Kalsheny Valerie
Senior Early Intervention Teacher
Valerie has been dedicated to the early intervention sector since 2012. She has extensive experience working in EIPIC classroom settings and supporting inclusive and integration efforts in mainstream preschools through the Development Support Plus (DS-Plus) and Development Support & Learning Support (DS-LS) programs. Additionally, she has provided academic and behavioural intervention for children in both SPED and mainstream schools through various tuition agencies.
Valerie is adept at tailoring interventions to meet the diverse needs of children. Her Diploma in Child Psychology equips her with in-depth knowledge of child development and key developmental milestones. She is a firm advocate of positive behaviour management strategies and child-led learning, believing that fostering a sense of belonging and emotional security enables children to reach their full potential.
Clinical Specialisation
Valerie has worked with various children with special needs in both early intervention setting and mainstream preschool setting between 2 to 7 years of age, with the following conditions:
Intellectual Disability (ID)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Developmental Delays
Down’s Syndrome (DS)
Williams Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome
Training & Qualifications
Diploma in Child Psychology and Early Education
Advance Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs)
Specialist Diploma in Development Support Learning Support
AEPS 1 /2 Trained
Routines Based Model Trained
Social Thinking for preschoolers
Positive Behaviour Strategies (by Dr Kenneth Poon)