Does your child get overwhelmed, shut down, or struggle in social situations?
This school holiday, give them the support they need to feel calmer, more confident, and more in control đ
Our 5-day Holiday Programme is specially designed for adults & teenagers (16+) with special needs, combining structured guidance with engaging, real-life activities.
Hereâs what makes it different:
⨠Small, supportive group setting
⨠Step-by-step guidance to manage emotions
⨠Hands-on activities to build confidence
⨠Safe space to practise social interaction
⨠Opportunities to explore hobbies and independence
By the end of the programme, participants wonât just âlearnâ , theyâll feel more capable navigating everyday situations.
đ 22 â 26 June
â° 9:00 AM â 1:00 PM
đ United House, Somerset
đ¸ Early Bird: $650
đ˛ Scan the QR code or click the link in bio to register
Limited slots available, secure your spot today!
#akindplace #SpecialNeedsSupport #LifeSkills #EmotionalRegulation #AutismSG
Some days, grief doesnât come quietly⌠it sits heavy in your chest, in your thoughts, in the silence.
And maybe youâve been carrying it alone.
But you donât have to anymore.
This is your space to breathe, to be heard, or even to just sit and feel without pressure. No expectations. No judgment. Just real people, real understanding, and a gentle kind of support that meets you where you are.
If a part of you is reading this and thinking âI need thisâŚâ - trust that feeling and join us.
đ Last Wednesday of every month
â° 7PM â 9PM
Come as you are. Stay as you need. Youâre not alone in this đ¤
#akindplace #griefsupport #youarenotalone #healingtogether #mentalwellbeing
đ Introducing the AKP Calm Kit đ
Weâre excited to share our Calm Kit â thoughtfully created to support emotional regulation, comfort, and sensory needs for individuals with special needs.
Each kit includes carefully selected tools for calming, grounding, sensory support, and self-regulation â items weâve seen make a meaningful difference in helping students feel safer, more settled, and more at ease.
Get yours here today: đLink in bio
#AKindPlace #CalmKit #EmotionalRegulation #SensorySupport #SpecialNeedsSupport #Neurodiversity #mentalhealthsg
Mental health support is growing in Singapore, but behind every therapy session is often unseen emotional work.
Following CNAâs recent feature with our founder, Sze Jin, we wanted to reflect on a quieter side of mental healthcare that people donât always see:
the supervision, emotional holding, training, reflection, and structural challenges behind sustainable care.
As demand for mental health support continues to rise, conversations around mental healthcare also need to go beyond awareness alone.
Because supporting mental health isnât just about increasing access, itâs also about supporting the people, systems, and infrastructure that make quality care possible.
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we honour not only those reaching out for help, but also the many professionals working quietly behind the scenes to hold space for others đ¤
Read the CNA article in our link in bio!
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthSG #TherapyMatters #MentalHealthSupport #PsychologySG #AKindPlace
You can love motherhood⌠and still struggle deeply inside it.
The part where you feel grateful⌠and overwhelmed at the same time.
The part where everything changes quietly â inside you, in ways no one really sees.
In this reflection, our founder Sze Jin shares an honest look at pregnancy, postpartum, and maternal mental health đ¤
Swipe through to read the reflection â
Or read the full piece via the link in our bio.
#akindplace #MaternalMentalHealth #MotherhoodJourney #PostpartumSupport #á´á´É´á´á´ĘĘá´á´Ęá´Ęá´á´Ąá´Ęá´É´á´ss
What changes when you begin to understand your child differently?
In Part 2 of our conversation with Melissa â a mother of four, parent of a special needs child, and special needs trainer at A Kind Place â she shares what helped her child, what she has learned, and what she wants other parents to know.
Sometimes, support starts with one small step.
Remember, youâre not alone, we are here to support you to take the first step.
#specialneedsparent #raisingneurodivergent #autismparent #neurodivergentkids #parentingsupport
#parentingjourney #mentalhealthmatters #youarenotalone #sgparenting #singaporeparents #akindplace
Parenting can feel overwhelming when youâre trying to understand your childâs needs.
In Episode 1 of our Parent-to-Parent series, Melissa, who is a mother of four with a special needs child, and a special needs trainer at A Kind Place, shares her honest journey. The worries, the learning, and the small moments that made a difference.
If youâre supporting a neurodivergent child, youâre not alone.
Sometimes, hearing another parentâs story is the first step to feeling understood.
#specialneedsparent #raisingneurodivergent #neurodivergentkids #parentingjourney #parentingsupport
Sometimes we hear parents say,
âMy child seems fine at school⌠but at home, itâs a different story.â
If this feels familiar, youâre not imagining it.
For many autistic children, anxiety doesnât always look obvious.
It can show up as exhaustion, withdrawal, or strong reactions to small changes.
This is often because their day involves more than we see:
⢠managing sensory input (sounds, lights, busy spaces)
⢠coping with changes or uncertainty
⢠navigating social situations
⢠constantly thinking about what to say or do
Some children cope by âholding it togetherâ:
⢠copying others
⢠hiding how they feel
⢠closely monitoring their behaviour
This is called camouflaging, and it takes a lot of energy.
So when they come home overwhelmed,
itâs not bad behaviour.
Itâs the result of trying very hard all day. đ¤
#akindplace #autismawareness #childanxiety #neurodiversity #parentinginsights
A quick explanation for parents:
When a child says âI donât know,â itâs easy to assume theyâre avoiding the question.
But often, itâs something else entirely.
When emotions become intense, the part of the brain responsible for language and reasoning becomes less active.
Which means, even if they feel a lot, they may not be able to explain it yet.
In those moments, more questions can feel like pressure.
And pressure can lead to more shutdown.
What helps instead is creating safety first,
giving them space to settle, so the words can come after.
This video breaks it down simply, and shows what to do in that moment đ¤
#akindplace #childpsychology #parenteducation #gentleparenting #emotionalregulation
âCanât you just tell me what to do?â
Itâs one of the most common questions in therapy!
And honestly⌠we get it.
When youâre overwhelmed, having someone give you the answer feels like relief.
But therapy isnât about giving you a script to follow.
Itâs about helping you build the clarity, confidence, and trust to make decisions that are truly yours.
Because real change doesnât come from someone else taking the wheel â
it comes from learning how to drive, even when the road feels uncertain.
You donât have to figure it out alone.
But you also donât have to lose yourself in the process.
#TherapyExplained #MentalHealthMatters #SelfTrust #EmotionalGrowth #TherapyJourney #AKindPlace #MentalHealthSG
Your child held it together all dayâŚ
just to fall apart with you.
At school, theyâre focusing, behaving, coping.
Holding in emotions.
Trying to get everything right.
But at home?
They donât have to anymore.
So the tears, the attitude, the overwhelmâŚ
itâs not them being âworse.â
Itâs them feeling safe enough to let go.
Sometimes, the hardest behavioursâŚ
come from the safest place đ¤
Explore how we support emotional and everyday skill building through our Independent Adult Programme - link in bio.
Follow for more insights from our Kind Guide Series, where we help you understand the âwhyâ behind your childâs behaviour.
#akindplace #gentleparenting #parentinginsights #childdevelopment #emotionalwellbeing
Meet Yi Xin đ Our Clinical Psychologist!
Always a work-in-progress, just like the rest of us. đ
She brings curiosity, care, and a neuro-affirming approach into her work with neurodivergent individuals đ¤
Swipe through to get to know her â¨
#MeetTheTherapist #MentalHealthMatters #NeurodivergentSupport #AKindPlace #TherapySG MentalHealthSG
