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Gerard Veerasingam Nicholas is a picture of concentration as he meticulously rolls cookie dough, shapes them and carefully sprinkles them with peanuts before they go into the oven. The 18-year-old loves baking and although he takes his time doing the tasks assigned to him, the end results are always good.
Lim guiding Gerard as he goes about his tasks in the kitchen. Young adults with Down syndrome can learn skills and accomplish many things, with the right training and lots of encouragement. DS is a lifelong condition and early intervention is vital for a full and meaningful life. World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21 to create awareness about the condition.
“We assist them in some tasks like measuring the ingredients and operating the oven. Our students are not yet adept at handling the cake mixer or oven,” said Lim, who holds a Master’s degree in special education. Lim is trying to make arrangements to sell her students’ baked goods at a convenience store near the centre.
Fintan says that his son attends classes regularly at the centre and looks forward to the baking sessions. Parenting a child with special needs is challenging, but Fintan and Yong have taken everything in their stride. Their first step was enrolling Gerard in early intervention programmes.
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