Starlight Special Education Centre
Partnering with ISADD, Starlight SPED has been entrusted to help over 5000 familes in their journey to care for their child with autism and other developmemtal conditions.
We are a team of Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), psychologists, behaviour therapists and special needs educators.
Our 95% referral rate is testimony to the trust parents place in us, cementing our professionalism and effectiveness over the past 26 years.
Unparalleled learner to therapist/teacher ratio of 1:2
Intervention Models/Approaches
Our Evidence-Based Foundation: Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
Our intervention model is anchored in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the gold standard in autism treatment and the only intervention methodology with a substantial body of peer-reviewed, longitudinal evidence proving its efficacy. We utilize a data-driven approach where every behavior is measured, and every intervention is adjusted based on real-time progress. By focusing on the function of behavior, we replace challenges with functional, socially significant skills.
Core Developmental Objectives
While every program is bespoke, our overarching goal is to equip children with a functional skill set that bridges the gap between clinical support and independent community participation. Our ABA-based curriculum targets key developmental domains:
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Focus Area |
Objective |
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Communication |
Developing functional verbal and non-verbal systems to express needs and ideas. |
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Social Integration |
Navigating peer interactions and understanding social nuances in school settings. |
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Adaptive Living |
Increasing independence in daily routines at home and in the broader community. |
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Cognitive Flexibility |
Reducing rigid patterns of behavior to foster resilience in changing environments. |
Course headed by Clinical director
Johnny Fok
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
B.A. Psychology, M.Psychology (ABA)
Course headed by Clinical director
Johnny Fok
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
B.A. Psychology, M.Psychology (ABA)
Bio
He has worked in various settings, including local and international schools, mainstreams and special-needs schools, and with clients ranging from early childhood to tertiary education. He provides assessment, consultation, and therapy services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), and other behavioural concerns. He uses evidence-based behavioural analytic practices and values a warm, fun, and trusting therapeutic relationship with his clients.
He brings more than 19 years of clinical experience in this industry.
Assessment Tools
Rather than a "one-size-fits-all" model, our programs are engineered through a rigorous multi-tool diagnostic process. To find out where your child stands and what he or she needs to thrive, we use these proven assessment methods:
The data from these assessments is synthesised with the family's aspirations and goals. This ensures that the intervention is not only clinically sound but also socially valid and tailored to the child's unique ecosystem.
VB-MAPP
To assess language, communication, and social milestones based on the principles of verbal behavior.
PEAK (Promoting the Emergence of Advanced Knowledge)
To develop complex language, relational framing, and cognition.
The Inventory of Good Learner Repertoires
To ensure the child has the foundational "learning-to-learn" skills (such as cooperation and attention) necessary for sustained success in a classroom setting.
Essential for Living (EFL)
A functional life skills assessment used to identify and teach "must-have" skills (such as safety, self-care, and making requests) essential for daily independence and dignity.
ESDM (Early Start Denver Model)
For intensive, relationship-based early developmental intervention for our youngest learners.
school hours
M-F: 2pm - 6:00pm
Address
20 Kramat Lane #05-05 Singapore 228773
han@starlight.edu.sg
Phone
+65 6589 8582