Where can I go to learn more about special education in Malaysia? I want to pursue further studies in special education, where should I go? What should I major in? These are some frequently asked questions that I’ve received from my...

Ying-Ying was my student at the Center. She was a tiny and fragile girl. She wore the thickest glasses. She had no verbal communication skills and was very quiet in class. She’s also adorable. When I hugged her, she sort of melted in my arms. The best...

It’s been too quiet here for too long. In my absence from this blog, 1) I’ve completed my dissertation proposal, 2) Proposed my research to my dissertation committee, received their approval with some changes required, 3) Made all the required...

I have a kid in my class who likes to seek attention from others. Whenever there is a new face, as in new teacher or observer in the classroom, he will tend not to listen to my instruction. He will refuse to move to the next task. Even with physical...

Since I read the news about the caged boy of Sanglang, I’ve been wanting to write something concerning him. Initially, I was overwhelmed by this case: a 15-year-old boy locked up for his safety; a non-verbal boy who does not recognize his...