KATHLEEN CHAN

Kathleen joined the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) in 2021 and serves on the SpLD Assessment Services team. Her primary role involves conducting psycho-educational assessments for children and adults. She also supervises DAS Specialist Psychologists and delivers talks both internally and for external agencies. Additionally, she develops and facilitates social-emotional programmes for school-aged children.

Driven by a strong passion for the holistic growth of children, she delivered the keynote presentation at the 2023 DAS Preschool Seminar on ‘Anxiety in Young Children’. She was also a speaker at the 2025 DAS Preschool Seminar on ‘Transition to Primary School for Preschoolers With Social-Emotional Problems’.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) (Psychology)
• Master of Psychology (Educational & Developmental)
• Registered Psychologist (SPS & AHPRA)

PUBLICATIONS

The Straits Times forum response: Early Detection of Dyslexia Crucial for Children and Their Parents (19 Feb 2022)

“We can choose courage, or we can choose comfort, but we can’t have both. Not at the same time.” – Brené Brown