About Dyslexia
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The DAS works closely with the MOE through the Psychological Services Branch (PSB). A good number of children with Dyslexia referred to the DAS for remedial classes are from PSB Educational Psychologists. The DAS is also in collaboration with PSB to provide remedial classes in three MOE primary schools under the School Based Remediation Centres (SBRC) Pilot Project.
The DAS also works closely with MCYS and in January 2010, started a remediation programme for residents of the Singapore Boys Home for young offenders. In 2011, the DAS conducted training for thirty MCYS CFP Branch psychologists.
DAS is a full member of the NCSS. NCSS supported the initial start-up of the DAS Preschool Service. Through NCSS, DAS was also able to obtain premises in shopping malls such as Bishan Junction 8, Jurong Point and Parkway Parade to open learning centres. The DAS also receives funding from NCSS for training via the VWOs-Charities Capability Fund (VCF).
• Project Soar! by Nanyang Girls High
Project Soar is a Community Problem Solving Project initiated by 10 secondary 2 girls from Nanyang Girls’ High School. Thier ultimate aim is to help dyslexic children learn Mandarin in a fun-filled environment. This project was inspired by an article featured in the Straits Times regarding how a large number of dyslexic children choose to apply for the exemption of their Mother Tongue language (Mandarin) as they cannot cope with learning 2 distinctly different languages—English and Mandarin.
International
The IDA is an international organization based in the United States and the DAS is a member of the IDA’s Global Partners.
A 2009 article by our CEO Mr Robin Moseley on IDA’s newsletter Perspectives can be found at:
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_7694/is_200904/ai_n32423756/?tag=content;col1
The BDA campaigns for a dyslexia friendly society where barriers to dyslexic people do not exist and works to ensure that all people with dyslexia fulfil their potential.
Tung Wah’s education services include a college, 18 secondary schools, 14 primary schools, 15 kindergartens, 2 special schools and an Educational Psychology Services Centre. The DAS has been conducting training for Tung Wah’s teachers since 2007.
In 2009 and 2010, at the request of the Special Education Unit, Ministry of Education, Brunei, the DAS conducted trainings for teachers in Brunei.