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It is not uncommon for children with dyslexia to also have difficulties with Mathematics. When a child lacks the appropriate foundational skills, they might not be able to effectively grasp specific Mathematical concepts or facts. Parents and educators need to be aware of such effects that dyslexia can have on mathematics performance in general and […]
Workshop Objectives Workshop Objectives The participants will learn practical strategies to help children learn specific social skills useful for daily interactions with peers and adults in familiar settings. Participants will also learn ways to talk that will support the development of self-awareness and perspective-taking in children by developing their vocabulary for describing their own and […]
Dyslexia is often seen as a barrier to writing. We often hear “Children with dyslexia should never be a writer or have anything to do with writing”. There are reasons for believing so. Children with dyslexia can: Lack fine motor skills needed for writing Find spelling challenging Have weaknesses in the abstract grammar and punctuation […]
Workshop Objectives ”Alternative ways to help kids have a better understanding in Maths.” – Adeline Neo, Parent Workshop Objectives This workshop allows participants to understand the nature of Mathematics and why learners with dyslexia struggle with Mathematics. Participants will be more aware of the theoretical and practical implications of Mathematics and gain practical strategies that […]
Is your child reluctant or frustrated when it comes to learning Chinese? Some possible reasons to why children dislike or have negative attitude toward learning language are Chinese being a difficult language to learn and bad learning experience. Not all children hate learning Chinese. Your child’s Chinese learning journey need not involve tears all the […]
Workshop Objectives Workshop Objectives Learners with learning difficulties often have one or more comorbidities. Attention-related challenges are one of the more commonly seen symptoms among children with dyslexia. Attention is primary to all learning and communication. In this workshop, we hope to be able to provide a broader understanding of attentional challenges, impulse control and […]
The ADHD Parent Trap At one time or another, inadvertently, we might have used one of these remarks on our child. “You’re such a procrastinator!” “You’re such a rule-breaker! Can’t you follow rules?” “You’re always getting into trouble because you are so rash!” “You forget because you’re always so distracted!” Without a good understanding of […]
A forgetful learner may exhibit certain characteristics that indicate challenges in memory and organization. These characteristics can vary in severity and frequency from person to person. Some common characteristics of a forgetful learner include Difficulty Remembering Information, Frequent Misplacement, Missing Deadlines and Inconsistent Study Habits. It’s important to approach forgetful learners with understanding and patience, […]
Workshop Objectives Workshop Objectives Learners with learning difficulties often have one or more comorbidities. Attention-related challenges are one of the more commonly seen symptoms among children with dyslexia. Attention is primary to all learning and communication. In this workshop, we hope to be able to provide a broader understanding of attentional challenges, impulse control and […]
Students with SEN often struggle with sustaining attention, remembering what they have learnt and keeping track of assignments and homework tasks. These are often the cause of frustration and stress experienced by both students and caregivers. Self-monitoring is a skill that can be developed and improved over time with the right support and strategies tailored […]
