About us
We stand with parents of autistic children in their crucial role of nurturing their children’s educational and social development. We understand the delicate balance they face, juggling the academic demands of school and fostering their children’s social and communication skills.
Our after-school care program is specifically designed to address these important challenges. Through a holistic approach, we empower your child to flourish in various aspects of their development.
MOE mainstream autism student care centre in Singapore
Unparalleled learner to therapist/teacher ratio of 2:8
The only after school program in Singapore led by a team of Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), psychologists, behavior therapists, and special needs educators”
Founded 2012
We started our business by providing language services to adults in Singapore. Our plan to include helping autistic children started after the birth of our son.
Our son was born in 2012 and was diagnosed with autism in 2016. The news hit us hard, and we asked many people for advice. People with the best intentions often give us conflicting advice, usually based on personal experience or from someone they know. It was not clinical, and frequently missed out on many important details.
Finding passionate early intervention teachers is challenging. So, back in 2017, we decided to start a website to help parents find the best for their autistic child, from swim coaches to music teachers to someone who can help them academically. It was a simple website, nothing too fancy.
First mainstream autistic-focused after school care
In 2019, when my son started primary school, we realised that there are no after school care centres that focus solely on mainstream autistic children. There are after school care centres that handle autistic kids and also kids of various disorders. This arrangement is not the best as they may neglect a child on the higher spectrum to do well academically. That’s when we decided to start Starlight Centre, and we specialise in caring for kids at the higher end of the spectrum using a clinical-based teaching approach to train them to excel socially and academically.
The team
Johnny Fok
Clinical Director
As a clinical director, I prioritise building warm, trusting relationships with clients and recognise families as vital partners in achieving optimal outcomes. I utilise evidence-based practices and strictly adhere to the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB) ethical standards.
Candy Lee
Centre Manager
As the mum of a child with autism, I know how hard it can be to find a place where your child can thrive. I work to create that place at Starlight every day. It brings great pleasure to me to see kids under our care received quality care and attention that they deserved.
Eve Tang
Head Therapist
As a therapist, my role involves creating a cohesive environment with my Starlight team where collaboration, adaptation, and family partnership are centred on celebrating small wins.
Our success hinges on a family-centred approach that shifts from being a sole "expert" to a collaborative partner with caregivers.
Our Mission
To provide quality after school curriculum support for special needs children from Pathlight or mainstream primary school.
Our Vision
To improve the academic standard of Autism children in the MOE curriculum by providing quality after-school curriculum support to achieve happy and well-adjusted school-going children.
Latest News
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From a parent Hi teachers, As mentioned just now, I wanted to say a big thank you for the wonderful Chinese lesson yesterday. My son
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A birthday is a universal celebration. Everyone lights up when it is time to celebrate. Regardless of race, language, religion, or background, the joy of
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Our clinical director Johnny Fok, senior therapist Eve, and Candy did an autism awareness workshop at AMK Hub. Johnny explained the different types of autism
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To everyone with a special needs child, I know where you are at now, I too feel the same way before. It is important to
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Workshop for parents. Working hand in hand with parents is a very important aspect of our students' care. It won't be 100% successful if the
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Our Starlighters June holiday programme. This year we brought them to many places such as Singapore Science Centre, Dinosaur museum, they made gelato, play trampoline,
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We took them to various places over the past week, from playing at Amped Trampoline and the Dinosaur Museum to the Science Centre. More adventure
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EXAM™ SRS Student M arrived two years ago. He was diagnosed with autism at age 9, but his condition went undetected until then. Before his
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EXAM™ SRS Our primary 3 students' results are coming in, and Student B's test result was the first to arrive. He joined us last year
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At times, reading our rules is better than listening to them.
school hours
M-F: 2pm - 6:00pm
20 Kramat Lane #05-05 Singapore 228773
Phone
+65 6589 8582