Breakout Sessions
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Stream 1
Our senses take in information from the world around us, affecting how we do everyday activities. This is especially important for preschoolers, as their developing sensory systems help them learn the skills needed to handle the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the classroom.
This session will explain the important roles of different sensory systems and how they affect children’s ability to participate in class. You’ll also learn practical, sensory-based strategies to help preschoolers engage and participate more in the classroom.
Moving into primary school can feel overwhelming, especially for children with social-emotional challenges. This workshop will show you how to help your preschooler make the transition with more ease and confidence. You’ll learn how to support your child in managing their emotions and handling social situations better. We’ll also talk about common concerns during this transition and explore practical ways to address them.
Pearllyn Kang
Assistant Director
DAS SpLD Assessment Services
Kathleen Chan
Lead Psychologist
DAS SpLD Assessment Services
Stream 2
Preschoolers are rapidly developing their speech and language skills. They learn to express thoughts, ask questions, and understand complex concepts. Some children may face challenges. Speech and language therapy can help them overcome these difficulties. Parents and teachers can also play a crucial role by using strategies like engaging in conversations, reading aloud, and providing opportunities for language practice. With the right support, preschoolers can develop strong communication skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Hellows Diddee
Senior Speech and Language Therapist
Asian Women’s Welfare Association, (AWWA)
Faith Yang
Speech and Language Therapist
Asian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA)
Executive functioning skills are skills a child needs to organise themselves (and others), execute and perform tasks, and solve problems. They are the mental processes that help us to plan, focus our attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully.
These are everyday skills that help us to be successful in life. Rapid development of skills takes place between the ages of three to five and then from six to eleven. This makes it imperative for early childhood practitioners to have good knowledge of executive functioning difficulties and learn how to better support preschoolers in this area.
This workshop focuses on the fundamental executive function skills: working memory, inhibition and cognitive flexibility.Practitioners and parents will appreciate the impact of these skills in school and learn to implement practical strategies that can lead to preschoolers’ improved daily functioning.
Dr June Siew
Head of DAS Academy
Dr Priscillia Shen
Assistant Head of DAS Academy
