My presentation at APAC2025 of a "loving response" to a nonverbal autism meltdown exposed neurotypical blindness to our insensitive behaviour towards profoundly autistic individuals and our failure to acknowledge their nonverbal communication… (https://www.amotherswish.com.sg/product-page/epieco-a-breakthrough-approach-on-profound-autism)

At the Asia-Pacific Autism Conference 2025 in Perth, Australia (#APAC2025), I sought to be my profoundly autistic son's voice in highlighting the need to respect his profound neurodivergence. This includes recognizing that his nonverbal communication is his native language — expressing his emotions with his body, rather than his words. This expression is integral to his nature. We need to level our communication playing field to connect with them authentically and help allev

Unlike traditional autism treatment approaches, EpiEco is not about normalizing the profoundly autistic individual. Rather, it places the responsibility of change on us — the caregivers (be it specialists, educators, and family) and the public. The focus is on transforming caregivers into a robust Ecosystem of committed champions of the profoundly autistic individual at the Epicenter, hence the name, EpiEco. 

Learn how to connect with your profoundly autistic loved ones with joy, build authentic relationships with them, and alleviate meltdowns. in a FREE Three-Workshop Series in Singapore by Choo Kah Ying (A Mother's Wish, www.amotherswish.com.sg) targeted at Caregivers of Profoundly Autistic Individuals (Limited to No Speech), October 25, Nov 1, 8, SGT 2–5 PM