TOPIC: THERAPY

Her grandfather was in his late stage of Alzheimer's, but the moment she would play old Shanghainese tunes, he would hum along, and sometimes, even dance with her. These were the amazing little details that made policy researcher Helen So convinced of the power of music therapy. It allows our elderly loved ones to “live a little”, she firmly believes.

It’s one of the fastest-growing developmental disabilities in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in 160 children has an autism spectrum disorder -- a lifelong condition that affects social and communication skills. Here’s what you need to know if your child is coping with autism, according to an occupational therapist.