Hi bigtree


Can you email me at [email protected]. Like to know if you are able to help my needs gal.

Thank you. Serina

Apologies. The website is http://www.irlen.com. Alternatively just google irlen syndrome.

Hi we used Dr Ang. My gal's lens has prescription so it costs us S $700 for the coloured lens but we definitely finds it worthwhile. Coloured lens with no prescription is s $500. We're just so relief to find the solution to our gal's spacing n writing issues as well as addressing her skipping words when she reads.


You can check out more information about Irlen at http://www.irlen.com.au.

Please do screen your child for Irlen syndrome (also known as visual dyslexia) if all tests at an eye specialist are good. My gal is an Irlen syndrome case despite all the OT strategies of specing and writing on the line.


In Singapore , there are only 2 irlen specialist - Dr Yap at Igard.com.sg and Dr Doris Ang at Irlen clinic.

Please do screen your child for Irlen syndrome (also known as visual dyslexia) if all tests at an eye specialist are good. My gal is an Irlen syndrome case despite all the OT strategies of specing and writing on the line.


In Singapore , there are only 2 irlen specialist - Dr Yap at Igard.com.sg and Dr Doris Ang at Irlen clinic.

My gal is with Soka Kindy (PM session since we live in AMK) and though this is the 3rd day of orientation week, my gal is already asking to go to school. This is my gal’s 5th pre school and we believe we have finally found one that upholds the true value of pre school education. She takes the hour long journey to school by school bus but we know that this kindy is the one for her.


FYI. My gal is a special needs child with poor motor skills due to medical issues at birth. She also has visual issues (lazy eyes n short sighted) and late last year, she has been diagnosed with hyper sensitive hearing. She has undergone an Auditory Integration Therapy and that helps alot cos now she can take many noises e.g vaccum, motorcycle, etc. We have also teach her coping skills in case she cannot bear the noise.

We are really glad to have found Soka cos we brought up all our gal’s issues to the principal and teachers’ in various unofficial meet ups. And they have constantly assured us that my gal will be well taken care esp walking down the staircase and at the playground. Her 2 class teachers have even arranged a meet up to specifically understand my gal’s needs and our goals for her in Soka.

I really and truly appreciate their efforts to understand my gal’s needs and that put our mind at peace. The induction day last Saturday 08 Jan was really good as the principal, Mrs Aw prepares an hour long presentation for help parents understand what our child(ren) will be doing for the whole year in K1 or K2. I must say the curriculum is practical and interesting. They encourage children to explore, be creative and ask the 5 W’s and how, etc. This is something which is somehow lost in our cat race society that children learn well through play and exploration.

Hi


My gal is in K1 this year n started with Jelic TP late last year. Since we did not focus on teaching her Maths so it is a good start for her. And her fine motor skills are not fully developed so we are observing her n not pushing her to start to write n do maths worksheets. So far, she is improving. From only a 10 mins concentration, she is not able to finish 2 games/worksheets. For the 3rd one, she still requires a 1-1 attention from the teacher. But the teacher is really important to facilitate her learning at this stage.

Hope my feedback helps.

anxiousmummy:

Just to share my experience as i have 2 children in My First Skool in Bishan. Currently the principal is a malay lady who, as far as i know, is also the principal of the Haig Road centre. I had very bad experience with the previous two principals until this lady came along. With this principal, the first obvious improvement was that teachers' turnover rate dropped tremendously.


My DD (currently in K2) has so far shown that she can read and write (basic English and Chinese) and count (including simple addition and subtraction). Very minimal homework which is what i really like, because my DD goes to the centre from 7 to 7, and i cannot imagine if she has to bring any homework back to do! If there are any 'homework', it will be more towards performing some home activities with parents. The centre has a 'learn by play' approach, which i got to appreciate for my DD because i find that her learning does not come from memorising, but rather from understanding and critical thinking. This being said, i do know of parents who do not share my view because they can't seem to see what the child has learnt because the childcare does not use 'worksheets and classroom style' approach. It took me quite a while to appreciate what 'learn by play' approach is all about. Most important of all, DD is very enthusiatic about going to skool.

My DS is in Nursery, and he can recognise alphabets. He can also sing some cute songs (eg animal songs) and speak some basic mandarin. He can't write yet though, but i don't intend to force him to do so until he is ready because i want him to enjoy his play at school. Like his sister, he seems to enjoy school.

Hihi Anxiousmummy

Tks alot for yr feedback cos I have been searching for reviews on this Little Skool house. Have only met up with You Lao Shi and finds her very knowledge on medical terms as well as behaviour mgmt of children but still concern cos she may not be the teacher teaching K1/K2. My gal will be in K1 next year and since she has medical issues, her gross n fine motor skills are developmentally delayed. At her current childcare, the teachers are not able to help her develop coping skills.
I am actually concerned because of the primary 1 standards so just hope to find a suitable centre where she can learn through play and have understanding teachers. I hope that I do not have to change her childcare in K1/K2 cos it can be disruptive to her emotionally.

Hihi


Anyone have K1/K2 children there? A friend of mine recommend me but need to know if they are really good cos the fees for 3 hrs program for a term is S$1550 (not including GST).

hihi


Try to pm u for referral but access denied! Can u pls email me the details to [email protected].

My gal is enrol at Woodlands but already told the lady that I will bring my friends' details this coming friday so u shld receive the voucher aft their processing.

Tks alot.

Megmom