Supporting Your Child’s Wellbeing at Home
At Bridging the Gap, we believe that every aspect of your child's wellbeing matters, whether at home, at school, or within the community. As summer approaches, this season offers an opportunity to slow down, spend quality time together, and continue supporting your child's growth in meaningful ways. While the school routine may pause, learning, confidence, and wellbeing can continue to flourish through simple everyday experiences. Here are 5 practical ways you can support your child's wellbeing at home this summer. 1. Keep a Simple Daily Routine An example of morning routine visual schedule
Help for Hurdles: The Role of Educational Therapy in Academic Success for Specially-Abled Children
Educational therapy is a vital resource for children who face learning challenges, offering tailored support that enhances their ability to achieve academic success. For children with learning disabilities or other developmental difficulties, traditional educational methods may not be enough. This is where educational therapy services come into play, offering specialised interventions that address the unique needs of each child. At Bridging the Gap (BtG), our educational therapy programmes help children overcome obstacles, improve their academic performance, and build confidence in their abilities. Understanding Educational Therapy & Common Concerns in Singapore As parents, you may ask: What is Educational Therapy? Educational therapy is a personalised approach
Preparing Your Child for Mainstream School: Tips from Intervention Experts
As children approach the critical transition to mainstream education—whether it’s Kindergarten or Primary School—parents and caregivers often wonder how best to prepare them. This transition is an important milestone that can set the stage for a child's lifelong learning journey. School readiness programmes in Singapore and early intervention services are designed to ensure that children develop the necessary skills to thrive in a mainstream classroom environment. In this article, we will share strategies and insights from intervention experts at Bridging the Gap to help ease this significant transition for your child. What is a School Readiness Programme? A school readiness
Collaborative Intervention Approaches: Working with Therapists, Educators and Parents
At Bridging the Gap, it’s proven and tested that what makes an effective strategy towards a holistic child development is the collaboration among parents, therapists, and educators. Early intervention and collaborative therapy are vital for addressing developmental and/or behavioural challenges in children. The Why: This collaborative support ensures that children with diverse needs are recipients of comprehensive care and support across different phases of their lives – from early detection of developmental challenges to developing intervention plans and support systems. Engaging parents, educators, and therapists as a unified team ensures children receive the comprehensive support they need. The Importance
Parent’s Guide to Creating a Supportive Learning Environment at Home
When we talk about Singapore’s quality of education, it is undeniable that the standards are skyrocketing, and it has placed parents in a crucial position – as early as the moment their child steps into the preschool age. With the help of therapy and other educational related programmes provided by different centres, parents have found their way to walk this pathway with some level of support that is a lot beneficial for their child’s journey. Benefits of a Supportive and Inclusive Learning Environment for Preschoolers Whether it's the sights, sounds, or smells, environments can make you feel welcome and secure.
How to Choose the Best Reading Programme in Singapore for Your Child: Guide for Early Literacy Success
It is an exciting time when children are transitioning from preschool to primary school. This step is a significant milestone as it officially opens their formal school stages. However, as exciting as this step is, some parents may have been caught in anxiety when considering the demands Primary 1 enrolment imposes to their child. Simply to put it, questions ranging from “Is my child ready for big school?” to “Will my child cope with primary school?”. One of the key skills that needs to be harnessed and developed is their early literacy and language skills – the basics being Reading
Brain-Boosting Fun: 5 Creative Play Ideas to Build Problem-Solving Skills in Kids
Play is an essential part of childhood development, and some activities go beyond fun by teaching critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These types of games challenge children to think creatively, explore different solutions, and work through obstacles. Here are five engaging play ideas that keep kids at Bridging the Gap have loads of fun and at the same time, enhance problem-solving abilities. Rescue the Frozen Animals This sensory play activity requires children to "rescue" small toy animals trapped in ice, encouraging both hands-on experimentation and strategic thinking. The idea is simple: freeze plastic animals (or other small toys) in
Educational Pathways in Singapore: A Workshop for Bridging the Gap Parents
In a concerted effort to address the unique educational needs of neurodiverse children in Singapore, an innovative online workshop by Ms. Samantha Tang titled "Education Pathways in Singapore" has been launched exclusively for the parents at Bridging the Gap last 09 March 2024, Saturday. About the Speaker Photo Source: Inspire Psychology (https://inspire-psychology.com/the-team/samantha-tang/) Ms. Samantha Tang — the consultant psychologist of Bridging the Gap — has been in clinical practice for over two decades. She has completed her degree in Science at the University of Melbourne before going on to do a Graduate Diploma in Science (Psychology) at
Bridging the Gap: Empowering Parents to Help Your Child With Learning Difficulties
By Julia Chan, New Age Parents Does your child have a learning difficulty that affects his ability to cope in mainstream education? Are you frustrated with not knowing what your child needs and how to facilitate a positive learning environment for him? For parents of children with learning difficulties, it can be challenging to identify the right resources and tools to support your child’s learning. You may also be facing difficulties in communicating with his teachers and advocating for his needs in a mainstream environment. You don’t have to
The Importance of Early Intervention: Identifying Developmental Delays in Preschoolers and Young Children
Prior to the 2000s and 2010s, Early Intervention was not an option to many parents. Although they may have noticed some delays or differences in their child, it is unlikely that they considered early intervention. One of the reasons are due to some of the myths of older generations. For example, a 3-year old child is not talking yet. This may just be regarded as “delay” and eventually the child would speak after few months. Another example would be, when a child is still unable to walk by 2 years of age, for some, they would think that using a walker
