Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS As Primary One approaches, a quiet worry settles over many parents: is my child actually ready? In Singapore, where the jump into formal schooling is a big one, that question carries real weight, especially for a child with developmental differences. Readiness, though, isn't about whether your child can read or count yet. It's about the foundational skills that let a child cope, learn and participate in a classroom

Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS Screens are a feature of every modern childhood, and for many children with developmental differences they hold a particularly strong pull. The problem isn't usually the screen itself, it's the meltdown when it's time to switch off, the way screens crowd out other activities, and the sense that they've become the only thing that holds your child's attention. This guide offers practical, low-conflict ways to manage

Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS Learn how children develop friendship skills and how parents can support social interaction and peer relationships during early childhood. How Children Learn to Make Friends Making friends is an important part of childhood development. For many children, friendships provide opportunities to practise communication, cooperation, and emotional understanding. However, some parents may notice that their child finds it