The Dyslexia Association of Singapore functions as a one-stop centre with a multi-disciplinary team of specialist psychologists, speech language therapists, educational therapists and lecturers to service the dyslexics and those who wish to help them.

Participants can choose one Breakout Session from each time slot from the list below:

Dyslexia is a specific learning difference that makes it difficult for people to read, write and/or spell. It has nothing to do with a person’s intelligence. Often, weaknesses may be seen in areas such as language development, memory and sequencing. Having dyslexia does not mean that your child’s ability to learn is below average.  Dyslexia is a life-long condition that usually runs in families.  You are unable to determine that someone has dyslexia just by looking at them and some start out fine in school, but gradually schoolwork can become a struggle for them especially the transition from preschool to primary, then primary to secondary, or secondary to tertiary.

Early identification and intervention of learning differences are vital.  Early support for learning differences is essential for a child's well-being and an assessment provides greater insight into learning needs and informs us about how we can support their educational and developmental outcomes.  At DAS we work with students with dyslexia and other Specific Learning Differences (SpLD), which we often refer to as "Dyslexia +++"  Irrespective of the SpLD diagnosis all students can benefit from the specialist teaching at DAS.  Find out more about our SPLD Assessment Services

DAS has many programmes that support our learners' needs for all ages. 

DAS offers a range of services to support our learners and their families so that they will unlock their potential to succeed.

The EMBRACE DYSLEXIA Movement seeks to debunk common misconceptions about dyslexia,
encourage dyslexic people to embrace their learning differences and to call organisations to take
greater action in helping dyslexics by working with DAS.

The EMBRACE DYSLEXIA Movement was launched in November 2014 with a seminar and a dinner.
In 2015, the book titled 'Embrace a Different Kind of Mind' was published in recognition of personal success
stories of over 50 people with dyslexia.

This year DAS will celebrate 30 years since it was founded. As part of the DAS30 celebrations,
we are launching part two of 'Embrace a Different Kind of Mind' and
pledge to commit to supporting the EMBRACE DYSLEXIA Movement.

DAS encourages Singapore to make a commitment to Embrace Dyslexia through the following ways:

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To map the way for young dyslexics to live a life of beauty and promise through a comprehensive, high quality service provided by inspired professionals

WHAT IS DYSLEXIA?

DAS is guided in its definition of Dyslexia by the Ministry of Education, Singapore in their November 2011 publication "Professional Practice Guidelines for the Psycho-educational Assessment and Placement of Students with Special Educational Needs".

Dyslexia is a type of specific learning difficulty identifiable as a developmental difficulty of language learning and cognition¹. It is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. Characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory and processing speed. Co-occurring difficulties may be seen in aspects of language, motor co-ordination, mental calculation, concentration and personal organisation, but these are not, by themselves, markers of dyslexia².

An appropriate literacy programme should include the following components: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension³. The literacy programme provided by DAS meets these guidelines.

¹ U.S. Department of Education. (2006). Assistance to States for the education of children with disabilities and preschool grants for children with disabilities; Final rule. Retrieved on May 26, 2011
from http://idea.ed.gov/download/finalregulations.pdf

² Rose, J. (2009). Identifying and Teaching Children and Young People with Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties. Nottingham: DCSF Publications.

³ National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. (2000). Report of the National Reading Panel. Teaching children to read: An evidence-based assessment of the scientific research literature on reading and its implications for reading instruction (NIH Publication No. 00-4769). Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.

Updated as of 21 March 2019

Our awareness talks can be conducted online or face to face at your school or organisation.

Is your child struggling at school? Are they forgetting many things even after teaching them? Are you noticing that they lack the motivation to study? These can be signs of Dyslexia.

DAS serves to elevate public awareness and understanding of dyslexia through talks and screenings. We conduct free Awareness Talks to reach out to many platforms of the audience - educators, parents, medical practitioners and the general public.

Our talks are focused to inspire our audience with a deeper understanding of dyslexia, subsequently empowering them with the ability to identify dyslexic students and tips on how we can help our students with their daily academic demand as well as their self-esteem. With up-to-date information, visuals and hands-on activities, our Awareness Talks aim to ensure that audiences leave with a better appreciation of dyslexia.

Each talk lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours on average.

Please call 6444 5700 or email ora@das.org.sg for more information and request for a schedule.

AWARENESS TALKS WE OFFER:

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

For general enquires, feedback and customer service, please contact our Customer Service Hotline: 6444 5700

WHAT CAN PARENTS DO?

Dyslexia can be diagnosed very early. As a parent, you know your children best and are often the first ones to notice that your child has challenges in learning. Parents are the best advocates for their child and partnering with educators can provide the best support for their educational Progress.

Tips for parents can be found in the DAS Parents Handbook, in DAS Publications and on the DAS BLOG.

Click here to understand more about dyslexia.

Parents can also learn about their child's learning differences by taking workshops and courses at the find out more here.  They can also utilise funding to do this.  The Caregivers Training Grant (CTG) is available to all DAS Parents.  Find out more here

Caregivers Training Grant (CTG)

This is a grant to support caregivers of the elderly or any persons with disabilities in attending training, seminars and workshops related to caregiving in order to equip them with relevant knowledge and skills and to help them better cope with the challenges of caregiving.

Amount of Grant: $200 per Care Recipient

* The $200 grant can be utilised:

1)   To attend any of the CTG Approved Training Courses over the financial year at any VWO.
2)   By different caregivers of the same care recipient.

Validity:  1  April – 31  March the following year

Payment Required by Caregiver:   Co-payment of $10 (subject to the balance of CTG) 

The CTG is provided by AIC find out more here 

Early Intervention is Vital

Early identification and early intervention are vital. Children with dyslexia are often unable to reach their full potential due to their learning differences and may be frustrated with learning. Early identification and intervention can enhance his learning experiences. For a parent, nothing can be more satisfying than seeing your child beam with confidence. Help your child develop a more positive learning experience and boost his self-esteem.

Parents, you play an important role and your child will thank you for it, we thank you too!

Dyslexia can only be formally diagnosed through an assessment by an educational or specialist psychologist.

If your child shows some of these signs & symptoms of a learning difference like dyslexia, please send your child for an assessment. To find out more about psycho-educational assessments at DAS, please click here.

WHAT CAN TEACHERS DO

A key aim of the DAS is to increase public awareness and understanding of dyslexia. We have conducted Mass Screenings and free Awareness Talks at various MOE schools & public venues to reach out to many platforms of audience- educators, parents, medical practitioners and general public. Should you have a group or organisation interested in attending a presentation, please contact Ms Surjati at 97298531 or email info@das.org.sg

Here are some suggestions of what parents wish teachers would do to help their children who struggle in school. These suggestions will help to create a more conducive environment in the classroom for their learning.

