Her non-profit initiative CaringSG has grown from 1,000 members in its first year in 2020 to 5,000 at present.
SINGAPORE – As a paediatrician, Dr Lim Hong Huay, 52, could tell that her firstborn daughter, Marianne, was not hitting some of her developmental milestones when she was 18 months old.
Her goal was to provide comprehensive support to caregivers by connecting them to support groups and helpers in the community like grassroots organisations, and other social and health service partners. By then, both her eldest and youngest children had enrolled in Pathlight School, which caters to those with autism. Her hope was that they could reintegrate into mainstream schools one day.
Even with more time on her hands, Dr Lim often felt alone in her struggles – being the main caregiver for her children while searching for resources and answers.After Marianne turned three, Dr Lim tried to enrol her in an early intervention programme, but was unsuccessful as spots were taken up by children with very high special needs.
Dr Lim found respite when a fellow parent from Pathlight School introduced her to a parent support group. “I found friends whom I could talk to, who were resourceful and shared resources with me. That was really helpful,” she said. That was her motivation for starting CaringSG. “CaringSG is to reach caregivers, so that we connect to one another and strengthen one another. Then we connect the caregivers to resources, partners who are inclusive and build the community up,” said Dr Lim.
These include resources like information on inclusive pre-schools or after-school care options, learning and parenting materials, and doctors who can do mental capacity assessments. Dr Lim at the Purple Parade on Oct 12. Her goal for CaringSG was to provide support to caregivers by connecting them to support groups and helpers in the community. PHOTO: COURTESY OF ONG SWEE LIN
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