UNITE SpLD 2019

Hani Zohra Muhamad, Lead Educational Therapist and an Educational Advisor
Madinah Begum, Educational Therapist
Roslan M Saad, Lead Educational Therapist

RETA Case Management Discussion on Supporting Adolescents with Learning and Behavioural Issues at DAS
Friday, 28 June 2019

Adolescence describes as the years between 13 and 19, can be a period of great challenge for many teenagers as they transit between childhood and adulthood. It is a period of multiple transitions which involve changes in physical, psychological, education, social interaction, interpersonal relationship and vocation aspects of human development. It can be made worse if the teenager is diagnosed with a learning disorder such as dyslexia, and a disruptive behavioural disorder such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A teenager who is already grappling with a learning condition and a behavioural issue can be easily frustrated as he/she deals with the complexities and challenges of “growing up”. Therefore, identifying the problems faced by the teenager is crucial so that intervention strategies can be put in place in order for him/her to learn optimally, regulate his/her behaviour and emotions as well as act appropriately in any social context. Only then will the teenager be accepted by peers and society at large.

At the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS), Educational Therapists (EdTs) with students who display challenging literacy and behavioural needs are supported by a group of Educational Advisors (EAs). These students are observed for their learning needs and strategies are implemented to mitigate their difficulties. Action plans and goals are set for the semester as a form of progress monitoring towards specific achievement. Case management discussions when done right, result in the most satisfying and comprehensive support for students and teachers, whose lives we aim to enrich and empower. With the benefit of a multidisciplinary team and their varied perspectives, we can plan, coordinate and review the care of our students.

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