DONATE NOW

To make a donation, please click here

The Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) is a vibrant organisation with over 250 professional staff who provide a wide array of services for people with dyslexia not only in Singapore but also in the region.

Working closely with the Singapore government and other stakeholders, DAS specialist psychologists conduct assessment and diagnosis for preschool students to adults. DAS Educational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists provide support for over 3,500 preschool, primary and secondary school students in 14 centres all over Singapore.

“How a few made a difference to thousands”

DAS SALUTES THE ROTARY CLUB OF RAFFLES CITY (RCRC) FOR INITIATING DAS 25 YEARS AGO 
AND ITS CONTINUING SUPPORT TO HELP STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA

Initiated as a one-off community project by RCRC in 1989, DAS has since served thousands of individuals with dyslexia and is continuing to develop capabilities with an aim to eventually support Singapore’s dyslexic community

DAS began as a community service project in 1989 by the then-President of RCRC, Mr Abraham, and Dr Daruwalla to raise awareness of dyslexia in Singapore. After organising two public forums on dyslexia, the first of which counted Mrs Marion Welchman, the founder of the first UK dyslexia association and Dr Lee Wei Ling, who was a consultant paediatric neurologist and the head of the Learning Disorders Clinic at School Health Services as its speakers, RCRC forged ahead to establish a local dyslexia association and formed a committee to see to the project in April 1991, leading to the official registration of DAS with the Registrar of Societies in October 1991.

With the RCRC’s support and many other significant donors and sponsors, DAS has expanded from an initial intake of 12 students and a teacher in 1993, to its current full-time staff strength of 240, which includes educational therapists, specialist psychologists and speech and language therapist, to support more than 3,000 students with dyslexia in 13 centres in Singapore.

“We are thankful for the unfailing support from the Rotary Club of Raffles City throughout the past 25 years. It is because of charitable organisations like RCRC that DAS is able to continue to enhance our capabilities and expand our reach and scope to assist more individuals with dyslexia. The evolution of DAS as a small-scale community service project by RCRC into its present-day scale demonstrates that no charitable effort is insignificant, that an initiative of a few can benefit thousands. We hope this partnership will inspire more organisations and people to give individuals with dyslexia a helping hand,” said Lee Siang, Chief Executive Officer, DAS.

“The RCRC is proud to have initiated a community service project on dyslexia that became the foundation for the growth of DAS into an organisation offering support for students with learning needs. Beyond observing 25 years of support to DAS, RCRC understands there are many more children with dyslexia out there and is committed to supporting DAS to help these children overcome their learning differences, reach their potential and achieve academic, professional and personal successes,” said Corina Lai, President of RCRC (2015).

INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION

The Dyslexia Association of Singapore, together with the Centre for Child Evaluation & Teaching (CCET) of Kuwait, are the first two organizations to achieve the International Dyslexia Association's Institutional Accreditation. 

IDA Institutional Accreditation is a formal recognition that the institution meets professional standards of operational integrity and quality related to services reasonable within local cultural contexts and consistent with IDA’s values and definition of dyslexia. Click here for more information about the IDA Institutional Accreditation.

First picture: Geetha Shantha Ram (Director, Main Literacy Programme and Staff Professional Development, DAS) receiving the IDA Global Partners Institutional Accreditation Certificate from Dr Elaine Cheeseman. Being one of just two GPs who have been accredited, the other being CCET, Kuwait, it reflects the strong institutional foundations of DAS.

Second picture: DAS Specialised Educational Services Chinese Programme Manager Kong Yun Rui who was presenting a poster at the IDA Conference with Dr Gad Elbehari and Dr Mowafak Al-Manabri who were representing CCET, Kuwait.

Group picture: From left to right: Mr Sam Lardner (Project Difference, Barcelona), Dr Mowafak Al-Manabri, Dr Gad Elbehari (CCET, Kuwait), Dr Elaine Cheeseman, Dr Eric Tridas (IDA, US), Dr Maya Kobayashi (EDGE, Japan), Mr Joaquin Serra (Projet DIfference, Barcelona), Ms Mandy Nayton (AUSPELD, Australia), Dr Elsa Hagan (IDA, US), Mr Steve O'Brien (Dyslexia Foundation, UK), Ms Geetha Shantha Ram, Dr Charley Haynes (IDA, US), Ms Kong Yun Rui, Mr Nor Ashraf Samsuddin (DAS, Singapore), Dr Omar Al-Sayed (CCET Kuwait), Dr Sushama Nagarkar (Morris Foundation, India), Mr Lee Siang (DAS, Singapore)

OUR INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA PARTNERS

DAS collaborates with other dyslexia and SpLD organisations in the region to advance research and other activities.

Regional Friends of DAS

International Partners

SES Preschool Programme

“Catch them before they fall”

Early identification and support prevents reading failure in young children." - Dr Joseph K. Torgesen

“Moving into Primary One is a big educational milestone for children in Kindergarten One and Two. It is imperative to support preschoolers struggling with basic literacy early since research has shown that neglecting to do so may have a lifelong impact. Since 2006, DAS has helped many preschoolers with early literacy difficulties overcome barriers through our SES Preschool Programme. The SES Preschool Programme is a published evidence-based programme, which has been consistently found to have a positive effect on learning outcomes. 

Preschool, in essence, builds the foundation needed for children to access formal learning in primary school. It is crucial to make the most out of the first six years of life, the golden window of opportunity as some may call it. As most children, manage without much struggle, there are children who seem to be struggling with the very basics which facilitate most formal learning to occur, the alphabet knowledge. Children who are observed to be struggling in Kindergarten need help immediately, and the earlier the better.

Most importantly, how do we know if a child can manage? When a child can visually recognise the alphabets, knows most of the letter sounds, recognises common words such as ‘I’, ‘the’ ‘is’, and is able to hear letter sounds in 3 letter words such as c a t, and enjoys reading developmentally appropriate books, one can safely say with a sigh of relief everything is going to be just fine. For those who sighed with worry, we are here to help.  

The aim of the SES Preschool Programme is to help preschoolers who are potentially at risk of having dyslexia or developmental delay in early literacy, develop skills and strategies to become confident achievers when they enter primary school.

Recommended for

Preschoolers in Kindergarten one or two who are experiencing persistent learning difficulties with early reading, spelling and/or writing.

