Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS If your child's preschool or school has suggested a shadow aide, one of your first questions is probably about cost. Shadow support is usually needed for several hours a week, often over months, so the numbers add up quickly. Prices also vary widely between providers, which can make it hard to know what is reasonable. Here is a plain guide to what parents in Singapore typically pay, and what you are paying for. Wha

Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS You call your child's name from across the room, then again, a little louder. Nothing. They keep playing as if they did not hear you, yet a moment later they come running at the sound of a favourite song or the fridge opening. It is one of the most common worries parents bring to us, and it is a fair one to notice. Here is what not responding to a name can mean, what to check, and how to help. When Do Children Usua

Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS In many Singapore homes, children hear two, three or even four languages: English with parents, Mandarin, Malay or Tamil with grandparents, and perhaps another language with the helper. So when a child is slow to talk, a common piece of advice follows: "Stick to English only. Too many languages are confusing him." It sounds logical, but it isn't what the research shows. Here's what you need to know. Bilingualism Do