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What is Speech and Language Therapy? (Speech Pathology)
Speech and Language Therapy in Singapore is a relatively new field of allied health that supports individuals, especially growing children, with a diverse range of communication challenges. From speech and language disorders to fluency and voice issues (stuttering/stammering), speech-language pathologists (SLPs) offer specialized interventions tailored to the unique needs of each client.
Understanding Communication Difficulties:
SPEECH
Speech is the production of the sounds that make up spoken language and is produced using the lips, jaw, tongue, throat, and larynx (voice box).
LANGUAGE
Language is understanding and expression through the organized system of symbols and words to communicate meaning.
SPEECH & LANGUAGE
While some may have either speech difficulties or language difficulties, it is possible (and more likely) to have problems with both.
What difficulties your child might be facing that would require a Speech-Language Pathologists?
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Speech and articulation disorders (unclear sounds)
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Fluency Disorder (stuttering and stammering)
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Communication disorders (autism spectrum disorder)
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Central auditory processing disorder (when the brain can’t hear)
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Language disorders (delayed language development or language impairment also known as Developmental Language Disorder DLD)
Speech and Language Therapy focuses on communication and addresses the following areas:
Speech and Language Therapy focuses on communication and addresses the following areas:
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Articulation difficulties (speech sounds): difficulties producing certain sounds, substituting some sounds for others.
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Language difficulties (both understanding spoken and written language, and expressing yourself with language). Difficulties here can have a detrimental effect on our understanding of the world around us, and our ability to participate.
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Social skills (pragmatics). Difficulties with language and our ability to understand the world around us often have a flow-on effect on our capability to engage socially. This can also lead to low self-esteem and feelings of exclusion.
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Behaviour issues (often tied to difficulties with communication in general). Our work here often addresses fundamental issues around emotional regulation (closely tied with Occupation Therapy).
Total Communication’s Expertise:
Speech and Language Therapy in Singapore
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Certified Therapists
Our speech and language therapists are certified by the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), ensuring quality care delivery. The AHPC oversees the practice of speech and language therapy in Singapore, ensuring registered pathologists possess the requisite experience and theoretical knowledge in evidence-based techniques, programmes, assessments, and treatment tools to support clients.
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Tailored Therapy
Customized therapy sessions designed to address specific client needs and optimize treatment outcomes. Our speech therapists are trained to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each child.
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Tailored Assessment and Action Plans
In consultation with you and other professionals involved in your child’s case, our Speech-Language Pathologist will implement a Speech and Language Assessment, and based on the assessment, prepare an Individualised Educational Plan (IEP) to maximize potential and reach goals. Our Speech-Language Pathologists are well sought after for services provided both at schools and by individual families.
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Collaborative Approach
Working closely with educators, families, and other allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, psychologists, ENT doctors, and more to provide comprehensive support.
Who are Speech and Language Pathologists (SLPs)?
Speech and language pathologists (SLP) are also referred to as speech and language therapists (SLT) or speech pathologists/therapists for short. They work with people with communication and language disorders of all ages from newborn infants, toddlers, school-aged children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, and they also play an important role in end-of-life care (palliative care).
What do Speech and Language Pathologists do?
1. Comprehensive Therapy Approach:
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Augmented Alternative Communication (AAC): Speech and language pathologists also use and train people in the use of augmented alternative communication (AAC) devices. These are tools that help non-verbal people to communicate, such as a communication board or book.
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Social Skills Development: Addressing social communication deficits through structured interventions and group activities to help children recognize and practice socially appropriate behaviours.
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Fluency (stuttering/stammering) and Voice Disorders: Offering strategies to manage stuttering/stammering and voice-related issues effectively.
2. Hospital-based Interventions:
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Swallowing Difficulties: Diagnosing and treating swallowing disorders common in conditions like stroke and traumatic brain injury.
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Aphasia Management: Assisting individuals with language impairments, often post-stroke, in regaining communication abilities.
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At Total Communication, we offer premier speech and language therapy services helping children and adolescents to overcome communication barriers and thrive. Whether your child/student requires assistance with speech articulation, language development, or social skills, our dedicated team is here to help.
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