Total Communication provides an array of activities and programmes for our children who encounter speech and language difficulties, literacy and numeracy difficulty, behavioural challenges or a co-morbid of presenting issues. We believe that there is not one programme fits all as each child has their own strengths and challenging areas. We aim to give the best approach for each child by combining and adjusting certain strategies that best fit their needs. Holistically, our programmes serve under these 3 touch points. We hope to provide a holistic learning experience for our children where they can learn and thrive the best. 

Speech and Language Therapy

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) specialise in the development, nuances, and impairments of all aspects of communication and language learning.  With training grounded in communication and language development,

SLPs are uniquely positioned to understand and foresee the implications to one’s overall quality of life when the developmental processes involved in these areas don’t go according to plan. Whether it’s working directly, liaising with teachers, parent training, or any combination of these, an individualised program supporting your child’s particular strengths and challenges can achieve gains for them and the way they interact with their world.

In consult with you and other professionals involved in your child’s case, the Speech-Language Pathologist will implement an assessment and treatment plan to maximise potential and reach goals.  Our Speech-Language Pathologists are well sought after for services provided both at schools and individual families.

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Difficulties in children involving SLPs include:

• Speech and articulation disorders (unclear sounds)

• Central auditory processing disorder (when the brain can’t hear)

• Language disorders (delayed language development or language impairment also known as Developmental Language Disorder DLD)

• Communication disorders (autism spectrum disorder)

• Fluency Disorder (stuttering and stammering)

If your kid is experiencing any of the difficulties listed above, connect with us so that we can guide you further.

Educational  Therapy

Educational Therapy plays a unique role in a child's learning. With background knowledge on development and learning, our Educational Therapists take into account a child's attention, emotional regulation, motivation and other aspects that might underpin their learning delay, which may be unrelated to the school’s curriculum itself. By identifying these different factors, and targeting them alongside their literacy/numeracy goals, we create a holistic environment for learning. Educational therapists also work with a variety of resources such as the Social Thinking curriculum, Conscious Discipline and Feuerstein Mediated Learning (for planning and organisation). 

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Our Educational Therapists are trained in literacy and numeracy. We use Lindamood Bell's Seeing Stars Program for literacy, and On Cloud Nine for visualisation in numeracy. Rather than generalised lessons that follow a curriculum, an educational therapist crafts an individualised lesson plan that is set according to each child’s needs. Educational Therapists focus on working from the child’s level of abilities and work with other therapeutic disciplines for a perfect solution. 

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Educational Therapists also work alongside parents, teachers, learning support teachers, Educational Psychologists and Speech/Occupation therapists to gather input from different disciplines to communicate and carry over strategies that is beneficial to the learning of the child.

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Difficulties faced by children involving Educational Therapy include:

• Math struggles (Dyscalculia)

• Literacy difficulties (Dyslexia)

• Attention difficulties (ADHD, or Executive Function Deficiency)

Occupational  Therapy

Occupational Therapists look deeply into the underlying process involved with physical, sensory and cognitive functions that allow one to actively participate in their life. With insight into how these systems typically develop, an Occupational Therapist can understand difficulties that come up when developmental problems occur, and the impact these have on one’s quality of life. With an emphasis on looking beyond the observable behaviour to see the impact of underlying processing, Occupational Therapy can make long-term meaningful changes to maximise your child’s engagement with the world around them. The Occupational Therapist works with you and your child, and other professionals involved, to assess and implement therapy aimed at helping your child develop the processing skills they need to actively function in their lives.

Difficulties faced by children involving Occupational Therapy include:

• Motor Apraxia (Motor planning disorders)

• Sensory Integration disorder

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Handwriting difficulties

• Zones Programme for Self-regulation and attention