Why I attempted a treetop adventure course with my special-needs adult child

The writer took her daughter on a forest adventure course near Bedok Reservoir.

ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO

Published Sep 27, 2026, 11:32 AM

Updated Sep 27, 2026, 11:32 AM

SINGAPORE – What on earth am I doing 6m above the ground, clinging to a vertical net of ropes – which are swinging horribly, by the way – cursing (quietly) and trying to reach the other end of the net?

It all started with a video and an article.

Special needs/Special education

作者带着女儿在勿洛蓄水池附近参加了一个森林探险课程。

插图：曼尼·弗朗西斯科

发布于 2026 年 9 月 27 日上午 11:32

更新于2026年9月27日上午11:32

新加坡——我到底在干什么？我离地面6米高，紧紧抓住一张垂直的绳索网——顺便说一句，这些绳索网摇晃得厉害——一边（小声地）咒骂，一边试图到达网的另一端？

一切都始于一段视频和一篇文章。

特殊需求/特殊教育