<![CDATA[All About Speech Therapy]]>I am looking for ways to improve my son’s pronunciation.

He can’t speak clearly, for example he will say ‘a’ for ask, ‘mas’ for ‘must’. When he is speaking mandarin, he will pronounce ‘gui’ as ‘dui’ etc.

He only started to speak at the age of 3 and all along his pronunciation had been way off. His teacher did mention that they have difficulties understanding him when he first joined the kindergarten but they got used to his way of speaking after some time.

We tot that the problem will resolve by itself as he grows older but he is going to P1 next year and there is no sign of improvement.

any advice?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/35256/all-about-speech-therapyRSS for NodeSat, 18 Apr 2026 15:57:33 GMTSun, 16 Aug 2009 14:50:52 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:02:44 GMT]]>Hi parents,


I just bought my 31 mths boy to a speech therapy session. So based on 1st appt of assessment, therapist was telling me that he is somewhere 1yr delay in term of speech. He can only said one word syablus and can’t speak many words. But he clearly understands instructions very well. Basically he can’t communicate yet. So therapist suggested once a week session. But pte therapist cost over $200 per session/hr. I am thinking of going thru polyclinic to get referral to enjoy subsidised fee at gov hospitals. May I know how much is gov sub fee and the waiting time? Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2026572https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2026572Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:02:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:50:52 GMT]]>The therapy involves interacting through talking and playing, and using books, pictures other objects as part of language intervention to help stimulate language development. Also, teach the child how to make certain sounds like animal sounds.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2021862https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2021862Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:50:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:19:48 GMT]]>

williamlucas\" post_id=\"2018905\" time=\"1617052132\" user_id=\"192159:

Hello You can Follow the given steps to improve Your son's pronunciation

Be an avid listener.
Use good grammar and appropriate language.
Correct mispronunciations and grammatical errors consistently but discreetly.
Build her vocabulary.
Ask open-ended questions.
Encourage her to \"read\" aloud.
Give your child many chances to talk to adults and older children.
Play games that encourage speaking.
Indeed, this is actually recommendable. Though, it requires patience and perseverance on the part of the parent, but it will be worth it.

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sardonyx\" post_id=\"2002088\" time=\"1604974769\" user_id=\"129515:

Has anyone done simultaneous therapies for subsidized and private speech therapy? Is it advisable? We are looking into this to minimize our cost and we are wondering if it is beneficial to our child.
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Hi sardonyx, I am assuming you mean having subsidised speech therapy while using private speech therapy to supplement it during the waiting periods in between?

If you've managed to secure blocks of subsidised therapy, then this can be a workable solution. You can choose to supplement the periods between these blocks with private therapy. Concurrent speech therapy will in most cases be overkill. There should also ideally be a continuation of therapy goals from the subsidised provider to the private therapist and vice versa. Most speech therapists should be aware of the ethical responsibility to ensure this, though as with most things you do need to do your own QC on the speech therapists. This might be easier to do with a private therapist as you get to choose.

For a child that needs therapy, in most cases some therapy is still better than no therapy at all. If cost is a concern, and you're still waiting for slots with subsidised providers, you can consider private therapy and let the therapist know your concerns. The private speech therapist should be able to alter the focus of therapy to training and equipping you with the methods you can use at home for continuation of therapy at home. In this way, sessions can be more infrequent while the parents continue working on the target areas in between. This is a solution that will of course require more involvement on parents' part. For more detail, these issues are best discussed with your private speech therapist, but a solution can definitely be worked out.

Hope this helps!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2009963https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2009963Mon, 28 Dec 2020 07:36:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Tue, 10 Nov 2020 02:19:29 GMT]]>Has anyone done simultaneous therapies for subsidized and private speech therapy? Is it advisable? We are looking into this to minimize our cost and we are wondering if it is beneficial to our child.

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mignonne\" post_id=\"1649363\" time=\"1456820558\" user_id=\"138954:

lag:

My 33 mth old toddler stammers when he speaks.. On and off stammering... Should I be concern? I understand toddlers do stammer when they are learning to string up sentences.

Hi lag,

It is better to take a more proactive approach than be passive. Some issues may not resolve on their own.
You can bring your kid to either KKH kids or NUH kids depending on which is nearer to your home. Just book an appointment with a childhood development specialist. I didn't go through referral by Polyclinic as I felt that my son couldn't afford to wait so I went straight to NUH kids.

Hi Mignonne,

Could you share if it helps after brining your kid to NUH kids for speech therapy?

I have a little girl having stuttering issue and is planning to bring her to NUH kids also. But wondering shall I approach NUH or other speech theory clinic directly.

