Adapting Together

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Ms. Tan Cheng Yi, a Chartered Educational Psychologist, to explore what her role entails, how educational psychologists differ from other mental health professionals, and what kind of support they provide for children with autism and learning differences. Whether you’re a parent wondering if your child is ready for school, or a teacher navigating beha...

In this episode, Kevin and Xin Yi sit down with  Alexa Goh , Learning and Development Manager at SEED Autism Service; Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) and President of the Malaysia Association of Behaviour Analysis, to demystify Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), a therapy often called the “gold standard” for early autism intervention. Together, they explore: What ABA really means in practi...

In this heartfelt interview, we sit down with a young lady who grew up alongside her two brothers with autism. She shares what happiness looks like in her family, the challenges she faced as a sister, and the curiosity she felt as a child trying to understand her brothers' condition. With moments of laughter and tears, this raw and touching conversation offers a rare glimpse into sibling life in a...

In this special Father's Day episode, we speak with Andrew—a devoted dad of two autistic sons—who opens up about the family's journey from diagnosis to young adulthood. With honesty and warmth, Andrew shares the challenges, joys, and life lessons of raising his boys, and how their presence has shaped his perspective on life. Though the episode centers on a father’s voice, Andrew often reflects on...

Overview: When autism enters a family, it can quietly strain the relationship between spouses, emotionally, practically, and relationally. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Tae shares how couples can stay connected during the most overwhelming seasons, and how they can navigate stress, role imbalance, and emotional disconnect without losing each other in the process. Drawing from over a decade of exp...

In this episode of  Adapting Together , we sit down with  Faith Foo , a registered clinical counsellor and EMDR practitioner, to unpack two deeply personal and essential topics for every parent of a child on the autism spectrum: Acceptance  and  Self-Care . With warmth, humor, and powerful analogies, Faith helps us understand how emotional overwhelm, guilt, and isolation are normal parts of the jo...

In this second part of our conversation with  Dr. Rajini Sarvananthan , Consultant Developmental Pediatrician, we dive deeper into what every parent needs to understand about autism—not just the diagnosis, but the emotional, practical, and societal layers that come with it. Whether you're still waiting for answers or already navigating your child’s journey with ASD, this episode offers much-ne...

In this episode of Adapting Together, we’re honored to sit down with Dr. Rajini Sarvananthan , a highly respected Consultant Developmental Paediatrician at ParkCity Medical Centre and Baby & Beyond Child Specialist Clinic . With decades of experience supporting neurodivergent children and their families, Dr. Rajini helps us understand the early signs of autism, the diagnostic journey, and what...

In this very first episode, co-hosts Kevin Neoh, Carmen Loke, and Gan Xin Yi come together to share the story behind Adapting Together—a podcast created to raise awareness about autism and to support families, educators, and caregivers, especially in the Malaysian context. You’ll hear: 🌱 Personal introductions and how each host began their journey in the autism space—from professional experience...