EarlyPreps Small Group Intervention
(EIPIC-P approved)
Ages 2-7
Developed for children from 2 to 7 years old, with neurodevelopmental needs who are ready to learn in a group class setting and are preparing for eventual mainstream or special education primary school.
Each child has his/her own individualized education plan (IEP) to learn according to own needs, style and pace, while also integrating peer interaction for social learning and understanding of proper classroom behavior. Available for EIPIC-P subsidy for Singaporean/PR children.
How Does It Work?
- Children learn in a kindergarten-type setting in small groups of 4-8 children
- Low staff ratio (1: 4)
- Each child has an individualized education Plan
- Parents have a 7-week training program
What Does It Teach?
- School readiness preparation with a kindergarten curriculum
- Focused on language & communication, cognition & perception, basic reading, writing and numeracy, social / group and play skills, motor skills and self-help independence.
- Prepares children with appropriate classroom behavior for eventual primary school
How Successful Is It?
Clinical data show that:
- 100% of children make progress
- Progress is significant in all domains (language, cognition, social skills, motor skills, classroom behavior)
- 100% of children in this program have graduated to either mainstream or special needs primary school