Parenting for Special Needs child can be challenging, you have to learn new rules, new laws, and a set of new language. Are you ready for IEP, ISP, ADP, SLS….?
“If I didn’t have Andrew, I wouldn’t know how to view people with disabilities in a different perspective,” said Lilian Quach, mother of FCSN-client Andrew Quach… Continue reading Twinkle Series: Interview With Lilian Quach
At first glance, there was nothing unusual about Lawrence Wang as a baby. Born healthy and without complications, he was quiet, calm, and observant. But as the months passed, his mother, Anna Wang, began noticing differences. While other toddlers were beginning to speak and interact, Lawrence remained silent. By two and a half years old, he was still nonverbal. At age three, Lawrence was diagnosed with autism. Continue reading Twinkle Series: Lawrence’s Musical Journey
In 2001, James Tsao was born via a planned C-section. The entire birth process was normal, the pregnancy no earlier, no later, the birth no longer, no shorter than it needed to be. During the first year of his life, progression and development was seemingly normal, no unusual signs present. However, during his second year, his parents started feeling that something was off. He became less active, made less eye contact, and showed more and more language delay. His motor skills, social interaction capabilities, and language development seemed to regress, not fulfilling the age development checkboxes… Continue reading Twinkle Series: James Tsao, A Story of Ability and Growth
對於那些沒有接觸過特殊需求人士或其家庭的人，我希望他們能試著設身處地為他人著想。當我們更了解彼此時，這個世界會變得更美好。— James Tsao 的父親 Michael Tsao Continue reading Twinkle 系列 James Tsao —才能與成長的故
For Jason and Jennifer Hwan, life changed the moment they welcomed their two sons, Vincent and Alan, into the world. Both boys are on the autism spectrum, but each has a unique story. Raising them has been a journey of challenges, triumphs, and love that has shaped not only their family but also the community around them… Continue reading Twinkle Series: Vincent and Alan’s Story
《閃耀計劃系列》Jacqueline Yu 和 Jeffrey Lin 的采访 Continue reading 擁抱 Jeffrey：一段接納與愛的旅程
有一天，我偶然經過FCSN日間活動中心， 正好看見一位被認定是低功能的自閉症青年 Jeffrey 玩拼圖。只見他專注地拿起每一塊拼圖，眼中閃爍著興奮的光芒，仔細檢視後迅速地將拼圖精準地拼到一幅 200 片的拼圖板上。 Continue reading 《閃耀計畫》 Twinkle Project —— 讓我們一起來寫自己的故事
Our daughter, Clarissa, 10-year-old, has a single passion— her love for aerial arts, dedicating three hours each day to practicing at home. Transitioning from practicing in our home to an external venue with other participants and judges was a huge step. FCSN made every part of that journey an incredible experience for her… Continue reading Soaring to New Heights – Special Needs Talent Show Winners
FCSN is the CFS (Coordinated Family Support) service provider with SARC and RCEB and has started receiving referrals since February 2024. We are so excited to be able to provide this new service to the individuals and their families in need to carry on FCSN’s mission and vision. Continue reading CFS Program Pamphlet
Through Turtleworks, founder Sherry Meng provides young adults with special needs the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a supportive environment, fostering their independence and personal growth.
In this interview, Meng describes how parents can best prepare their children for future employment based on her own experiences. She also shares advice for other parents who want to start a business employing people with special needs. Continue reading Interview with Sherry Meng: Advice for Parents on Preparing Children for Employment & Starting a Business
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