Friday, July 31, 2009

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

AUTISM....Know more about it

The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) who is currently operating in 3C building has requested my office to assist with an awareness program for the community in Subang Jaya and MPSJ staff in 3C. NASOM would love to see residents from various community groups present for this talk. Do join us if you can.

Date : This Sunday, 2 August 2009
Time : 10.00am to 12.00 noon
Venue : Kompleks 3C MPSJ, Jalan PJS 11/2, Bandar Sunway
ADMISSION IS FREE!

TALKMuch has been said about autism recently. But what really is autism? – A disease, an illness or a disorder. Is it hereditary, can it be cured? Many are still unaware of this condition whilst some pass it off as a phase in the child’s life and that the child will grow out of it. Mistaken and misunderstood, child with autism are sometimes labelled stupid, mischievous or even institutionalised.Autism is a lifelong complex neurological disorder that affects 65 million worldwide (World Autism Organisation, 2009). It blocks the ability of the child to communicate and inhibits emotional and social development. It is associated with rigid routines or repetitive behaviors such as obsessively following schedules or arranging belongings in a specific way.TALK OUTLINE· What is autism? · Characteristics of autism.· Early signs of abnormality. · Can autism be cured?· How we can help?THE SPEAKERRica Frances Talon, Master of Arts (Major in Psychology), Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines and Master of Education (cand.) University Malaya (Specializing in Special Education) has been working in the field of psychology and education for more than sixteen years. Her work in the sixteen years has seen her involved in various capacities covering human development, which includes assessment, counselling and therapy, education, training and development, supervision, human resource development and research.Her main focus typically involves the development of children, adolescents and adults, including students, teachers, counsellors, administrators as well as other people with special need eg autism, ADD/ADHD, emotional-behavioural disorders and psychiatric problems, Down Syndrome, learning difficulties, brain injury and other at-risk individuals, as well as children and adolescents who are gifted.In 2008, Rica pursued her career further and went to Europe as an academic visitor in Roehampton University, London, Charles University, Prague and Fontys OSO, Netherlands. This was part of a research scholarship funded by the European Commission. Currently, Rica is involved with The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM), providing her professional services as member of the Multi Disciplinary Team.

Thank you. See you there!

Regards,-- Hannah YeohAhli Dewan Undangan Negeri SelangorN.31 Subang Jayahttp://www.hannahyeoh.com

Sunday, July 19, 2009

TBH - My dear friend; go rest in peace...

We shared the same two chinese characters in our names. We shared the same struggles in our quest for a Better Malaysia. We shared the same roles; you as an assistant to an Exco member amd I with an MP.......so different yet so much in common

But now, as you go to get your rest in peace, the struggle goes on. I pray for closure for your family, friends and relatives. But there will be NO CLOSURE for truth and answers to the final hours of your life.

We must not let your death be in vain; all errors, administrative or otherwise to the procedures of interrogations etc must be corrected.

In the same way, the roles and functions; plus the necessary protection and immunity for PA's must also be addressed. We, the PA's are in a particularly vulnerable position; with little or no official protections but having to bear the roles and responsibilities, in many instances, equal to that of the elected representatives. We are not complaining but we ask to be given due care.

Bro, as you look down now from above, I pray for guidance and protections for all of us here. Be pleased that your passing has indeed brought together everyone from all races and political believes, UNITED as one: One Nation, One People! Kami semua sebagai SATU BANGSA MALAYSIA!

Amen!

Friday, July 10, 2009

ECUMENICAL SOCIAL FORUM
ON
THE CHALLENGE OF REGISTERING
AND BEING A
RESPONSIBLE VOTER !

will be held from
2.00 -4.00PM,
Saturday, 1ST AUGUST 2009
at
TAMIL METHODIST CHURCH, KUALA LUMPUR
197 JALAN SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD, 50470 KUALA LUMPUR

Moderator
Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam

Panelists
YB Datuk Seri Nizar Jamaluddin
( MP for Bukit Gantang and former Mentri Besar of Perak )

Datuk Ambiga Sreenivasan
(former Bar Council President)

Datuk Christopher Wan Soo Kee
(Member of the Election Commission)

Forum Discussion



ALL ARE WELCOME!


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