OWIS Frequently Asked Questions

While we answered some general questions about OWIS during the virtual school tour, you may have some important questions on your mind specific to your child.

This one-on-one consultation is the perfect opportunity to get some concrete answers from our Admissions Team and to chat with us about any concerns you may have, however big or small.

Our goal is to help you make a confident decision about your child’s schooling. Because we firmly believe that nothing is more important than knowing your child is in capable and caring hands.

We believe every child should receive every advantage that enables them to realise their fullest potential. It is important to harness the strength of each child and provide the necessary scaffolding to enable them to have a meaningful learning journey. We provide learning support through our Additional Needs team for children who have specific learning requirements to supplement their learning and development. We are also cognisant that it would be a disservice to place any child in a learning environment that is unable to meet their needs.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is characterised by a combination of impulsiveness, inattention and hyperactivity. Very often, this disorder continues into adulthood. Irrespective of cognitive and intellectual abilities, most children with ADHD are easily distracted and persistently exhibit disruptive behaviours across several environments such as school, home, supermarkets, etc. Often, despite high cognitive abilities, children with ADHD are unable to apply themselves to tasks that require sustained and continuous attention.

There are several known ways recommended to manage ADHD. These include medication, behaviour management and behaviour modification support, parental training and sensory integration. A collaborative and holistic plan for intervention is necessary to enable children with ADHD as well as their peers to have an optimum learning experience.

We encourage you to schedule an appointment with our friendly staff so that we may assess on a case-by-case basis the needs of your child and determine if and how we can meet our mutual goals for the optimum and holistic well-being of your child.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an umbrella term used to describe a broad range of developmental challenges mostly characterised by difficulty in communication, limited social skills and sensory sensitivities.

A diagnosis of Autism may be made as early as 18 months of age. Any person with such diagnosis may have varying degrees of autistic as well as intellectual abilities, thus making it imperative to provide different levels and kinds of support to enable them to have the optimum learning experience. Commonly known therapeutic support may be in the form of Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Applied Behaviour Analysis and Remedial teaching.

We are mindful of the strategies and specific resources needed to support children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. At this point of time, we do not have a programme in place to support children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Frequently asked questions

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