Application Process 

For more detailed information, email info@das.org.sg or call 6444 5700 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm)

Specialised Educational Services (SES) is a division of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore. SES programmes are tailored to fit the learning needs of students with a learning difference. SES Programmes are NOT funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE), the MOE only supply a grant for the DAS Main Literacy Programme (MLP).

SES Maths Programme

The SES Maths Programme aims to effectively support students with dyslexia who have persistent difficulties with mathematics. We hope for all our learners to gain confidence in their mathematical abilities by helping them to experience small steps of success.

The programme is designed to cater to students with dyslexia. We adopt dyslexia-friendly principles to ensure that learning remains relevant and suitable for our students. 

How Dyslexia affects Maths?

Does your child with dyslexia show the following?

• Difficulty understanding Maths concepts
• Difficulty reading word problems
• Understanding what the Maths problem means
• Difficulty identifying what the question wants him/her to find
• Remembering his/her times' tables even though you have taught it many times
• Difficulty following the events in word problems
• Difficulty doing calculations that involve more than 1 step

About Us

We are a team of Maths Educational Therapists who are trained in dyslexia studies and teaching Mathematics at the Primary level.

We have at least 2 years of teaching experience under the Main Literacy Programme (MLP) before specialising in Maths.
All our teachers possess the following qualifications:
1. Certificate in Supporting SpLD Learners in Mathematics (formerly known as Certificate course in Dyscalculia and Numeracy Teaching)
2. Professional Certificate Course in Numeracy

Who do we support?

We support all Primary school students with a diagnosis of dyslexia, who attend MOE primary schools in Singapore.

We also support students who are attending school-based dyslexia remediation (SBDR) in their schools but have yet to receive a formal diagnosis of dyslexia. 

Our Curriculum

The students in the SES Maths Programme are diverse in their mathematical ability.

To support all of these students, we have 2 main curricula:

1. Essential Maths
2. Problem Sums for Upper Primary

Our curriculum is structured around the latest MOE Primary Maths Syllabus. 

View all programme fees here

How is SES Maths Programme different from tuition agencies?

Our programme is an intervention programme designed for students with dyslexia. Our therapists specifically design lessons that customise to the needs of our students with dyslexia. Lessons are interactive and engaging as students get to touch and move our classroom materials to help them understand Maths better. We also bring in strategies they learn from our Main Literacy Programme (MLP) to help our students understand the language used in maths.

Specialised Educational Services (SES) is a division of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore. SES programmes are tailored to fit the learning needs of students with a learning difference. SES Programmes are NOT funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE), the MOE only supply a grant for the DAS Main Literacy Programme (MLP).

CHINESE PROGRAMME  

"My child hates Chinese!" is a sentiment shared by many parents, not just those with dyslexia!  We understand that it is not an easy task as your child probably faces one if not many of the following difficulties when learning Chinese: Confusion with similar-looking characters  爱 vs 受 Characters that sound alike Characters that are related in meaning The Chinese programme focuses on the following aspects to help increase efficiency in learning and interest in the Chinese language: Common vocabulary and sentence structure to enhance learner's expressiveness in Chinese Word recognition strategies instruction to enhance the learner's ability to recognise Chinese characters. Morphological awareness to expand learner's vocabulary network Reading comprehension and writing strategies instruction for the learner to gain competency in higher-order literacy skills.   Download the Chinese Programme brochure here

Dyslexia affects the learning of all languages. Simply put, dyslexia affects how your child processes the sounds of the language. Besides difficulties in reading and writing in the language, very often, your child's processing skills are also affected. Learning of Chinese can also be more challenging for your child because of the way Chinese characters are written. 读写障碍影响所有语言的学习。简单来说，读写障碍影响孩子处理语音的能力。除了阅读和书写方面的困难，孩子的处理能力也受到了影响。华文字的书写方式也会使孩子在学习华文的过程中更具有挑战性。 Common difficulties 常见错误: 1. Limited vocabulary        词汇贫乏，识字量较同辈少 2. Wrong association of words        听写能力差，错误字词联系 3. Poor retention of learning     容易忘记已学过的字词 4. Poor understanding of radical positions      缺乏组字知识，不知道部件的位置，例如提手旁与手字底 5. Easily confused with visually, phonetically or semantically-similar characters;      易混淆字形、字音相近或字义相连的汉字, 如：午/牛；因/阴；校/学 6. Untidiness, incorrect strokes order, out of proportion        书写时 字体东歪西倒，笔顺错误，大小比例不均 7. Laborious writing        写字速度比同辈缓慢，抄写时容易感到疲倦或不耐烦 8. Adds or omits strokes        增删笔画，例如：大 vs 太、本 vs 木 9. Inversion        部首左右或上下倒转，例如：唱/“昌口”

PROGRAMME VISION
课程目标

A structured literacy intervention that fosters a love for learning and equips students with strategies to learn independently facilitated by parents outside of the classroom.

通过结构化的课程、策略性的教学和家长的协助，培养我们的学生成为独立的学习者，并且热爱华语。 

RECOMMENDED FOR
推荐用于/课程面向

Students from Primary 1 to Secondary 4 with a diagnosis of dyslexia or Specific Learning Differences, who attend MOE school in Singapore.

课程面向就读主流学校的小一至中四的学生。学生需诊断有读写障碍或特殊学习困难。

APPLICATION PROCESS
申请过程和时间线

1.  SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION  
提交申请 

NEW TO DAS:   The Main application form should be submitted through the DAS Website.

新学生家长：通过DAS网站填写并递交申请表

EXISTING PARENT: DAS Parents Portal submission

现有学生家长：通过家长账户提交申请

2.  CONDUCTING PROFILING*  
参加语言测试

Primary School Profiling Test: 45 minutes to 1 hour

小学语言能力测试：约45分钟至1小时

Secondary School Profiling Test: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

中学语言能力测试：约1小时至1个半小时

* Note on profiling: The profiling is for us to better understand the learning strengths and weaknesses in Chinese, it will take around 2 to 4 weeks to arrange. This is done fully in Chinese and is different from the assessment done by psychologists. Do note that this is an informal test for the purpose of class placement. No report will be given thereafter. The profiling fee for conducting the test is $53.50, inclusive of 7% GST.

3.  PLACING INTO A SUITABLE CLASS^
安排合适班级上课

Based on the child's Language ability and or / school stream

根据学生的语言测试水平和在校源流排班

^ Note on placement: This is subject to the availability of a suitable class and your acceptance of the proposed class.

