Arnold Chua completed his undergraduate studies in Psychology in Australia and obtained a master’s degree in special education at the National Institute of Education (NIE) of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. Recognised for his outstanding research, he received a dean’s award from NIE for his work on “Establishing a psycho-educational profile of a boy with developmental dyslexia: A single-subject case study,” which was published in a journal in 2013. Arnold holds a board-certification in special education with the American Academy of Special Educational Professionals. Currently, he is on track to become a registered educational therapist with the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT) based in the USA.
With over 16 years of experience in special education, Arnold brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to his work. His expertise lies in early intervention, where he has taught young learners facing various learning challenges, including autism, global developmental delay, and speech and language delay. Recognising the importance of supporting older students in both mainstream and special education settings, Arnold is committed to bridging the gap between different age groups. Moreover, he actively advocates for the inclusion of individuals with special needs in education and employment through his contributions on social media.
Arnold’s academic contributions extend beyond his own research publications; he has also served as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Early Childhood Literacy. Currently, he works as an educational therapist, applying his expertise to support students in their learning journeys.
Chua, A.C.K., & Chia, N.K.H. (2023, Summer). A brief review of educational therapy & its current role: Part 2. Unlimited Human! 4-5.
Chua, A.C.K., & Chia, N.K.H. (2023, Spring). A brief review of educational therapy & its current role: Part 1. Unlimited Human! 4-5.
Chua, A.C.K. (2023). Using Polyvagal Theory to understand autistic meltdown. Asian Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, 6(4), 10-17.
Chia, N.K.H., & Chua, A.C.K. (2014, Spring). A brief examination of an autistic mind: From mindsight to mind blindness, from mindfulness to mindlessness. Unlimited Human! 4-7.
Xie, G. H., Chua, A.C.K., & Singh, H., s/o H.S. (2023). Variable Attention Stimulus Trait (VAST) spectrum traits: A brief discussion on attentional control & emotional regulation in Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Asian Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, 6(2), 9-16.
Singh, H., s/o H.S., Xie, G. H., Chua, A.C.K. (2022). A prelude to understanding cognitive disabilities in school-age children. Journal of Early Years Research, 2(2), 6-15.
Chia, N.K.H., & Chua A.C. K. (2022). Diagnostic profiling of cognitive strengths and weaknesses in autism spectrum disorder: What the Cattell-Horn-Carroll theory tells us. Journal of Early Years Research, 2(2), 16-22.
Chua, A.C.K., & Singh, H., s/o H.S. (2022). Psychoeducational diagnostic assessment, evaluation & profiling on children for educational therapists: A proposed procedure. Journal of Early Years Research, 2(1), 24-31.
Chan, M.L., & Chua, A.C.K. (2018). A Proposed MaPS Framework of Cognitive Processing Skills. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 5(5), 172-177.
Chua, A.C.K. (2017). Promoting active engagement for children with special needs: A TPE model. European Journal of Special Education Research, 2(6), 83-94.
Chua, A.C.K. (2017). Lesson study as a framework for delivering Assistive Technology content for teachers of students with disabilities. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 4(6), 483-488.
Chua, A.C.K. (2017). Early intervention: Its importance and benefits. European Journal of Special Education Research, 2(5), 1-10.
Chia, N.K.H., & Chua A.C. K. (2017). Branching out from autistic savantism: Identifying and defining autistic crypto-savantism in individuals with non-verbal/verbal low-functioning autism. European Journal of Special Education Research, 2(4), 16-34.
Chua, A.C.K. (2016). Towards a better understanding of students with dysorthographia. The Reading Specialist, 8(2), 21-32.
Chua A.C. K. (2016). Finding meaning in life for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: A salutogenic approach. European Journal of Special Education Research, 1(2), 1-12.
Chua A.C. K. (2016). A proposed S.M.A.R.T. framework for designing Individualised Education Plan (IEP) for young children with disabilities. American Journal of Special Education Professionals, 1, 1-4.
Chua A.C. K. (2015). A triple-E framework on parental involvement of children with autism spectrum disorder in early intervention. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2(9), 579-586.
Chua A.C. K. (2016). Using chaos theory as a framework to understand the autistic mind. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2(10), 313-316.
Ting Xiang, N.T., Wah Lee, L., Min Low, H., Chia, N.K.H., & Chua, A.C.K. (2014). Prevalence, diagnosis, treatment and research on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in Singapore and Malaysia. International Journal of Special Education, 29(3), 1-10.
Chua A.C.K. (2014). Psycho-educational diagnostic evaluation and profiling of learning disabilities. Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 19(7), 63-72.
Chua A.C. K. (2013). Establishing a psycho-educational profile of a boy with nonverbal learning disorder: a single-subject case study. Academic Research International, 4(6), 177-197.
Chua A.C. K. (2013). Establishing a psycho-educational profile and assessment of a boy suspected with hyperlexia: a single-subject case study. Journal of Reading and Literacy, 5, 6-22.
Chua, A.C.K. (2013). Establishing a psycho-educational profile of a boy with developmental dyslexia: A single-subject case study. Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2(4), 157-172.
Chua A.C. K. (2013). Specific Language Impairment: What is it? How does it affect children? Journal of Reading and Literacy, 52, 899-914.
Chua A.C. K. (2011). A brief review of dyslexia and early intervention in Singapore. The Reading Specialist, 3(1), 1-15.
Chua A.C. K. (2011). A brief introduction to non-specific reading disability. The Reading Specialist, 3(2), 15-19.
Chua, A.C.K. (2016). Dyslexia: Perspectives, challenges, and treatment options: Chapter 3: Understanding dyslexia from an educological perspective (pp. 43-70). NOVA Science Publishers, Inc.
Wong, C. L., & Chua, A.C.K. (2016). Poetry for children with special learning needs: Teaching poetry appreciation language development to students with learning disabilities. PEARSON Education.
Chia, N.K.H., Kee, N.K.N., & Chua, A.C.K. (2014). Ecology, behavior and conservation strategies: Chapter 9: Dolphin-assisted therapy re-examined: Is it fair to the dolphins? (pp. 201-224). NOVA Science Publishers, Inc.
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