GENERAL FACTS FOR PARENTS and CAREGIVERS

BRIDGE LEARNING	OTHERS
Enrolment and Learning Materials Fee One-time Enrolment and Learning Materials fees (as long as the learner is enrolled in the same programme)	Enrolment and Learning Materials Fee Enrolment and Learning Materials fees to be paid annually
Diagnostic Assessment Uniquely developed by Bridge Learning for Asian education context Local context where academic standards are generally higher Use a range of criterion-referenced and formal assessments Adaptable and expandable to suit local children’s needs and abilities Expert in analysing and observation that contributes to reliable conclusion Assess a spectrum of underlying learning skills that affect learning and development Understand your child better by learning the underlying reasons for them not coping well Believe IQ and learning abilities can be improved when the spectrum of learning skills are identified and targeted Most affordable in Singapore at an average fee of S$300. Pay according to only the hours used.	Diagnostic / Psychological Assessment No assessment of such scope and content available in Singapore Generally use standardised assessments based on western world figures and education standards Use mainly standard scorings from tabulated tables Some claim doing free Diagnostic Assessment (DA) but is just a reading test/isolated part that is insufficient to tell the whole picture on the child’s learning Tell you whether your child can or cannot read to age Psychological Assessment’s (PA) key is IQ test and IQ is deemed as the main framework for learning ability DA closest to its nature of assessment to Bridge Learning (but still less comprehensive): Est. S$500 PA: Est. S$1500-S$3000 in private practice; Est. S$550-S$850 in VWO/charity sector
One-Stop Centre FIRST one-stop centre for assessment, facilities and intervention services for a wide spectrum of learning difficulties (lds) and Learning Disabilities (LDs) LARGEST and most comprehensive one-stop centre in Singapore based on the range of intervention programmes, size of full-time intervention staff team and range of LDs served PARTNER of Thomson Pediatric Centre who procure our intervention to complement their medical, therapy and psychological services	One-Stop Typically offers only assessment but no intervention services or existing service is for a category/type of LD Usually a one-man show operation or freelancers Facilities, resources and programmes for intervention are not as comprehensive May not get the same specialist/teacher consistently as there is high turnover in the field
Assessment and Intervention Approach Breakthrough Non-Categorical/ Interdisciplinary/Child-Centric assessment and intervention services Focus on child’s characteristics, strengths, weaknesses and abilities Reliable and valid assessment likening to a complete health checkup to ensure/eliminate any possibilities of learning difficulties Holistically view child’s needs cross-categorically For children who cannot be formally diagnosed under a category/label or are not severe enough to be classified as having Learning Disability but has mild learning difficulties Practical and effective Up to date teaching methodology available in many developed countries	Assessment and Intervention Approach Conventional Categorical/Label-focused/Testing-Centric assessment and intervention Label-centric focusing on characteristics/criteria of specific LDs such as ASD, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, APD,SI Assessment zooms into specified LD. Good for formal diagnosis for suspected/identified LD Miss out on needs, difficulties and characteristics that are outside of category/label Insufficient evidence, mildness of LD(s) or co-morbidities makes formal diagnosis impossible. Hence, intervention is absent when it is an entry requirement. Not as effective though it has its usage and purposes Traditional approach getting outdated
Bridge IEI ™ One-on-one tailor-made programme Customised for your child’s specific needs Learning, behavioral, social-communication and emotional development can be included For multiple Learning Disabilities/hybrid cases e.g.: Asperger, ADD/ADHD, APD, Dyslexia, SI etc. related Comes with integrated neurotherapy exercises and can be used to supplement OT High value designed programme with your child in mind Eclectic approach using a myriad of strategies, and multi-sensorial activities from integrated mainstream pedagogies and specialised education Highly effective from 2.5 to 12 years (age as guideline) From S$80 onwards	One-on-one/Solo/IEP program Usually are prepared in pre-formatted forms/ standardised development to follow according to the child’s age/level. Useful in its own ways also. Limited area(s) of needs met as it is not tailor-made Therapy is a separate programme on its own and comes with additional fees Usually adopt one method of teaching/set of activities Progress is usually limited for younger children or to a certain stage Usually only available for up to 6 years old Private Sector: Est. S$100-250 per hour VWO/Charity Sector: Est. S$90-S$95 per hour Normal Tuition By Teacher-Tutor: Est. S$50-S$100 per hour (not specialised intervention)
Dyslexia / Reading Intervention Bridge Reading ™ is the equivalent group programme Bridge Literacy ™ is the advanced programme for language development covering the major exam components Focus on significant components relevant to such intervention such as comprehension, grammar, etc. S$400-S$420 per term (before subsidies)	Dyslexia/ Reading Intervention Mainly focus on phonological development, visual and auditory drills for phonemes and words only VWO/Charity Sector: Est. S$488-S$535 per term (after government subsidies)
Daily Group Programme Bridge School Readiness Programme ™ (BSRP) comprises of 6 Bridge intensive intervention programmes Engage children with lots of hands-on activities throughout the 3 hours! S$62.50 per lesson (before subsidies)	Daily Group Programme May not deliver the sort of therapy and intervention said Some leave the kids to be on their own or to do what they want in isolation, without real intervention work *This part is based on feedback given by caregivers
Auditory Processing Bridge AuditoryPro ™ is the intervention for attention, auditory processing and phonological development Structured development with delivery method and frequency tested for steady progress and prevent regression Secret recipe integrated to concretise brain development and auditory processing for lasting improvement S$460 per term (before subsidies)	Auditory Processing Dependent on multimedia alone for auditory processing development Claims of improvement within a short time High regression rate once programme stops
Art Classes / Therapy Bridge Art’EQ ™ successfully integrates art processes with EQ development for purposeful development in children Focus on fine motor skills, visual-motor coordination, social-emotional and behavioural development Facilitated with structured skill-based 4-year curriculum S$350 per term (before subsidies)	Art Classes/ Therapy Focus on art techniques development Artistic products with aesthetic appeal usually as main outcome/goal May not have structured curriculum with purposeful development
Occupational Therapy (OT) / Gym Bridge NeuroGym ™ is the ingenious integration of brain development, sensory-motor integration activities and motor-skills circuits Maximise the essence of specialised education, therapy and mainstream development Benefit and enhance learning abilities for all children, especially for children with lds/LDs S$30 per session (before subsidies) *Please note that an occupational therapist/physiotherapist is still required if the child’s needs are more severe	Occupational Therapy (OT)/Gym Usually seems like exclusive activities for special needs children but there are overlapping activities between OT and gym for all kinds of children OT usually may ask parents/caregivers to do the OT activities with children at home. Many of the activities can be done by other caregivers. More expensive, long queue and may not offer ideal frequency for better progress, e.g.: only once a fortnight/month, only few sessions given Est. $85 per session