^ 排班注解：排班需考虑到是否有适合的班级与您在时间上的配合。

Specialised Educational Services (SES) is a division of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore. SES programmes are tailored to fit the learning needs of students with a learning difference. SES Programmes are NOT funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE), the MOE only supply a grant for the DAS Main Literacy Programme (MLP).

Speech and Drama Arts

Wishing that your child would just speak up a bit more?  Or that he or she would be more confident about themselves?  We want to help your child to develop communication, language and social-emotional skills through highly interactive and engaging drama activities.  We want to provide our students with active learning experiences to empower them to express ideas and thoughts without inhibition.

How does drama help students with their social-emotional skills? Click here to read more!

Our Approach

Using drama activities, students have the opportunity to enhance their persuasiveness and confidence in communication. Students are given the freedom to express themselves freely, using their imagination and creativity. Other vital communication skills that are fostered in the class setting includes listening and concentration. Activities ranging from role-playing to stage performances require students to understand the fundamentals of stage directions, character dialogues, music and light cues. Orton-Gillingham Principles are incorporated in our lessons to ensure quality and effectiveness.

To register for the Speech and Drama Arts Programme, please click here.

The programme caters to different age group

• Creative Drama (K2 - Primary 3)
• Literacy Through Drama Programme (Primary 4 - Primary 6)
• Educational Drama (Secondary 1 - Secondary 2)

Recommended for

The Speech and Drama Arts Programme is recommended to students who want to explore the learning of the English language through drama skills and aspire to be confident communicators who are great team players and able to think creatively.

Entry Criteria

• K2, all primary and lower secondary school students
• No formal diagnosis of dyslexia is required
• Open to non-DAS students

Research

Hamzah, M. (2019). An evaluation of the effectiveness of using drama as a tool to build social‐emotional development of children with dyslexia in Singapore. Asia Pacific Journal of Developmental Differences, 6 (1), 124 -147.

Read the article here

Specialised Educational Services (SES) is a division of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore. SES programmes are tailored to fit the learning needs of students with a learning difference. SES Programmes are NOT funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE), the MOE only supply a grant for the DAS Main Literacy Programme (MLP).

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY

Specialised Educational Services (SES) is a division of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore. SES programmes are tailored to fit the learning needs of students with a learning difference. SES Programmes are NOT funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE), the MOE only supply a grant for the DAS Main Literacy Programme (MLP).

Speech and Language therapy is offered to children who need support in communication.  This service is available to all preschool to secondary school students and a diagnosis of dyslexia is not required to access these services.

Therapy is an integral step following an assessment for your child that shows areas of difficulties. The aim of therapy is to help your child overcome difficulties where they face challenges and develop strategies to help them to learn. Therapy sessions are developed an delivered by our team of therapists who are all registered with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) which is established by the Allied Health Professions Act 2011 to regulate the allied health professions in Singapore. Your child is in good hands with our therapists.

Speech and Language Therapy is offered in individual or group settings, including social skills. Our speech and language therapists aim to build up the child’s fundamental speech and language skills to support his or her development and learning. Therapy is carried out in a child-friendly, lively and bright environment. Language is aided and enhanced through fun and functional activities.

Most of our students at DAS attend therapy sessions due to the unclear pronunciation of speech and or language difficulties such as understanding others or expressing themselves to others.

Speech and Language Therapy is supported by Care & Share and Keppel Club. Click here to learn more.

Click here to read 'Effectiveness of DAS Speech-Language Therapy: A controlled evaluation' (download pdf)
Lee, E. K., Ho, S. L., Reutens, S., &; Lim, E. (2020). Effectiveness of DAS Speech-Language Therapy: A controlled evaluation. Asia Pacific Journal of Developmental Differences, 7(1), 5-26. doi:10.3850/s2345734120000020

Back by popular demand for the 6th year, the Preschool Seminar 2018 is a seminar organised by Preschool professionals from Specialised Educational Services (SES), a division of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore. 

Preschool practitioners from the Dyslexia Association of Singapore will share about educating the young ones and also tips and tricks to support the weaker learners. Featuring two keynote speakers who will discuss transitioning to primary school as well as social skills for children, the Preschool Seminar 2018 also includes 4 breakout workshops in various topics.

Join us for the Preschool Seminar 2018 if you are a parent, educator or stakeholder working with children who may benefit from some of these learning strategies.

DAS Volunteer #CARE, SUPPORT & ENGAGE

Volunteers can play a vital role in supporting students with dyslexia and especially those from low-income families. Here at DAS, we understand how volunteerism cares and supports our mission by engaging with our team and beneficiaries.

We are always on the lookout for committed and talented volunteers who like to join us for the social causes of advocating awareness to the general public, parents, schools and educators. We believe in early intervention and how you can contribute in various ways to make our DAS students’ learning journey an easy and confident one.

Do indicate your area of expertise in our volunteer sign up form and keep a lookout in our opportunities board for periodic volunteer recruits!

Sign up here!

PRECONFERENCE - 26 JUNE 2019
REX Learning Centre, 73 Bukit Timah Road #05-01 Singapore 229832

CONFERENCE - 27 & 28 JUNE 2019
Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Road 8 Singapore 408601

The UNITE SpLD Conference seeks to bring together parents, teachers, and practitioners working with children with specific learning difficulties and special educational needs. This conference will be showcasing research that covers aspects of behavioural, literacy and social-emotional support, intervention and assessment for children with special learning needs. Come and listen to our SpLD experts share their research. The research will be presented IN short, engaging and entertaining sessions accompanied by poster presentations and the chance to talk directly with researchers who are making a difference in the Asian region.

Please email ora@das.org.sg should you have any questions about our screening process.

TAKE OUR DYSLEXIA SCREENING TEST!

Our free screenings are used to determine student’s risk of literacy delay. Each screening only takes fifteen minutes and results are available almost immediately. They are then summarised in a simple print-out which indicates the probability of the child having dyslexia. These results will give parents a better understanding of the child’s strength and weakness before enrolling the student in our specialised programmes.

We conduct screenings to determine a child's probability of having dyslexia. If your child has difficulties in reading/spelling, you may send your child down for our screening. Primary school students take a short computerised test which is presented in a fun, game format.

Please note that while the screening for primary levels is free of charge. Please also be informed that the screening tests will only provide a probability/risk of dyslexia. Further investigation via a full psychological assessment will be required before a diagnosis can be made.  

Secondary school students will do selected reading and spelling tests. At the end of the screening, you will know how likely your child has dyslexia. Together, we will discuss your child's needs, and recommend if your child should undergo a full psychological assessment. 

