January 11, 2019Associate Professor Dr Noreen Izza Arshad and her research team at Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) are delving into the use of robots as a teaching aid for children with special needs, in particular those with ASD.
November 16, 2018An elderly couple is taking on the challenges of caring for their son with Down Syndrome, who is now enduring perhaps the cruelest of characteristics often associated with his condition – accelerated ageing.
September 28, 2018It’s challenging for those with autism to understand social cues but there are tools to help parents and teachers teach them appropriate behaviour.
April 20, 2018Those with special needs will require lifelong care, and parents have to assess the resources available and safeguard their future as well as they can.
August 21, 2014Programmes teaching “mindfulness” and “positive psychology” helped mothers of children with autism to reduce their stress and depression, according to new study.
August 11, 2014Malaysian mum Wati Knussi has authored her first book, recounting the challenges and joy she faced raising an adopted child with special needs.
