Development Support and Learning Support (DS-LS)

Providing early intervention support for preschool children with developmental and learning needs

DS-LS programme is a short-term early intervention programme that focuses in areas such as speech and language, social skills, motor skills, behaviour and literacy within the preschool. The intervention is provided in the preschool’s natural learning environment to enable generalisation of the skills acquired through DS-LS into the classroom setting.

Eligibility Criteria

DS-LS Programme is provided in all TOUCH Child Care and selected pre-schools for children who are in

• K1 and K2
• Singapore citizens or permanent residents
• not enrolled in any other early intervention programmes funded by ECDA

What to Expect

Identification and Screening

Children with mild developmental or learning needs are identified by their preschool teachers. Our team of Learning Support Educators (LSEds) would screen the identified children. 

Intervention

After discussion with a multi-disciplinary team from KKH and therapy teams from other organisations, these children may be referred for one of DS-LS packages below.

Learning Support: 

• Literacy Skills 
• Language Skills 
• Fine Motor Skills 
• Social Skills

Development Support: 

• Occupational Therapy
• Speech and Language
• Therapy Educational
• Therapy Psychology

The intervention is conducted in the preschool during school hours and is provided by our Learning Support Educators (LSEds) and therapists from ECDA assigned organisations.

The preschool, teachers and parents will also be equipped with skills to meet the needs of the children and better support them through this programme. 

Review

After the end of the intervention, the multi-disciplinary team would review each child’s progress and follow-up.

Fees

All fees are subsidised and range from $5 to $290 for the DS Programmes, and from $5 to $130 for the LS Programmes, based on means-testing. 

For more information on DS-LS Programme and its fees, please visit Enabling Guide by SGEnable.

If you have concerns for your child’s developmental or learning needs, please approach your child’s preschool or contact us.