5 minutes with DAS International
JASSMIN PETER chats with ANABERTA OEHLERS-JAEN on why learning difficulties can affect more than just school work, the importance of early detection and the contribution DAS International is making in this space. TF: Tell us more about DAS International? AOJ: Psychologists at DAS International have extensive experience in assessing people with behavioural, developmental and […]
因爱而聚，为爱前行一一学爱会受邀在新加坡学障研讨会分享学习支持中心实践
2018年6月20-22日，学爱会项目总监邱子鹏与校园项目负责人向世琼（草心）赴新加坡，参加了新加坡学障协会（Singapore Dyslexia Association，DAS）举办的为期两天的新加坡学障研讨会（Unite SpLD 2018）。 其中，在22日举行的国际嘉宾座谈会环节（Panel Discussions） 学爱会代表邱子鹏向来自世界各地的30多位与会嘉宾介绍了学爱会目前工作的进展以及发展的历程。 图：子鹏分享学爱会学习支持中心面临的机遇和挑战 6月20日，主办方安排了会前展演(Pre-Conference)，展示了从华文（汉语）、数学、到语言治疗的四个课程的演示。 图：运用黑板以及积木来进行具象化数学教学 To read the full article, click here
World Dyslexia Awareness Week Bursts into Colours Embodying Talents and Achievements of People with Dyslexia
Coffee Morning @ DAS International session on 2 October at Rex House whereby experts will provide tips to parents of children studying in international schools facing learning difficulties.
A Day in a Life of Psychologist Fong Pei Yi
坚定信念帮读写障碍者 Firm belief in helping people with dyslexia
2025 Services From DAS International
February 2025 CONNECTING FOR STUDENT SUCCESS: EXPLORING SERVICES FROM DAS INTERNATIONAL I hope this letter finds you well as we prepare for the upcoming academic year. Over the past year, DAS International Services Ltd has continued to expand our commitment to “Empowering Successful Learning” by offering a range of specialised services designed to meet the […]
Celebrating Left-handedness
This article was written for INTERNATIONAL LEFT-HANDERS DAY Do you know that 13 August is the International Left-hander’s Day? I am certain that most people, left-handers included, do not know of this special day to celebrate all things left-handed. Recently, the DAS launched the book “Clearly Different: Dyscovering the Differences” as we celebrate the gifts […]
Tips for Teachers: Have Fun while Learning!
Preference-based teaching starts with the teachers setting the stage for an enjoyable student experience. The first step in the process requires teachers to conduct a simple interview with the students to investigate their preferred activities. This interview aims to find out the students’ hobbies and interests. The next step is to incorporate student preferences within […]
CEO Thoughts: DAS provides opportunities for professional development
I was immensely proud when I read EduTECH Asia 2017’s write-up of Ms Soofrina Mubarak, EdTech Coordinator of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore. Soofrina will be making two presentations during the conference : “Assessing the efficacy of disability specific technology solutions of SEN learning” and “Tech champion AND tech sceptic: the role of IT leaders […]
Problem Sums for Upper Primary
In Singapore, maths problem sums make up more than 60% of a child’s school Maths Exam paper. Problem Sums can be challenging for dyslexic learners, especially when trying to decode and gain meaning from the language of Maths. If your child in Primary 5 or Primary 6 standard maths is struggling with maths problem sums […]
CEO Thoughts: Everybody speaks up
We are in the midst of upgrading our student management system and I recently pulled the vendor aside and asked how he thought the project was going. He commented that DAS was very different from other organisations he has completed projects for. I asked him, “Why was this so?”. He said, when he had meetings with different groups of staff at […]