“I Answered Almost All The Questions” – Exam Week With Ayub
“It’s not as bad as I thought. I answered almost all the questions.” With my COVID negative test results (woohoo ) the kids went back to school this week. Ayub sat for his math...
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The World’s First Certified E-Commerce Programme For Youth With Autism In Malaysia
Today, 2 April, is World Autism Day. In conjunction with this special day, the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) has launched its Certified E-Commerce Specialist (CES) Level 1 Programme. The specialised training and...
I Suppose We Should Keep Celebrating World Autism Day
Happy World Autism Day! Such a cliché thing to have a dedicated day for something seen as “other”. This pic was taken almost 12 years ago. Ayub was 8 months old and I was...
They May Not Seem Like They’re Listening, But They Are
Can I just show you how cute Ayub is? I just recently got him a phone with a fixed plan. He asked me why. I told him it was because I worried about him...
“Why Didn’t You Wake Anyone Up?” – Ayub And His Morning Routine
Can I tell you a story? Last week, my big boys went back to school, right? After 7 (?) months of staying home, waking up at 6am to get ready for school at 7am...
[2021 Update] Primary Schools That Cater To Children With Autism In KL And Selangor
Based on feedback from other parents, here are some private primary schools and learning centres that offer autism programmes or are autism-friendly in KL and Selangor. 1. Trident International Homeschool, Ampang Trident Special Needs...
It’s World Autism Day But I Forgot About It
Just follow me on Instagram I’m so lazy to blog. Did you know that Facebook banned my blog. Because apparently it goes against community standards. Sad. Anyway. World Autism Day. Malaysia. MCO. Yeah.
Autism Is Neither A Blessing Nor A Curse. It Just Is.
When people find out Ayub is autistic, they usually respond in two ways. “But he doesn’t look autistic.” “I’m sorry, I’m sure he’ll get better soon.” I mean, I know they mean well… but....
The Parenthood Playground At Sunway Putra Mall Review
So, many months ago, I organised a Ninja Playgroup. Something fun and inclusive for all kids, and an opportunity for parents to hang out and talk and like, ya kno, support and understand and...
Here’s What Sunway Putra Mall Did To Be The Only Autism-Friendly Mall In Malaysia
Sunway Putra Mall became the first (of hopefully many) autism-friendly malls in Malaysia. I was skeptical at first, and it’s not 100% perfect, but it’s a start. I can imagine people who don’t have...
[HOMESCHOOL] Learning About Decomposers & Detritivores At Rimba Ilmu In UM
We’re new to homeschooling and I have no idea what I’m doing. But we joined this amazing group of homeschoolers/unschoolers/world schoolers at Rimba Ilmu Botanical Gardens in UM. It was a four session course...
The Beginning, Middle, And End Of Ayub’s Internship With Ninja Housewife
This is what I posted on July 15: For the past few weeks I’ve been researching different curriculums, drafting out lesson plans, planning the rest of the year, and generally stressing myself out. (Salute...
HOMESCHOOLING: I Bought Ayub A Drum Kit As Part Of School
Since withdrawing Ayub from school, we basically decided to only do things that are fun. Because school is supposed to be fun. Because learning is fun! So I bought Ayub a drum kit as...
We Withdrew Our Autistic Child From School To Be Fully Homeschooled
SCHOOL. The #1 question I receive. “What’s a good school to send my special needs child?” I really don’t know. We’ve tried SO many places. Sekolah kebangsaan with PPKI, private school, learning centre, unschooling,...
Why You Need A Tribe, Especially If You Have A Special Needs Child Like Me
Finding your tribe. I used to be a single mama to my two boys. It was hard. It was lonely. Ayub being autistic made things harder. We never fit in. We were seen as...
Ayub Caught A Cricket At School And Brought It Home To Be A Pet
As you probably know by now, Ayub likes insects. Two months ago during his last few weeks at his learning centre, he saw a cricket at the window and caught it. Usually Ayub eats...
Ayub’s First Pet Is A Fish Named Fishy That He Won At A Bowling Party
Ayub was invited to a bowling birthday party. I was worried he would have a meltdown or get angry or something bad would happen because he is so competitive and can be such a...
This Morning Ayub Had A Meltdown Because He Didn’t Have His Pillow Last Night
Ayub had a meltdown this morning. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen him have a meltdown. But it happened. Poor dude. Basically Ayub struggles with change Ayub doesn’t like change. He’s definitely...
The Fussy Eater Tries Very Weird Food (That Even I Wouldn’t Eat TBH)
Ayub has always been a very fussy, very picky eater. Before I knew he was autistic, I even wrote a post about how fussy and picky he is haha. I know picky eating is...
When Ayub Literally Punched A Kid In The Face
Today was a bad day. Ayub had taekwondo practice. Before the class started, he punched a little boy in the mouth and split his lip. There was blood. My heart sank when I found...
