Question 1

What is MID (mild intellectual disability)?

Accepted Answer

Impairment in general mental ability and adaptive functioning to a mild degree.

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A neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by symptoms such as hyperactivity and impulsivity.

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A disorder that makes it harder to move and balance due to abnormal motor control posture resulting from brain insult

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Loss of sixty decibels or more in the better ear in the conversational range of frequencies.

Question 2

What are some challenges people with MID face?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

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Restricted/repeated patterns of behaviour; rigid thinking and difficulty with changes.

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Difficulty in expressing oneself; deficit in social communication.

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Forgetting easily and taking more time to understand.

Question 3

What is APSN?

Accepted Answer

A social service agency that provides special education, vocational training and employment support services for individuals with mild intellectual disability (IQ 50-70)

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A charity committed to providing help to children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses and their families.

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An association committed to serving the underprivileged in the community without discrimination.

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A homegrown humanitarian organisation, dedicated to relieving human suffering, protecting lives and dignity and responding to emergencies

Question 4

How many special education schools operated by APSN are there in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

4

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2

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3

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Question 5

What are some difficulties a volunteer might encounter?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

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May engage in repetitive motor movements: hand flapping, rocking, spinning in circles.

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Students may be aloof, socially awkward, do not respond/initiate interaction, and may have difficulty expressing themselves. At extremes, meltdowns may occur.

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Students may not show interest, and prefer to be alone. Some may be disruptive or overly enthusiastic.

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Students may not understand gestures, body language, facial expressions, or figurative language.

Question 6

What should prospective volunteers not do?

Accepted Answer

Incentivise students with sweets to keep their attention.

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Make eye contact and ask them to echo important points.

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Stick to routines and regularity.

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Get to know them, and care. Build rapport using common interests.

Question 7

How can you get involved?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Email us

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WhatsApp us

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