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Biography
Cognitive and educational researcher, with special interests in maths congition, as well as identifying and supporting individuals with learning difficulties in numeracy and litearcy, and attention deficit and hyperactive disorder. Currently is a PhD candiate in the School of Education at Macquarie University, supervised by Prof. Rebecca Bull and Dr Emma Burns, investigating how to identify and support early primary school students with mathematical learning difficulties.
A teacher-trained educational and developmental psychologist and AHPRA Board approved supervisor, with extensive experience in supporting educators in multi-level settings: frontline clinical work, and systematic work at a state-wide level. Worked as a subject matter expert in the Central office of the Victorian Department of Education, with specialisations in ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia; experienced in informing policy development, state-level strategic planning and projects, as well as providing consultation and developing resources for front-line educators on a state-wide level.
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma, Macquarie University
Education, Postgraduate Diploma, The University of Hong Kong
Educational Psychology, Master, The University of Melbourne
Science (Psychology), Bachelor, University of New South Wales
External positions
Educational Committee, Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (AAPDA)
Jan 2024 → …
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Behavioural signs of difficulties learning math in primary schoolers – Survey
Bull, R., Burns, E. & Cheng, S.
11/11/24 → …
Project: Research
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The highs and lows of mathematical ability: shared and distinct longitudinal predictors of mathematical ability grouping
Cheng, S., Bull, R., Burns, E. C. & Muñez, D., Dec 2024, In: Learning and Individual Differences. 116, p. 1-13 13 p., 102570.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The impact of a blended learning course in ADHD on teacher knowledge and self-efficacy, and improved teaching practices: some preliminary findings
Porter, M., Briscoe, L., Blackwell, H., Sach, L., Tsoumbris, S., Hoang, A. & Cheng, S., 2024, In: Journal of Psychological and Educational Research. 6, 1, p. 1-41 41 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Why school-age students with ADHD struggle with writing and how to help
Cheng, S., 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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A rapid systematic review of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and high order writing: current findings and implications for intervention
Cheng, S., 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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A rapid systematic review of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and high order writing: current findings and implications for intervention
Cheng, S., Coghill, D. & Zendarski, N., Apr 2022, In: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 123, p. 1-15 15 p., 104180.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
10 Citations (Scopus)