Autism Spectrum Disorder

Recreation & Sports

1. Leisure activities

   Cyber Corner
   Disabled People's Association
   150A, Pandan Gardens, #02-00
   Above Day Care Centre
   Singapore 609342
   Tel: 6899 1220
   Fax: 6899 1232
   Summary: The Cyber Corner is a drop-in centre for enthusiasts to surf the Internet or login to Singapore One. It aims to give disabled people a chance to exploit information technology (IT) to enable them to gain information, education and employment, or simply for leisure. The Cyber Corner has a total of 6 computer terminals (sponsored by Hewlett-Packard). Users of the Cyber Corner must either be people with disabilities or residents in the Ayer Rajah Constituency; priority will be given to the former. Located on the second floor of the Ayer Rajah Community Centre (above the Day-Care Centre), the Cyber Corner is open Mondays to Fridays from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
   

   Star Kid Programme
   Autism Association (Singapore)
   Blk 381 Clementi Ave 5
   #01-398
   Singapore 120381
   Tel: 6774 6649
   Fax: 6774 6957
   Summary: The Star Kid programme is a once a week play group for children from 2 - 6 years old, who are waiting to attend the Early Intervention Programme (EIP). The aim of such play groups (6 in a group) is to provide learning opportunities, stimulation and interaction for the children, with the focus on group play and activities. Having such play groups also create an avenue for the parents to form support groups and share their experiences with one another.
   

2. Sports

   Singapore Disability Sports Council
   230 Stadium Boulevard
   Singapore 397799
   Tel: 6342 3501
   Fax: 6342 0961
   Summary: The Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) is the national sports body for the disabled in Singapore. It is a voluntary organisation registered with the Commissioner of Charities. Sports for the disabled is the very cornerstone of SDSC's existence. SDSC's goal is to promote, through sports, the wellbeing of the disabled in Singapore, helping them to live full and independent lives.
   

3. Arts

   Very Special Arts Singapore Ltd
   Blk 133 Bedok North Ave 3
   #01-138
   Singapore 460133
   Tel: 6448 6275
   Fax: 6441 6403
   Summary: Very Special Arts Singapore (VSA Singapore) is a charity launched in September 1993 to provide people with disabilities with opportunities to access the arts for rehabilitation and social integration. VSA Singapore is a partially funded affiliate of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). It is also a non-funded affiliate of Very Special Arts International [USA] and her network of organisations in more than 83 countries. VSA run Visual and Performing Arts programmes for children, youths and adults with disabilities, as well as for special education teachers, trainers, volunteers and parents of these special people. Their programmes range from Handicraft workshops, Sari Hand-weaving fashion show, Art Seminars, Children's Arts Camp, Art and Handicraft Exhibitions, public performances to dance therapy sessions, overseas arts exchanges and artist attachments.