JOANNE TAN SOEK KIANG

Joanne joined the Dyslexia Association of Singapore in 2004 and has since dedicated her work to supporting preschoolers at risk of learning difficulties. She is a Lead Educational Therapist and holds a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, along with a Diploma in Dyslexia Studies.

Joanne strongly values the importance of early literacy and believes that early intervention plays a critical role in helping struggling readers succeed. Guided by the belief that it takes a village to educate a child, she extends her work beyond direct intervention with young children by coaching teachers and conducting awareness talks and workshops for parents. Through these efforts, she hopes that more children will benefit and embark on their learning journey with confidence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Science in Early Childhood Education
• Diploma in Dyslexia Studies
• Certificate of Attendance DAS Orton-Gillingham Training Course
• Bachelor’s in Business (Majoring in Communication)

CONFERENCES

• DAS Preschool Seminar 2021- Interactive Story Reading
• DAS Preschool Seminar 2019- Behaviour is a form of Language
• DAS Preschool Seminar 2018- Social Emotional Behavioural Disorder
• DAS Preschool Seminar 2017- Executive Function Skills: The Big Picture
• ECDA Conference 2017-Executive Function Skills: The Big Picture

PUBLICATIONS

• Does Your Child Have Adequate Skills to be a Successful Learner?
  Babbamama Nov 2019
• What are the signs that your child might have Developmental Co-ordination Disorder?
  DAS FACETS 2017 Vol. 4
• Warning Signs That Your Child May Have Dyslexia
  mummyfique.com, 25 April 2017
• Early Literacy and Intervention – A Holistic Literacy Approach
  DAS FACETS Vol. 2 2014

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
Confucius