Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS You have finally been referred to the Child Development Unit at KKH or NUH, and then you see the appointment date. For many families in Singapore, the wait for a first appointment can range from weeks to months depending on the referral and how urgent the concerns are. For a parent who is already worried, that can feel like an eternity. The good news is that the waiting time does not have to be wasted. Here is what

Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS Is my 2 year old on track? It is one of the most common questions parents ask us. Some differences are completely normal at this age, and a few are worth checking early. Below are 8 real situations. For each one, decide: is it normal, or worth a check? Then read the answer. Prefer to watch? The full episode is above. 1. About 10 words, but no 2-word pairs yet Answer: worth a check. By 2 years, most children put two

Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS It can be hard to hear at a parent-teacher meeting: "He tends to keep to himself" or "She mostly watches the other children." You may picture your child alone at the edge of the playground while everyone else is laughing together. Sometimes this is simply part of growing up, and sometimes it points to skills that need a little support. Here is how to tell the difference, and what you can do to help. Play Develops i