As of January 2023, the screening for secondary level is charged at $80 per student.

Please email ora@das.org.sg should you have any questions about our screening process.

Back by popular demand for the 7th year, the Preschool Seminar 2019 is a seminar organised by Preschool professionals from Specialised Educational Services (SES), a division of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore. 

Preschool practitioners from the Dyslexia Association of Singapore will share about educating the young ones and also tips and tricks to support the weaker learners. Featuring two keynote speakers who will discuss social-emotional competence as well as learning in young children, the Preschool Seminar 2019 also includes 4 breakout workshops in various topics.

Join us for the Preschool Seminar 2019 if you are a parent, educator or anyone working with preschoolers.

Join DAS now and make a difference!

The Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) provides a continuum of services for children with dyslexia, their parents, mainstream teachers and other professionals in the field of dyslexia and other Specific Learning Differences in Singapore.

DAS provides many varied opportunities for individuals to work with students with learning differences.

The majority of staff that work at DAS do so directly with our students as:

• Specialist Psychologists
• Educational Therapists
• Educational Therapists (Flexi Scheme) for these programmes
  
  • English Literacy
  • Chinese 华文版（点击此处 阅读招聘信息华文版）
  • Mathematics
  • Preschool
  • PREP 2 PSLE
• Speech-Language Therapists
• Specialist Tutors

 
DAS offers both full-time and flexi scheme positions. The flexi scheme positions provide flexible working arrangements.

THROUGH THE EYES OF DYSLEXIA

As part of our efforts to spread awareness of the strengths of dyslexia, Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) and United Overseas Bank (UOB) have come together to organise an inclusive art competition.

ARTVenture – a branch under the DAS’s range of programmes, organises DAS first-ever Art Competition and we want everyone to join us!  Regardless of your expertise, come and be part of this significant event to spread the strengths and uniqueness of having Dyslexia.

We have been receiving beautiful art pieces and will be announcing our winners during our UOB roadshow on the 1st of October!

There are a total of 3 categories for this competition and everyone gets a chance to participate! Click on the tabs above for more information. 

Back by popular demand for the 8th year, the Preschool Seminar is organised by Preschool professionals from Specialised Educational Services (SES), a division of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore. Preschool practitioners will share about educating the young ones and show tips and tricks to support the weaker learners. Featuring two keynote speakers who will discuss social-emotional competence as well as learning in young children and includes four workshops on various topics. Join us ONLINE for the Preschool Seminar 2020 if you are a parent, educator or anyone working with preschoolers.

THE SEMINAR WILL BE DELIVERED TO YOU ONLINE!!  

In view of the COVID-19 situation in Singapore, and to avoid a large gathering of participants, especially those who work closely with preschool children, DAS has decided to deliver our Preschool Seminar online.  

REGISTER NOW! TUESDAY, 17 MARCH 2020

HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS FOR 2022

Please contact DAS Customer Services at 6444 5700 or info@das.org.sg for more information.

Main Literacy Programme (MLP)

To Map, Lead and Provide a comprehensive and high-quality programme for young dyslexics delivered by inspired Educational Therapists

The Main Literacy Programme (MLP), delivered by trained Educational Therapists, provides a comprehensive and quality curriculum that supports primary and secondary school learners with dyslexia facing literacy challenges. MLP aims to not only help students acquire the necessary literacy skills to cope with the academic demands but also strives to provide a conducive learning environment for them to develop their strengths and build their confidence and resilience.

Curriculum Framework

Main Literacy Programme (MLP) provides a comprehensive and quality curriculum to support students with dyslexia facing literacy challenges, delivered by highly trained professionals. 

The Main Literacy Programme is part-funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE). 

Students are eligible for MOE funding for the MLP under the following conditions:

1. Singaporean students attending a mainstream school
2. Primary 1 to Secondary 5
3. Diagnosed with dyslexia 

Your child must maintain at least 75% attendance.

Please note that DAS and MOE will conduct a review of your child's progress before his/her 48, 72 and 96 months on the Main Literacy Programme to determine if he/she has reached specific achievement points to be eligible for continued MOE funding.    

The MLP is also available to students who are diagnosed with dyslexia but do not meet the first two conditions.  These students can access MLP but they are not eligible for MOE funding.

For a Psycho-Educational Assessment, please click here.

The DAS Main Literacy Programme (MLP) Evaluation is published in the DAS Handbook. To read this click here.

DAS Art Competition 2020

Welcome to ARTVenture

Where your Art Journey Begins!

At ARTVenture, we provide structured art programmes designed to bring out children's interest in art as well as organising and participating in various events to promote a person with dyslexia's talents. Whether your child has an avid drawer or just enjoys doodling around, your child will learn at his/her own pace and develop his/her skills according to each individual's interest area. We also provide opportunities for DAS students who love art to participate in art events and competitions. 

Celebrating Our Children's Talent, Embracing their Strengths

ARTVenture Supports DAS Children to Pursue Art

Designed by Javen Ow, Winner for the ARTVenture Logo-Design competition 2019

iStudySmart™ Programme

“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet." - Bobby Unser

Do you remember the change of moving from just 4 subjects in Primary school to 7 or more subjects in secondary school – was it a shock? Congratulations, you adjusted!

If you are in upper secondary and making a transition to tertiary institutions, tertiary-level education will also require you to make adjustments. There will be an increase in independent work, project work, more oral presentations, and even a very large campus. One of our students mentioned that she even got lost trying to find the right lecture theatre for her class in her first week at the polytechnic!

Many of our students shared that they had difficulties navigating these new experiences, but with the right preparation, tips and strategies, you will grow to find these new experiences to be very rewarding.

The iStudySmart Programme aims to empower students to become confident and independent individuals through the acquisition of time management and prioritisation skills, planning and organisation skills, tertiary writing skills and presentation skills, critical in building a strong foundation for success in higher education and beyond.

The 4 Modules

• Time Management and Prioritisation Skills
• Planning and Organisation
• Presentation skills
• Tertiary Writing skills
  
  

There are two intakes:

Intake 1: January to June
Intake 2: July to December
We are currently accepting applications for the July to December 2023 intake.

*Limited slots are available, on first-come-first-served basis.
iStudySmart™ is NOT funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE), the MOE only supply a grant for the DAS Main Literacy Programme (MLP). 

