Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS If you're worried about your child's development, one of the first practical questions is: how much will an assessment cost, and how long will it take? In Singapore, the answer depends mostly on which route you take: public or private. Here's what to expect from each, so you can choose what's right for your family. What a Developmental Assessment Involves A developmental assessment looks at how your child is doing

Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS Your child has turned two, and the words you were expecting haven't arrived. Maybe friends' children are already chatting in short sentences. Maybe relatives keep saying "boys talk late" or "he'll talk when he's ready." You want to believe them, but something keeps nagging at you. Here's how to tell the difference between a child who is simply taking their time and one who would benefit from support now. What Most

Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS When we want to teach a child something, the instinct is to direct, to set the task, lead the activity, and steer things where we think they should go. But some of the most effective early learning happens the other way around: by following the child's lead. It sounds counterintuitive, especially when a child's interests seem narrow or repetitive, but meeting a child where they are is often the fastest route to con