Singapore's move to integrate pre-schools with early intervention support welcomed

Busy Bees' inclusive education consultant Tricia Tam training preschool teachers for the new Bright Path Specialised Care initiative. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
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SINGAPORE - Four times a week, Madam Pathmaranee Kumorsamy shuttles her five-year-old son, who has autism, from his early intervention centre to his pre-school.

Having to travel between the two places tires him out, and he is able to attend only a short two hours at the PAP Community Foundation (PCF) Sparkletots pre-school, said Madam Pathma, 36, a housewife.

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