Dr Jasmine Ng was a primary school teacher, but chose to leave teaching nine years ago due to the neurological effects of a car accident. She decided to take care of herself at home. Feeling overwhelmed with the responsibility of her three special needs children, she had a thought: if she couldn’t help her own children break through their own barriers, how could she be qualified to teach other people’s children? Therefore, she made the decision to homeschool her children full-time.
Her eldest child made significant progress, has grown and matured, and now, at 16, has just completed his IGCSE exams and is preparing to enter university. Her second child is currently a student in year 8 of an international school, and his academic progress no longer requires Jasmine’s constant concern, thanks to the techniques she developed to assist him with his autism.
Her youngest son benefited from her technique, which stimulated the oral muscles and helped him develop language abilities. It took him nine months to learn all 26 English letters when he was six years old, and it took several years to teach him various subjects in his studies.
As a result of her children’s experiences, Jasmine’s determination in special education has been strengthened. In Malaysia, she has established eight training centres, as well as one in Livingstone, Scotland, UK. These few years , she did some workshop and activities publicity how to transform special needs children at few countries like Japan, China and Hong Kong. Beyond all the strategies and techniques, what truly transformed our lives was this: learning to embrace our inner child.
Remember how to embrace our inner child—because that child holds the key to creativity, connection, and healing.
Workshop: Visualisation Techniques to Reimagine a Better Future
Children with special needs are often told they are not ‘normal’ and thus excluded from ‘normal’ activities. They are seen as different to other children and treated as such. This often leads to low self-esteem and slower development. It is possible to use art and visualising techniques as a means to help these children create a better self-image and build their confidence, so that they can reimagine a future in which they are included. This is a clear indication that the art of being is an art itself.
This workshop focuses on five essential skills plus additional competencies that will enhance your knowledge and experience for your professional future. Beyond studying children’s emotional well-being, you’ll explore how art, culture, and diversity can support children’s mental health.