Overview
The mission of APSN is to catalyze and lead research and innovations in special education for the contribution of knowledge development, practical improvement and policy information. Educators and Allied Health professional, therefore, can use the research findings to improve their competences and bring an evidence-based approach in delivering teaching and learning and allied healthcare process (Yulirahmawati, 2008) 1.
In steering APSN’s goals to advocate for persons with special needs, APSN creates a fertile environment for education, innovation and enterprise by engaging the wider community and society in multi-disciplinary research for the benefit of APSN beneficiaries, staff, parents and stakeholders.
The APSN Research Webpage features dynamic projects in teaching and learning, social and emotional development, job placement and employability and other APSN wide research, to continuously grow in our thinking and expertise and innovate our practices. The Webpage also serves as a useful reference and database for staff interested in research.
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Teaching & Learning Practices
- Jasmine Ho, Araxes Ang, Fashihah Fasya & Martina Kueh (2022). How Lesson Study Impacted the Practices of Untrained Teachers in a Special Education School, Tanglin School. Paper presented at the World Association of Lesson Studies Conference 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 19 to 23 September 2022.
View here - Jovial Teo & Wendy Yeo (2022). The Effects of Mindfulness on Adolescents with Special Needs’ Readiness for Learning, Tanglin School. Paper presented at the European Conference on Education in London, UK from 12 to 19 July 2022.
View here - Doreen Chia Choy Soon & Lin Suqin. (2019). Use of Assistive Technology in Vocational Training for Students with Mild Intellectual Disability, APSN Delta Senior School. Paper presented at 24th Conference Of Asian Federation On Intellectual Disabilities 2019.
View here - Michelle Tan Mei Sze & Wanda Chan Yee Seen. (2019). Community-based Learning during Physical Education Lessons to Engage Learners with Mild Intellectual Disability in Special Education School in Singapore, APSN. Paper presented at 24th Conference Of Asian Federation On Intellectual Disabilities 2019.
View here - Wendy Yeo Su Fen. (2019). The Effectiveness of the Pragmatic Skills Intervention for Young Adults with MID (with or without co-morbid ASD) and comparison of data from two cohorts, APSN Delta Senior School. Presented at Disability Applied Research Forum (darFORUM) 2019.
View here - Elizabeth Mui Yee Yen & Teo Hui Ru. (2019). Investigating the Influence of Group Size on the Effectiveness of LEGO Based Therapy in Promoting Social Competence in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mild Intellectual Disability, APSN Tanglin School. Presented at Disability Applied Research Forum (darFORUM) 2019.
View here - Danielle Chin Seen Yeng. (2019). School Readiness Programme – Easing Transition into Primary School for Children with Mild Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder, APSN Chaoyang School. Presented at Disability Applied Research Forum (darFORUM) 2019.
View here - Elizabeth Mui Yee Yen & Teo Hui Ru. (2018). The Effectiveness of LEGO® Based Therapy in Promoting Social Competence in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mild Intellectual Disability in a Special Education School in Singapore, APSN Tanglin School. Presented at Aspect Autism in Education Conference (AIE) 2018, Brisbane.
View here - Aznita Binte Md Amin & Nur Aisah Binte Jaffar. (2017). Eat Smart, Get Fit – A Weight Management Programme for Students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities, APSN Tanglin School. Presented at Asian Federation on Intellectual Disabilities (AFID) Conference 2017.
View here - Shanthi Govindan, Subashini Sandakumar & Muhammad Hafiz Bin Mohamad Osman. (2017). Team-Based Learning: Pedagogy Used in Teaching Numeracy for Special Needs Students, APSN Delta Senior School. Presented at Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2017.
View here - Sharon Cai Weiying. (2017). Process Writing Instruction: Effects on the Writing Quality of Students with Mild Intellectual Disability, APSN Delta Senior School. Presented at Asian Federation on Intellectual Disabilities (AFID) Conference 2017.
View here - Choo Pee Ling & Lin Mingli Joyce. (2016). Effects of iPad on the Learning of Addition for Students with Learning Disabilities, APSN Katong School. Presented at Asian Federation on Intellectual Disabilities (AFID) Conference 2016.
View here - Jennifer Teo Lay Heong, Desiree Tay Sirui, Mardiana Binte Mohamed Ithnin, Martina Kueh Bee Hua & Lily Yip Mui Kheng. (2016). Learning from Collaborative, Reflective and Iterative Lesson Study with Special Education Students in a School in Singapore, APSN Tanglin School. Presented at World Association of Lesson Studies (WALS) International Conference 2016.
View here - Sarah Sacro & Serpojan Singh. (2012). Effects of using ‘Educreations for Interactive Whiteboard’ on the Motivation for Learning English Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading Fluency Among Students with Intellectual Disabilities, APSN Katong School. Presented at Asian Federation on Intellectual Disabilities (AFID) Conference 2012.
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Social & Emotional Development Practices
- Edmund Liew Jianxiong, Joanora Ng Siew Lan, Sukumaran Semanchalam & Vincent Koh Chaik Chuan. (2019). Food Composting Experience of Students with Mild Intellectual Disability in a Special Education School in Singapore. Paper presented at 24th Conference Of Asian Federation On Intellectual Disabilities 2019.
View here - Kua Chit Yong Jason & Ann Lim. (2019). A STEP UP for Fathers with Special Needs Children, APSN Chaoyang School. Paper presented at 24th Conference Of Asian Federation On Intellectual Disabilities 2019.