PREP 2 PSLE PROGRAMME

The necessary study skills needed to give your child a headstart in PSLE

Overview of the programme

While there is an increasingly lesser emphasis that is being given to examinations in schools, the Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) continues to be the first major hurdle for students as they move on to secondary schools. In preparing to overcome this hurdle successfully, students require more than just the regurgitation of concepts but rather, an important set of knowledge, skills and strategies that can help them tackle questions in a more effective manner.

Supporting students since 2012, the PREP 2 PSLE programme aims to equip our students with this set of knowledge, skills and strategies to meet with the demands of the PSLE English paper.  The PREP 2 PSLE programme complements the DAS Main Literacy Programme and aims to translate students’ learning into practical application for the English examinations.

Extending support beyond PSLE, the PREP 2 PSLE programme also offers a Pre-Secondary Bridging Programme. This programme provides a headstart for our students, acquainting them to the secondary school syllabus and equipping them with essential skills and strategies such as active listening, note-taking, grammar concepts and visual text analysis so as to help them transit into the secondary school English curriculum.

Click here to watch our P2P Superhero provide you with more information on the programme!

Recommended for

The PREP 2 PSLE programme is recommended for students from Primary 3 to Primary 6, who face difficulties in the Grammar, Editing, Synthesis & Transformation and Comprehension components in the English examinations.

Entry Criteria

Application is open to Primary 3 to Primary 6 students with a diagnosis of dyslexia OR has attended MOE’s School-Based Dyslexia Remediation (SBDR) programme. The student must also attain a minimum score of 35% in his/her most recent school English Exam Paper.

If the student is not enrolled in any DAS programme, please submit a copy of any of the following:
• Psychological report (stating dyslexia diagnosis)
• SBDR Enrolment letter

Other services

Short-term Programmes

PREP 2 PSLE programme offers short-term programmes that equip students with the necessary skills for other components in the English examinations. These include Oral English and Cloze Passage. Besides these, the programme also organizes the PSLE English Paper 2 Booth Camp that provides an intensive enrichment for students in need of a boost in preparation for the PSLE.

PREP 2 PSLE Research

The P2P programme continues to explore research topics to evaluate aspects of the programme such as its curriculum content, teaching approaches, classroom instruction and progress monitoring of students. We believe that evidence-based practice is crucial in ensuring that the programme meets its objectives of supporting students with practical knowledge and skills for application to school examinations. Our published research papers can be found in the following links:

Leong, E. & Hu, G. (2019) The construction and evaluation of an English Exam Skills test for primary school students with dyslexia. Asia Pacific Journal of Developmental Differences Vol. 6, No. 1, January 2019, pp. 93—114 2. 

Abdul Razak, T. E., See, E., Tan, S. H. J. & Leong, E (2018) Exploring the effectiveness of the English Examination Skills Programme on struggling non-dyslexic learners. Asia Pacific Journal of Developmental Differences, 5(2), 141-162. 3. 

Leong, E., Asjamiah, S., & Wang, A. (2017). Exploring the classroom practices of the English Exam Skills Programme for Singaporean primary school children. Asia Pacific Journal of Developmental Differences, 4(2), 167-194. 4. 

Leong, E. (2015). Improving English exam skills for dyslexics in primary education in Singapore. Asia Pacific Journal of Developmental Differences, 2(2), 184-201. 

Specialised Educational Services (SES) is a division of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore. SES programmes are tailored to fit the learning needs of students with a learning difference. SES Programmes are NOT funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE), the MOE only supply a grant for the DAS Main Literacy Programme (MLP).

On-site Teaching Provides Specialist Intervention Service to Schools or Organisations at their locations.

Some but not all children may have a diagnosis for specific learning differences. However, their symptoms and difficulties in learning are similar to a typical child with learning differences. Many children struggle to cope with academic requirements. With established strategies and experience, DAS Educational Therapists and Specialist Teachers can provide support for children who may be struggling.

Onsite programmes in schools aim to uncover the true strengths of students with or without learning differences and empower them with the necessary skills and strategies to succeed.

Over the past 4 years the DAS has been actively providing schools with our Onsite Programmes. On-site Teaching is a specialist intervention service for MOE or International schools.

Short Term 10-week Programmes

• iStudySmart™: Empowering secondary & tertiary students in planning and organisation, presentation and writing skills
• On-SET (On-site Structured English Topics)
• Primary Maths
• Secondary 1NT Maths
• Speech & Drama (Primary and Secondary)

Programmes Available On-site Teaching

• One to One Specialist Tutoring

Back by popular demand, join us at our 9th Preschool Seminar proudly brought to you by Specialised Educational Service (SES), a division of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS). The seminar is a purposeful blend of deep exploration featuring 3 keynote topics emphasising the importance of early literacy intervention, resilience and grit, and executive functioning skills. It also includes 3 workshops imparting practical tips to help preschool learners achieve.

THE SEMINAR WILL BE DELIVERED TO YOU ONLINE  

In view of the COVID-19 situation in Singapore, and to avoid a large gathering of participants, especially those who work closely with preschool children, DAS has decided to deliver our Preschool Seminar online.  

REGISTER NOW! WEDNESDAY, 17 MARCH 2021

The SpLD Assessment Services (SAS) serves as a gateway to DAS programmes and intervention. SAS conducts close to 1000 SpLD assessments every year. Besides assessments, SAS also provides consultations and talks to support the ongoing development of people with specific learning difficulties, including those beyond dyslexia.

SAS believes in providing support to those who struggle with learning, regardless of their backgrounds.

We support all age groups, from preschool learners to working adults.

Our psychologists determine the learner's profile as each learner has his/her own unique profile with their individual strengths and weaknesses. For children who go on to receive learning support at the DAS, it is vital that SAS psychologists differentiate the child's learning needs even after the diagnosis. This enables DAS educational therapists to select appropriate educational goals that target the child's needs closely.

SAS also provides clarity to adults grappling with the challenges of specific learning difficulties through consultations to guide them on the next steps. In line with our belief that support should be accessible, bursaries are available for those who need them. Increasingly, we support students in higher learning, and it isn't uncommon for us to see students at this level seeking assessment services to support their successful learning journey.

We seek to profile the needs of every learner, and for them to discover and understand their potential.

Should you have any queries, please call our hotline at 64445700, or email us at enrol@das.org.sg. 

TESTIMONIAL FOR SPLD ASSESSMENT SERVICES

I am writing to thank the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) for all you do for the special needs community in Singapore, and specifically, for my family.

Your testing services and experts helped set us on the right path to getting the assessment and help that my son needs. Before coming to DAS, my husband and I were at a loss as to where to seek reliable and professional help for my son. We weren’t even certain where to begin looking. Luckily for us, we were told to look up DAS.

