usually start to show in preschool aged kids. Symptoms include frequent irritability, argumentativeness and spitefulness.
7 Movies That Teach Kids About Diversity and Inclusion
Family films that touch on the importance of differences, acceptance and disability. Get your popcorn ready.
How to Teach Kids to Embrace Peers with Special Needs
How do you encourage your child to support and include kids with disabilities?
Preparing Special Needs Children For An Employable Future
Special needs children, just like any other young person, can be helped to develop skills for life after school. Let’s explore a few important pre-vocational and vocational skills that children can develop for a better chance at gaining employment.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Kids— Signs to Watch Out For
The term 'OCD' is commonly heard. But what do you actually know about this condition?
5 Facts About Dyslexia: The Most Common Learning Difficulty
Key facts about this language-based learning difficulty.
