Special Educational Needs (SEN) Overview

Overview

The Special Educational Needs (SEN) Department seeks to nurture, develop and support students with learning needs by working together with the teachers, parents and/or psychologist/therapist(s).

Special Educational Needs Officers (SENOs) collaborate with teachers to support students with learning differences, providing assistance both within the classroom and through pull-out sessions tailored to their learning and social needs. Their goal is to help students enhance their skills, enabling them to engage with the curriculum effectively and foster meaningful interactions and friendships with peers. SENOs also focus on building strong relationships with students to boost their self-confidence, self-esteem, and independence, preparing them for life’s challenges.

Teachers Trained in Special Needs (TSN-trained teachers) provide learning support and plan instructional strategies and adapt lessons for students with special educational needs and share strategies with other teachers in school.

For consultation on special educational needs: 
Please contact Mrs Doreen Kieu- Tan Chu Hua (Head of Dept/Special Educational Needs) at tan_chu_hua@moe.edu.sg.

For submission of child’s psychological reports/ memo, please submit the PDF copy by clicking onto this link: https://go.gov.sg/submitreport

SEN INFORMATION

1. What are Special Needs
https://www.moe.gov.sg/special-educational-needs/understand

2. Support in Schools
https://www.moe.gov.sg/special-educational-needs/school-support/primary-schools

3. Dyslexia
Dyslexia Association of Singapore
Website:  http://www.das.org.sg/
DeslexiaAssociation of Singapore provides a range of services catered for individuals with dyslexia and other specific learning differences.

4. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

i) Autism Resource Centre
Website: https://www.autism.org.sg/?utm_source=aas-website&utm_medium=topmenu&utm_campaign=onsite&utm_content=menulink

ii) Autism Association (Singapore)
Website: http://www.autismlinks.org.sg/

iii) Child Guidance Clinic (CGC)
Website:  https://www.imh.com.sg/Clinical-Services/Specialised-Services/Neurobehavioural-Clinic-Child/Pages/Autism-Spectrum-Disorder.aspx

iv) Services from social service agencies such as AWWA Ltd

Website: https://www.awwa.org.sg/awwa-school/allied-health-professionals-services/#

5. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
i) Society for the Promotion of ADHD Research and Knowledge (SPARK)
Website:  http://www.spark.org.sg/

ii) Response, Early intervention and Assessment in Community mental Health (REACH)

Website:https://www.imh.com.sg/Clinical-Services/Community-based-Services/REACH/Pages/About-REACH.aspx

iii)Child Guidance Clinic (CGC)
Website: https://www.imh.com.sg/Clinical-Services/Specialised-Services/Neurobehavioural-Clinic-Child/Pages/Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder.aspx

iv) Services from social service agencies such as AWWA Ltd

Website: https://www.awwa.org.sg/awwa-school/allied-health-professionals-services/#