We really appreciate the fact that we could refer our son to you for testing without needing another medical or educational professional to support the referral. The said professionals we consulted all neglected the signs that something was amiss. 

Although the tests showed that my son was not dyslexic, they did surface some unusual results. Most importantly, your psychologist not only recommended that we consider having him tested for autism, but she also recorded that opinion in her official report.  With that crucial recommendation in hand, we were able to secure a polyclinic doctor’s referral to the Child Guidance Clinic at the Health Promotion Board. The fact that DAS is a well-respected, non-profit organisation went a long way in ensuring that the polyclinic doctor took our son’s case seriously.

Our son was eventually diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyspraxia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This led to him receiving the therapy and educational accommodations he needs.

In short, although my son’s condition did not fall under the direct purview of DAS, your organisation and its people were pivotal for him to eventually get the support he needs.

And for that, my family and I are most grateful.

Yours faithfully,

Mrs Eileen Aung-Thwin 

Find out more about our Assessment fees here

DAS30 - Embracing Dyslexia for 30 years

The Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) is marking its 30th anniversary this year with ‘DAS30 – Embracing Dyslexia for 30 years’. The heart of DAS30 is ‘EMBRACE DYSLEXIA’ a movement launched by DAS in 2014 to debunk common misconceptions about dyslexia, encouraging people with dyslexia to embrace their learning differences and to call organisations to take greater action in supporting the dyslexia community.

DAS provides MORE than $1 MILLION in bursaries every year and this figure is rising. In 2020, more than 50% of DAS families required bursaries to access our services. Without support from the generous people and organisations of Singapore, this support would not be possible.

Donations received will go directly to the bursary fund for low-income families to access our services. DONATE TO EDUCATE!

This year, we celebrate 30 years of making a difference in the lives of those with dyslexia. You can play your part too! DONATE TO EDUCATE!

DAS CHARITY GOLF 2021

ALL FLIGHTS SOLD OUT
Thank you for your support!

The Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) invites you to support DAS Charity Golf 2021.

More than 50% of our students receive a bursary and DAS needs to raise more than $1 million annually to support these children.

Join us as you swing your clubs to raise funds for children with dyslexia from low-income families so that they can receive the education they deserve.

Our Golf Flights are $5,000 each, which gives you an opportunity to win many prizes, all in aid of a good cause! There are also $8,000 Corporate Flights and many more opportunities to sponsor this event and we welcome your support. Donations are eligible for tax deduction of 2.5 times. 

Take up a flight or be a sponsor of the event today! To purchase a flight, fill up the registration form and email surjati@das.org.sg.

If you would like to sponsor this event, we would love to hear from you. Please contact DAS Assistant Director of Fundraising, Alumni, Volunteer Management & Outreach, Ms Surjati at surjati@das.org.sg

DAS Art Competition 2021

Please refer to the details of the respective categories by clicking the tabs above.

Upload your artwork and hashtag #embracedyslexia and stand a chance to win $150!

To participate in our art competition, please register here

1. You must register your interest to join through the above link.
2. Original canvas pieces can be submitted to DAS Bishan Learning Centre, please email nicole@das.org.sg before you come.
3. DAS students can submit their work directly to the DAS Educational Therapists.
4. Hardcopy submissions are preferred, unless they are digital art pieces.
5. It is important to state Name, Age, Category and Learning Centre (if applicable) on your artwork.

*We accept both hardcopies and soft copies submissions.

The Dyslexia Association of Singapore has many programmes to support learners with dyslexia and other learning differences.

We support learners in Preschool, Primary and Secondary Schools, both Mainstream Singaporean Schools as well as Private and International Schools.  We have programmes that also support young adult learners in Institutions of Higher Learning as well as adults who struggle with literacy.  We do this through a number of programmes offered at DAS, DAS Academy and DAS International.

PRESCHOOL

Our preschool programme is offered to children in K1 and K2 and is designed to provide individual attention to young learners who are struggling with early literacy.  The programme is structured, cumulative and sequential that is multi-sensory. To find out more about the Preschool Programme, click here.

PRIMARY & SECONDARY STUDENTS

Our Main Literacy Programme (MLP) is designed for students with dyslexia.  MOE funds this programme and in the 2015 audit stated, “Services offered under MOE-aided DAS Literacy Programme* are appropriate, and remain highly relevant in providing additional literacy support for students with dyslexia”.   
* The MOE-aided DAS Literacy Programme is now known as the Main Literacy Programme (MLP).

DAS provides support for SECONDARY SCHOOL students under our Main Literacy Programme and is highly relevant to their academic achievement.  MLP is comprehensive and detailed to support students with literacy needs up until Secondary 5.  Increasingly DAS will endeavour to support secondary students under our other programmes.  To find out more about the MLP programme click here

DAS also provides other programmes to assist PRIMARY SCHOOL students in their learning, and some programmes are being developed to support SECONDARY LEARNERS too. 
Programmes offered in small group settings are:

• Chinese
• PREP 2 PSLE
• Maths
• Speech and Drama
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Science
• iReach
• iStudySmart
• ARTVenture

To find out more about the other programmes we provide, click here

POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS

DAS has designed a curriculum specifically to help support students transition from secondary to tertiary institutions (ITE/Polytechnic/JC) and the manage the challenges of the transition and demands of Higher Learning. The curriculum supports them with strategies on how to manage writing at the tertiary level, teach them study skills strategies, including time management and presentation skills to make them more effective learners. 

For more information about the  iStudySmart ^(TM) click here

ADULTS

Adults seeking support are welcome to discuss their concerns with us individually.  We are able to provide assessment and consultations services at DAS.  DAS International can also provide other one-to-one services depending on your needs. To find out more about the services provided for Adults click here

SPECIALIST TUTORING

DAS International provides specialist tutoring services for students from preschool to adult and is a one-to-one tutoring service that is skills-focused tailored to meet the needs of students with specific learning differences.  Specialist Tutoring may include individual curriculum support, study skills and exam preparation and other specific areas where you feel additional support is required.  To find out more about Specialist Tutoring offered by DAS International click here

MOE GRANT

Subsidised fees are available, only under MLP, for children who meet the following criteria:

• Have a diagnosis of dyslexia AND
• Are Singaporean or have at least one Singaporean parent AND
• are currently attending a Ministry of Education (MOE) Primary or Secondary school.

Students diagnosed with dyslexia, are Singaporean and are studying in MOE schools are able to access funding from the MOE.

