From formative experiences in her youth to lessons learned in her early career, educational psychologist Scarlet Leong opens up about the moments that have shaped her remarkable career. Along the way, she shares illuminating stories of some of the children she has helped, and she explains how standardised assessments help her to achieve “Oh, now I see!” moments for families.
Scarlet combines her clinical expertise with deep empathy as Senior Specialist Psychologist at the Dyslexia Association of Singapore. She describes how her investigative work puts together different pieces of the puzzle—such as behavioural observations, assessment scores and, crucially, noticing the WAY children complete assessments—to reveal how each child learnsbest.
Scarlet likens standardised assessments to “a GPS for learning”. They help to map the learningterrain for children, which then allows parents and educators to plot the best path to support their learning needs. When everyone has a better understanding of a child, then they canensure the child receives the right support.
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Timestamps:- 00:02:20 Scarlet’s fond childhood memory of a safe and welcoming classroom
- 00:03:30 What led Scarlet to pursue psychology as a career
- 00:05:20 Dyslexia definition and myth busting
- 00:08:20 How the Dyslexia Association of Singapore supports people
- 00:11:20 How standardised assessments contribute to “Oh, now I see!” moments for children, parents and educators
- 00:16:30 A case study of how Scarlet’s investigative skills helped a child and her mother
- 00:22:30 The benefits of standardised assessments being available in digital formats
- 00:23:22 The importance of giving children safe spaces, like the one Scarlet experienced in her school days
- 00:24:30 What Scarlet hopes to achieve with the Dyslexia Association of Singapore
DisclaimerClient details and narratives presented in this podcast have been altered or omitted to protect confidentiality and privacy. Any similarities to actual individuals, events, or circumstances are entirely coincidental. Each client interaction is unique, and the outcomes or breakthroughs described are specific to the individuals involved. These examples are provided for illustrative purposes only and should not be interpreted as guarantees or promises of similar results for others.
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