7 Questions Every Parent Should Ask Before Choosing a Speech Therapist in Singapore
- Total Communication
- Jun 10
- 3 min read
Choosing a speech therapist for your child is a big decision and in a place like Singapore, where there are many qualified professionals, it can get overwhelming fast. How do you know who’s the right fit?
To make things simpler, here are 7 smart questions every parent should ask before saying yes to a therapist and why these questions matter more than you'd think.
What’s their experience with children like mine?
Speech therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether it’s Speech delay, Stuttering, autism, or stuttering, your child needs someone who's specializes in their unique set of challenges.
Look for therapists who’ve worked across a broad range of communication needs and age groups. Bonus points if they’ve spent time in early intervention programmes or preschools, they’ll understand what’s developmentally appropriate and how to make sessions engaging for little ones.
Do they use evidence-based approaches or just what’s trendy?
A good therapist doesn’t chase fads. They stay grounded in proven methods that actually work. Ask them about their training. Are they keeping up with best practices? Can they explain why they’re doing what they’re doing?
If they can blend tried-and-tested frameworks with fun and flexibility, you child is in good hands.
Can they communicate with me, not just my child?
Therapy doesn’t stop at the clinic door. You want a therapist who’ll partner with you, explain goals clearly, and share tips you can use at home.
Someone who gets that you need support too... not jargon, not lectures.
How do they handle bilingualism or multilingual families?
In Singapore, most families speak more than one language at home. A skilled therapist should embrace this, not treat it like a barrier.
Therapists who understand how language develops in multilingual kids (and who maybe even speak more than one language themselves) can offer more modified support.
Are they patient, warm, and genuinely interested in kids?
Sounds obvious, but chemistry matters. You’ll know it when you see it: the therapist who kneels to your child’s level, celebrates every small win, and doesn’t mind repeating the same word for the fiftieth time with the same enthusiasm.
Compassion and connection go a long way in therapy.
Do they involve play in their sessions?
For younger children especially, play isn’t optional, it is the work. Ask how they structure their sessions. Do they use pretend play? Games? Sensory toys?
A therapist who knows how to keep therapy fun (while still targeting serious goals) will keep your child engaged and that’s when the real progress starts.
What do other parents say about them?
Word of mouth matters. If parents are saying things like “my child looks forward to therapy” or “I finally feel heard,” that’s a sign you’re onto someone special.
Ask the clinic for testimonials or take a peek at their reviews online.
What Truly Matters
Good speech therapy isn’t just about ticking clinical boxes. It’s about how a therapist listens. How they adapt. How they manage the tricky moments without losing connection. That’s what often makes the biggest difference not just in the child’s progress, but in how supported the family feels along the way.
At Total Communication, we’ve seen this kind of care in action every day.
Prudence Low, who leads our clinical team, brings nearly 20 years of experience into her sessions. But what stands out isn’t just the years, it’s how she uses them. She’s worked across early intervention programmes, private settings, and with children navigating everything from speech sound delays to autism. She understands how to balance therapy goals with what really matters to families making children feel safe, heard, and motivated.
Her sessions reflect a deep respect for each child’s pace and a steady focus on building language in ways that fit into daily life. Parents often walk away from a session with a clearer idea of what’s possible, and more importantly, how to get there.
There are many skilled professionals out there. But when someone shows up with both expertise and intention, it shows. And families feel that.
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