To find out more about the MOE grant click here.

DAS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

To find out more about the financial assistance provided for programmes other than MLP, click here.

The DAS Preschool Team conducts free Early Literacy Screening throughout the year. The preschool screening aims to identify Kindergarten One and Two preschoolers experiencing challenges with early literacy, such as pre-reading , pre-spelling and early writing skills. Our Preschool Educational Therapist will conduct a quick 15 minutes of early literacy screening with your child. Next, our Educational Therapist will collect additional background information about the child’s literacy and developmental background and share their findings with parents. Finally, they will advise how our early literacy will benefit your child and the literacy components that our therapists will work on once the child is placed into the programme.

Please note that the screening is not an assessment and will only serve to get more clarity on your child’s strengths and weaknesses in literacy. Our therapist will advise if your child requires additional literacy support.

To arrange for a screening, please click here. Our team will contact you to arrange an appointment.

Does your child experience any of the following?

Dyslexia Checklist for Preschoolers

If more than 4 of the boxes are ticked, your preschooler is recommended to come for the free online screening to assess their learning differences.

Does your preschooler experience any of these challenges?

• Was a late talker
• Recognising the letters (ABCs)
• Not able to write own name yet
• Sequencing difficulties for letters (ABC not ACB)
• Not able to read some sight words yet (I, the, my)
• Challenges with writing letters and numbers
• Takes a long time or unable to recall concepts taught
• Does not know most of the letter sounds
• Not able to join sounds in words to read yet
• Difficulty identifying sounds in words to spell
• Needs extensive guidance to complete learning tasks
• Requires multiple reminders for attention and staying on task

Recommended for

Preschoolers in Kindergarten one or two who are experiencing persistent learning difficulties with early reading, spelling and/or writing.

Please email ora@das.org.sg should you have any questions about our screening process.

Learners with Dyslexia at IHLs

Together with Singapore's Enabling Masterplan, many students with dyslexia who have received specialist support and intervention in primary and secondary schools have progressed to Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL).

However, dyslexia is a life-long learning difference. Continued support and the availability of resources are critical in enabling these students to cope with the academic rigour and expectations at the tertiary level. There are also some students whose learning challenges only become apparent when they embark on their tertiary education.

Therefore, identifying these students through dyslexia screenings (probability of dyslexia) and assessments (a formal diagnosis) is important in providing the necessary specialist support to help them better cope with their learning challenges.

DAS hopes to extend our support to students in Institutes of Higher Learning with specific learning differences who have yet to be identified or may continue to experience challenges in their learning.

For more information, contact DAS customer service hotline at 6444 5700 (Mon - Fri, 9:00am to 5:30pm) or email info@das.org.sg.

Current fees till Term 2, 2022

Main Literacy Programme Fees

All fees are inclusive of GST.

 With effect from Term 1, 2022

English Language and Literacy (ELL) Programme Fees

With effect from Term 3, 2021

Specialised Educational Services (SES) Programme Fees

With effect from Term 3, 2021 

WE ARE LEAPING FOR LEWIS!

Singapore jumps for a world champion and for dyslexia!  

Lewis Hamilton is a world champion, he has dyslexia and is a role model for our students!

Lewis said about his dyslexia, "I’m dyslexic. I struggle like hell in maths. Numbers moving around and getting everything mixed up. But when I get in an art class, you can be free flowing in this. It doesn’t matter how it looks, it only matters how the artist sees it with all just being creative and that’s what I loved about it.”  READ MORE HERE

• Lewis Hamilton talks about struggling at school and his dyslexia
• Lewis Hamilton and a student from Geraldton
• "I was dyslexic and struggling like hell"- Lewis Hamilton
  
• Lewis Hamilton struggles at school

To students with dyslexia in Singapore, Lewis Hamilton is more than a world champion – he is an inspiration for them to strive for their maximum potential at school and in life.

As a lead-up to the Singapore Grand Prix 2022, we are all going to leap into the air for Lewis, as a symbol of our support, admiration and love. It is a collective shoutout to a man who has shown the world the strengths, talents and extraordinary determination of people with dyslexia. It is also a symbol of appreciation to him for being a voice and advocate for dyslexia.

Jump into the air, capture the moment and post it on social media - it’s a simple but powerful campaign to cheer Lewis on at the Singapore night race and to call people to embrace dyslexia.

Late Dr Jimmy Shiavux Daruwalla, former President of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore, has been awarded a posthumous Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (PBM) by Singapore President Mdm Halimah Yacob.

His award was accepted by Dr Zubin Daruwalla, son of Dr Jimmy Daruwalla and member of the DAS Executive Committee.

Dr Jimmy Daruwalla was the founding President of DAS and served as DAS President until 2016, when he passed away. 

We are back again! The preschool seminar has built captivated participants over the years, drawing in more than 300 participants every year. As parents and professionals working with preschoolers, we play an important role in supporting the learning differences of our children in order to support their social-emotional, language, physical and cognitive development.

Join us at our 10th seminar to broaden your network, promote deeper understanding, discover new knowledge and reinforce existing best practices.

THE SEMINAR WILL BE DELIVERED TO YOU IN-PERSON

13 MARCH 2023, MONDAY
LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE

 Preschool Seminar proudly brought to you by Specialised Educational Service (SES), a division of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS).

Event sponsors:

iReaCH™ Programme

Learn how to tackle reading comprehension and writing through vocabulary with our online lessons.

The primary aim of iReaCH™ is to support learners in Reading Comprehension and Writing through the deliberate use of vocabulary instruction and educational technology, allowing them to better manage these higher order tasks expected of them in school.  The teaching principles emphasised in the development and delivery of iReaCH™ adhere closely to the Orton-Gillingham (OG) principles to facilitate efficient and effective learning. iReaCH™ is developed to provide primary and secondary level students not only with the skills and content knowledge to cope with and excel in Reading Comprehension and Writing but also to increase their confidence and preparedness during examinations.

Aligned closely to the mainstream curriculum, our resources are developed in-house to cater specifically to the learning needs of our students.  The employment of vocabulary instruction is integral in our online lessons, which purposefully taps on the use of educational technology to enrich the learning experience.  iReaCH™ aims to encourage learners to become inquisitive knowledge seekers and develop their content knowledge and vocabulary necessary to enhance their confidence and competence in Reading Comprehension and Writing.

iReach is NOT funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE), only the DAS Main Literacy Programme (MLP) is eligible for an MOE grant.
Please do contact your Learning Centres or our Customer Service at 6444 5700 (during office hours) should you have any queries.