Thank you!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1992360https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1992360Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:14:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Wed, 19 Aug 2020 14:31:39 GMT]]>To all Parents, I’m currently have a $1,600 credit at Speech Academy. Due to unforeseen situation, we are not able to continue with the remaining of the course. And the center does not allow me a course refund in cash due to the centre policy. However, I am able to transfer my remaining credit to any parent who have kid with the center attending the public speaking course. Parent who are thinking of registering your kid for public speaking course at Speech Academy Asia, do feel free to contact me at 97432113. I can do the transfer of the remaining credit at the main center to your kid in exchange for the course refund in cash from any interested parent.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1991949https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1991949Wed, 19 Aug 2020 14:31:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:51:13 GMT]]>I see, that’s very encouraging. Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1967499https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1967499Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:51:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:10:18 GMT]]>Sounds like he’s fine and on track then. Just keep inputting & talking in full sentences to him. He’s listening carefully to you & absorbing at this stage.


Mine didn’t say his first word till 17 months. Turns out he was simply observing & absorbing everything around him, thinking cautiously about how to execute. That’s his personality.

Fast forward to kindergarten & now primary school, I have the opposite problem now: he just cannot stop talking! It’s like all the stored-up words & reticence have been unleashed now. God has His own timing for each child. If there are no other warning signs, just enjoy your bonding with your child & don’t worry too much.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1967495https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1967495Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:10:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:51:23 GMT]]>I think his hearing is pretty awesome though

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Kjolene\" post_id=\"1967243\" time=\"1584329937\" user_id=\"183918:

Hi, when should I be concerned and start getting a speech therapist's help when my toddler hasn't started to speak much? He's 14 months at the moment and can only say a handful of words not too accurately.
That sounds perfectly normal. Most kids don't start saying a few words only after their first birthday. If he hasn't acquired more words by 18 mths, you could consult a doctor (usually for a hearing test), but some perfectly normal kids don't really talk much till 2yo. And pronunciation of some sounds doesn't become accurate till around 6-7yo.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1967299https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1967299Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:31:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:37:30 GMT]]>If a 5 year old kid still cannot talk, except know how to point to this object or point to another object, can recommend where to send to, for Speech therapy ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1967250https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1967250Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:37:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:22:25 GMT]]>Most pediatricians will tell you the guideline is 18 months.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1967247https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1967247Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:22:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Mon, 16 Mar 2020 03:38:57 GMT]]>Hi, when should I be concerned and start getting a speech therapist’s help when my toddler hasn’t started to speak much? He’s 14 months at the moment and can only say a handful of words not too accurately.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1967243https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1967243Mon, 16 Mar 2020 03:38:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:46:46 GMT]]>Hi


How to work on expressive language disorder ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1963826https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1963826Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:46:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Mon, 03 Feb 2020 04:30:25 GMT]]>Treatment programs include development of home programs with parental involvement

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961678https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961678Mon, 03 Feb 2020 04:30:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Mon, 03 Feb 2020 04:29:59 GMT]]>At the initial consultation, a Speech-Language Therapist will review the child’s medical and social history and obtain any relevant information before conducting an evaluation of the child’s communication, feeding or swallowing skills

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961677https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961677Mon, 03 Feb 2020 04:29:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Mon, 03 Feb 2020 04:29:17 GMT]]>Speech Language Therapy involves the management and treatment of various conditions affecting a person’s ability to speak, communicate, eat and drink.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961676https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961676Mon, 03 Feb 2020 04:29:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Thu, 16 Jan 2020 02:51:07 GMT]]>be yourself and try to be confident, imagine surroundings are your comfort zone

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1959320https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1959320Thu, 16 Jan 2020 02:51:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Wed, 15 May 2019 16:33:36 GMT]]>I have not posted anything for years but thought I should share my good experience at Headstart for life.


My son did fortnightly speech therapy sessions with Teacher Jona and he improved so much that she discharged him after 6 mths. As my son has other language based learning disabilities, he took another EP assessment recently (the previous one from DAS was three years ago), the EP is very impressed with his vast improvement on expressive and receptive skills.

I am still working on my son’s spelling and decoding skills… and also comprehension and other written skills… to address his dyslexia. Happy to hear any recommendations

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1910523https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1910523Wed, 15 May 2019 16:33:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:40:26 GMT]]>ACCEL offers 3 programs; 1. Educational Services 2. Adult Services 3. BISTA Clinic.

Educational services constitute Exceptional educational, behavioral, therapeutic, and vocational programs for special need child age 5-22.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1900363https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1900363Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:40:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 03:41:00 GMT]]>Hi, I'm a private educational therapist. I'm providing home based intervention for children who has speech and language delay and others diagnosis. Kindly go to https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/service-provider/private-early-intervention-service-for-children-with-special-needs/ to find out more! I'm ready to support you and your child.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1881547https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1881547Wed, 31 Oct 2018 03:41:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Tue, 16 Oct 2018 02:05:28 GMT]]>Hi, has anyone tried Leap Frog ST recently?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1878966https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1878966Tue, 16 Oct 2018 02:05:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Speech Therapy on Sat, 01 Sep 2018 11:29:04 GMT]]>Hi, can anyone recommend me a speech therapist in the West area?

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