View here - Carissa Lim Yenn En. (2019). Explaining Caregiver Resistance to Intervention for Adults with Mild Disability in Singapore, APSN Centre for Adults. Paper presented at 24th Conference Of Asian Federation On Intellectual Disabilities 2019.
View here - Michelle Chak, Tzer Fern Lim, Julyn Ng & Yingmin Wang. (2019). Implementation of a Crisis Response Program Customized for Adolescents with Mild Intellectual Disability at a Special Education School in Singapore, APSN Delta Senior School. Paper presented at 24th Conference Of Asian Federation On Intellectual Disabilities 2019.
View here - Koushik Ghosh & Chin Seen Yeng. (2017). Inculcating Basic Self-Advocacy Skills at the Primary School Level, APSN Chaoyang School. Presented at Asian Federation on Intellectual Disabilities (AFID) Conference 2017.
View here - Julyn Ng. (2017). Impact of Teacher-Student Relationship (TSR): A Comparison Study Between Students With and Without Intellectual Disability, APSN Delta Senior School. Presented at Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2017.
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- Joanora Ng Swee Lan, & Nova Agustin Dimarucot. (2017). Budding Skills, Blooming Friendships: An Inclusive Service Learning Programme Involving Students With and Without Disabilities, APSN Delta Senior School. Presented at Asian Federation on Intellectual Disabilities (AFID) Conference 2017.
View here - Adron Wee Yijie. (2015). Values in Action: Learning through Service Learning Projects, APSN Delta Senior School. Presented at Asian Federation on Intellectual Disabilities (AFID) Conference 2015.
View here - Anita Suwandi, Huzaima Bte Hamid, Woon-Lam Bing Ling, & S Nirmala. (2015). Values Matter – Character and Citizenship Education @ Chaoyang, APSN Chaoyang School. Presented at Asian Federation on Intellectual Disabilities (AFID) Conference 2015.
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Job Placement & Employment Practices
- Nur Suhaidah Yusup, Anna Salmon & Joyce Lin. (2019). ThirsTea Café (Work Immersion Programme), APSN Katong School. Paper presented at 24th Conference Of Asian Federation On Intellectual Disabilities 2019.
View here - Lam Sze Ching, Ho Fuk Chuen and Lily Yip, (2017). Exploring the Factors relating to Transition to Adulthood for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Hong Kong and Singapore, APSN Tanglin School. Presented at Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2017.
View here - Goh Ee Ping, Wong Meng, Ee, Tan Soo Ching and Lily Yip, (2017). Perspectives of Stakeholders on Youth with Intellectual Disabilities Transitioning to Adulthood, APSN Tanglin School. Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2017.
View here - Desmond Aw Zheng Hong, Lisa Loi Lai San, Siow Wei Qi & Tay Hsu Li. (2017). Finding a Place in the Market: Marrying School Programme with Market Needs and Trends – Transition from School to Sustainable Employment, APSN Delta Senior School. Presented at Asian Federation on Intellectual Disabilities (AFID) Conference 2017.
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APSN Research Projects
- Cherly Repol Radin, Jo Anne Bacalso Mendoza & Bryan Vega Saez, APSN Delta Senior School, & Jerome Anto Prakash, APSN Centre For Adults. (2018). An Explorative Study to Understand the Employment Conditions and Concerns of Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability (MID) in Singapore. Presented at World Federation of Occupational Therapists Conference in May 2018.
View here - APSN Katong School. (2016). Enhancing A Primary Mathematics Curriculum On Counting And Computation For Children With Mild Intellectual Disabilities (Mid)-Phase 2.
View here - APSN Katong School. (2015). Enhancing A Primary Mathematics Curriculum On Counting And Computation For Children With Mild Intellectual Disabilities (Mid)-Phase 1.
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Journal Publications
- Lily Yip, (2020). Equity, Diversity and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Singapore, APSN Shared Services. Asia-Pacific Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, Volume 7, No. 1, June 2020.
View here - Araxes Ang, (2018). The Development of Higher Order Thinking Skills in Students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities, APSN Tanglin School. Asia-Pacific Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, Volume 5, No. 1, June 2018.
View here - Wendy Yeo. (2018). The Effectiveness of the Pragmatic Skills Intervention for Young Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability (with or without co-morbid Autism Spectrum Disorder), APSN Delta Senior School. The Asian Conference on Education 2018 Official Conference Proceedings. ISSN: 2186-5892, pp. 167-177, October 2018.
View here - Ang Kai Lee, Araxes. (2017). The Development of Higher Order Thinking Skills in Students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities, APSN Tanglin School. Presented at Asian Federation on Intellectual Disabilities (AFID) Conference 2017.
View here - Lily Yip. (2017). Planning Successful Transition from School-to-Work for Students with Mild Intellectual Disability in Singapore, APSN Katong School. Asia-Pacific Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, Volume 4, No. 1, June 2017.
View here - Jeyashini, Kanagarajah (2015). The Shape of Work That Satisfies: A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Special Education Teachers who Experience their Careers as a Calling. Asia-Pacific Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, Volume 2, No. 2, December 2015.
View here - Jerome Anto Prakash. (2015). A Preliminary Study To Compare the Sensory Processing Abilities of Adults With Mild Intellectual Disability, APSN Centre For Adults. Asia Pacific Journal of Intellectual Disabilities Journal, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2015.
View here - Lily Yip. (2015). Using video modelling to support communication intents for an adolescent with autism, APSN Delta Senior School. Asia-Pacific Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, Volume 2, No. 1, June 2015.
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