Two Talks on Autism and Manic Depression in the Heartlands

November 7^th, 2009: “Splintered Beauty: The Road from Manic Depression to Recovery”, an intimate, informative and inspiring talk on manic depression

About this event: Join me as I talk about my personal struggle and triumph over the 'roller-coaster' ups and downs of manic depression. I will also offer practical suggestions and strategies for achieving and maintaining a medication-free life.

This will be a one-hour talk with a 30-minute Q&A session. Autographed copies of my book, Five Little White Pills… and Then There Were None: A Journey from Manic Depression to Recovery, will be available for sale at $16.00/each (no GST charged).

Date: Saturday, November 7^th, 2009

Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Teck Ghee Zone ‘F’ RC KTV Room, Blk 344, Ang Mo Kio Ave 3,

(opp Ang Mo Kio Hub)

FREE OF CHARGE

November 14^th, 2009: “Odyssey into an Unusual Mind: Insights into the Complexity of Autism”, an Educational and Practical Talk on Autism

About this event: In this educational talk, I will provide an overview of autism that debunks limited and stereotypical concepts about the condition. You will also learn about the challenges (social/communication, academic, sensory and behavioural) faced by autistic people and practical ways for caregivers and the public to help people with autism.

This will be a one-hour talk with a 30-minute Q&A session. Autographed copies of my book, Raising Sebastien: Realising the Potential of Your Autistic Child, will be available for sale at $16.00/each (no GST charged).

Date: Saturday, November 14^th, 2009

Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Teck Ghee Zone ‘F’ RC KTV Room, Blk 344, Ang Mo Kio Ave 3,

(opp Ang Mo Kio Hub)

FREE OF CHARGE

Interview on Primetime Morning, October 21st, 2009, 8:50 a.m.

Dear everyone:

I will be interviewed, along with a doctor, on the topic of bipolar disorder, on Primetime Morning, October 21st, 2009, at 8:50 a.m. I will be sharing about my experience of struggling with bipolar disorder and how I succeeded in weaning myself off medication and staying off it for the last four years. Finally, I will also share my reasons for writing Five Little White Pills... And Then There Were None: A Journey from Manic Depression to Recovery.

Please tell others about it and tune in...

Thanks,

Kah Ying

Singapore Writers Festival Book Launch of Five Little White Pills… And Then There Were None: A Journey from Manic Depression to Recovery

In this talk-cum-book reading, accompanied by a Powerpoint slideshow, I will share with you the compelling story of my struggle and recovery from manic depression. I will also talk about my reasons for writing this intimate exposé of my checkered past and the writing process.

Apart from the talk, I will also be showing a five-minute Channel News Asia documentary featuring an interview with me and excerpts of my medication-free life with Sebastien, my autistic son, who is an integral part of my inspiring story of recovery..

Finally, there will be a Q & A session for you to pose questions.

You can also purchase a copy of this book and have it autographed (S$16.00, no GST charged).

Details:

Sunday, October 25, 2009 , 6:30 p.m.

Earshot Café, located at the Arts House,

1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429

RSVP: This event is open to the general public. No RSVPs are required, though it will be greatly appreciated for me to gauge the turnout. Email me at choo.kahying@awakeningminds.sg.