 Pathlight School is run by the Autism Resource Centre , a non @-@ profit organisation that also offers early intervention , therapy and training for autistic Singaporeans . The school employs 81 staff , including teachers , therapists and autism consultants , and the school board is headed by founder , ARC president and Member of Parliament Denise Phua . Operating costs of the school are paid by the Ministry of Education and National Council of Social Service , while other costs , estimated at S $ 5 million per year , are funded through fees , donations , merchandise sales and fundraising events . Under the partnership between Pathlight School and Eden School , the two schools have a centralised admission system and share various resources ; together , they form the national provision of education for children across the autism spectrum . 
