Let’s talk about talking… Understanding and managing conversational skills of children with language disorders.
Language is a powerful tool of communication and increasingly a vital social tool for a child as he grows up. When a child has difficulties or deficiencies in his language development i.e. the ability to speak and listen, he will certainly have some difficulties with his social adjustment and acceptance. For most children, language develops […]
Why isn’t Dyscalculia Like Dyslexia?
Interested in teaching Mathematics better? Join our DAS Academy Workshop – Supporting your child in Mathematics – SAT, 6 April 2019 FIND OUT MORE! Dyscalculia is like dyslexia as a word. It just means difficulty with calculation. The “calculus” part come from the Greek for pebble, because the Greeks often taught maths by placing pebbles […]
Exam Fever! What parents can do to help their children through the exam experience
BE PREPARED Know the exam timetable yourself Get the dates right, make sure that you know what is being tested and when. One subject may have more than one exam, especially language papers which can have three components of listening, writing and oral tests. If you know the exam timetable, then this helps you to […]
Early identification – the difference it makes to a young child with reading difficulties
Very often children with reading difficulty are identified rather at a late stage of their school-age years. By then, the child would have experienced a series of failures in school where his literacy learning is concerned. Teachers, Professionals and Parents take note Early identification is so important that the responsibility of identifying a young child […]
Dimensions of ADHD & DCD (Dyspraxia)
Professor Amanda Kirby delivered two presentations at the DBS Auditorium during her visit to Singapore. Her first presentation on ADHD and DCD (Dyspraxia) covered implications for school and home and she provided advice to parents, teachers and professionals on how to work effectively around the clock to maximize the child’s skills. Professor Kirby’s second presentation […]
Explaining the complexities of Dyslexia
Tim has written a scenario between an Educational Psychologist and Mother after the an assessment has been completed on her son. He is explaining his report to the mother and his diagnosis. Madam Wong: So, is my Jiang Jie dyslexic? Will he get extra time in the PSLE? Dr Ken: I think he probably is. Madam Wong: Well […]
Reading Comprehension Enhancements: Main Literacy Programme
We are pleased to inform and update you on the enhancements made to our Reading Comprehension Curriculum for the MLP programme. Reading Comprehension Curriculum 1. Includes essential reading comprehension skills that are closely aligned with the mainstream curriculum 2. Consists of skills that are taught and delivered according to the PPP (Presentation, Practice, Production) stages […]
Kate Saunders, the CEO of the British Dyslexia Association share her views on the launch of RETA by DAS
Register of Educational Therapists Asia (RETA) – Launch At the official launch of RETA guest speaker, Dr Kate Saunders, Chief Executive Officer of the British Dyslexia Association with over twenty years of experience in the field of dyslexia and special educational said “This is an exciting development. It is vital that parents and schools can […]
Connecting For Student Success
CONNECTING FOR STUDENT SUCCESS: EXPLORING SERVICES FROM DAS INTERNATIONAL I hope this letter finds you well as we approach the upcoming academic year. I am thrilled to present the array of specialised services offered by DAS International Services Ltd, dedicated to supporting diverse student needs. DAS International has been at the forefront of providing tailored […]
Launch Of Coaching Services
DAS INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES A COACHING SERVICE I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you! DAS International is embarking on a new journey aimed at transforming lives and empowering individuals in our community. Today, we are delighted to announce the launch of our Coaching Services. At DAS International, we have always been committed to […]