Understanding The Differences Between Tantrums And Meltdowns
I’ve noticed that a lot of people confuse tantrums with meltdowns. While they may look similar to outsiders, they are actually very different in nature. Whatever the case, I just wanna quickly say, if...
10 More Primary Schools In The Klang Valley For Children With Autism
Previously I listed down 10 primary schools in the Klang Valley that have specific autism programs or are autism-friendly. After more research and input from other families and educators, here are 10 MORE primary...
10 Primary Schools In The Klang Valley That Have Specific Autism Programs Or Are Autism-Friendly
The most frequent question I receive (almost daily) is about schools. Where can a special needs child, in particular a child on the autism spectrum, receive an education in a learning environment that suits...
Autism And Selective Mutism? The Night Ayub Shut Down And Couldn’t Speak
Last week I majorly fucked up. It was school holidays for public schools, but not for Ayub’s learning centre. Yet, I allowed him to stay up late with his little brother. I’ve said so...
7 Easy Ways To Be Supportive Of Someone With Autism
April is autism awareness month! I’m going to try to post more about our family’s experience with autism but I might get lazy so don’t expect too much. Hugs and kisses to you huhu....
Ayub Turns 10 And Hits More Complex Milestones In Emotional Regulation
This post is about Ayub’s growth with regards to emotional regulation, one of his biggest weaknesses. Last year, Ayub hit a massive milestone when he had his first birthday party ever. While that may...
[INFOGRAPHIC] What Does The Autism Spectrum Actually Look Like?
Here’s a super simplified explanation of what the autism spectrum looks like: Just to pipe in a bit… Ayub tests far below average for language skills but waaaaaay above average in perception. Like...
Special Needs Education In Malaysia: Hils Learning In Solaris Mont Kiara
Hils Learning is a learning centre located in Solaris Mont Kiara. They focus on children who learn differently, are struggling in school, or falling through the cracks academically or socially. Their belief is that...
The Strangest Thing Happened When Ayub Performed His Play Live
I was worried about Ayub participating in his school’s Drama Sprint because of his speech problems and so forth. But I was wrong. He was AMAZING. The day of the play arrives The kids...
Unintentional Speech And Drama Therapy For Our Autistic Kid At School
This is the story about how Ayub had unintentional speech and drama therapy at school. At the start of every school sprint the Acton KL guides will email the weekly syllabus out. And every...
Is Your Child Ready For School? Take This Occupational Therapy Checklist To Find Out.
The following infographic was adapted from www.yourkidsOT.com. Disclaimer: This information is general in nature. I am not a trained therapist, doctor, or expert. Please consult an Occupational Therapist or health professional to address specific...
This 8-Year-Old Autistic Kid Conquers Three Mountains Across Indonesia
This is a guest post from Nizam Zambari. Haqqu, an 8-year-old Malaysian boy, conquered three mountains all at once in Indonesia: Mount Merbabu 15 August 2018 Mount Andong 17 August 2018 Mount Prau 18...
Anak Autism Berusia 8 Tahun Telah Berjaya Menawan Tiga Gunung Di Indonesia
This is a guest post from Nizam Zambari. Dia berjaya menawan 3 gunung sekaligus di Indonesia, Gunung Merbabu 15 Ogos 2018 Gunung Andong 17 Ogos 2018 Gunung Prau 18 Ogos 2018 Dengan suhu paling sejuk...
7 Most Common Dyslexia Myths VS Dyslexia Truths
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What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder And How To Support Someone With ASD
Here’s a simple infographic describing Autism Spectrum Disorder and how you can support someone with ASD. Remember this is not an illness and therefore there is no “cure”. We help support through therapy, awareness,...
5 Signs Of High Functioning Autism To Look Out For
High functioning autism can be hard to diagnose, I think a big reason why is because there isn’t much awareness about it. When people think of autism, they picture someone who cannot make any...
How We Help Our Autistic Son Stop Bullying His Younger Siblings
Based on multiple comments and questions I receive, I decided to blog about how we helped Ayub stop bullying his younger siblings. He does have anger management issues and sometimes can get physically aggressive....
Sports Day 2018 With The Malaysian Homeschooling Network
Ayub joined the Malaysian Homeschooling Network’s annual Sports Day last year and had an amazing time. So this year I signed up all three of my monkeys, along with three of my nephews. Woke...
Milestones And Red Flags For Toddlers With A Speech Delay
I adapted this from Oasis Place. They are an awesome intervention centre where Ayub had progressed a lot through amazing therapy. Anyway, if you’re wondering what milestones and red flags to look out for...
Camping Overnight For The First Time @ Father’s Organic Farm, Batang Kali
When we found out that Ayub had to go on a camping trip with his school, I freaked out. This kid. Camping. Wilderness. Away from all his comforts. He’s a very homey person. And...
