Therapy Services

If you notice something different about your child, always consult your paediatrician. Trust your instinct as you are the closest to your child. Communication problems for children can be detected at an early age. This may include: not responding to sound or name, not responding to your pointing to pay attention to interesting objects, not showing interest when you play or interact with him/her. Other general guidelines include:

  • First Words by 12-15 months

  • Frequent Two-Word Combinations Heard by 21-24 months

  • Frequent Three-Word Combinations Heard by 36 months

  • Intelligible speech most of the time by age 4 years

  • Grammatically complete sentences most of the time by kindergarten age
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TLC Speech Clinic is an Approved Institution registered with Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) under the Baby Bonus Scheme. You can use your CDA (Child Development Account) NETS card to make payment via CDA. This payment can be from your child or his/her siblings’ CDA account. In the case that a sibling’s account is used, please show the documentary proof (e.g., the birth sibling’s certificate) to verify the sibling’s relationship.

Early Intervention Programme

Experienced early intervention teachers facilitate the classes. The ST and OT come in at scheduled times each day to facilitate sessions and to give recommendations for communciation, feeding, motor and adaptive skills.

Classes have circle time, therapy time, snacks or feeding intervention, art, sensory play, structured work and breaks. There are consistent routines that will help your child feel more secure.

Individual ST and OT sessions are available at an additional fee, and will be done outside regular EIP hours.

Yes. Each IEP will contain goals for your child for one term (three months). IEP’s are updated each term. We discuss goals with each family and use AEPS as a benchmark to assess your child’s progress and plan goals. 

It is a Canadian-based and internationally renown series of programmes that encourages language, learning and literacy in a way that is responsive, natural, practical and socially engaging.

We also offer a 3-day programme. We do recommend a minimum attendance of three days a week for your child to benefit from the curriculum and develop trusting relationships with the teachers and therapists. If your child has other specific requirements, do contact us for scheduling information and how your child can benefit from our EIP.

Full Day Early Intervention Programme

Yes. Each IEP will contain goals for your child for two terms (six months). We use the AEPS-3 as a benchmark to assess your child’s progress and set goals.

We also offer a 3-day programme. We do recommend a minimum attendance of
three days a week for your child to benefit
from the intervention.

Lunch options will be discussed with parents based on the child’s needs. Morning and afternoon snacks are to be provided by the parents.

Yes, pick up can be anytime between 4 pm to 6pm, provided that there is no individual therapy scheduled during that time.

School Readiness Programme

The lessons are conducted in 20 – 30 minutes to get them used to longer lesson time. There are activities designed to help your child in academics, thinking skills, social skills and learning behaviours.

The therapist will communicate with you regularly and a progress evaluation report will be given every ten weeks.

It is not the same. SRP is targeted for children 5 -8 years old, they are expected to be able to learn in a group of 4-6 children and be able to follow instructions. However it can be a transition programme from EIP before they start formal schooling.

Yes. Your child will join a recommended class for an hour to understand and evaluate his/her suitability and needs. The fees is $70. After the assessment, you can will sign up for the 10-week program. 

The programme is not affected by school holidays or follows MOE school terms. The SRP programme has 10 sessions in one cycle. 

One replacement class is allowed for each cycle. The replacement lesson must be scheduled before the cycle of 10 sessions ends.

Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Enrichment Programme

AAC stands for Alternative and Augmentative Communication. It is a great way for someone to express themselves and connect with others, especially if speech is difficult. AAC comes in many forms such as communication boards, speech-generating devices, gestures and sign language. It can be used alongside speech.

AAC does not undermine oral language, and the research is clear about this. AAC supports language in every way, which is great for communication.

Yes! Each IEP will contain goals for your child for one semester (six months). Progress is discussed at Parent-Teacher Meetings at the end of each semester.

Yes! One caregiver is allowed per student, especially if the child has mobility issues.

TelePractice

Telepractice, also known as teletherapy or online therapy, is the delivery of therapy services remotely and from a distance (ie without physical contact).

Videoconferencing technology is used for the therapist to carry out assessments, therapy sessions or consultations. 

Research on telepractice has found few differences between telepractice and in-person therapy sessions and is considered to be as effective a service delivery method when compared to traditional therapy. Studies have shown similar progress made between participants of both therapy methods, and in certain circumstances, participants in the telepractice group had more improvements.  

Telepractice sessions can be carried out no matter where you are in the world, and you can have access to your therapist at TLC Telepractice as long as you are able to connect well to the internet. Telepractice is also beneficial if you live far from easy access to therapy services, or if leaving your home to travel to therapy is inconvenient. 

Telepractice reduces transport time and costs, and allows you to have access to quality therapy in the comfort of your own home. In addition, more intensive therapy can be provided and in your natural environment to help with generalisation. 

Most are suitable for telepractice. However, to be sure, we will always communicate with you prior to your first session to find out your areas of concern and your unique circumstances before making our recommendations. 

A laptop or computer with a webcam and high-speed internet for connecting to your therapist in real-time. A headset is not compulsory, but may be recommended in some circumstances. 

 

Privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance at TLC Telepractice. All client information are kept confidential. Our video conferencing platform also adheres to strict security and privacy guidelines and no recordings of sessions can be done by either party unless this has been mutually agreed upon beforehand for therapy purposes.  

Most materials are prepared by the therapist and are viewed online during the session. Your therapist may send you materials beforehand or use existing toys, books or other resources you have at home.  

 

For younger children, we would require an adult (either a parent or a caregiver) to be present. For the older child who can carry out the tasks independently, this may not be necessary. 

Our therapists are experienced with handling children who are distracted in front of the computer. Most of the time, they are able to engage the child with the facilitation of an adult.  

Most children are motivated by, and are very interested in online interactive videos. With some facilitation by an adult beside the child, various activities can still be carried out.  

On the occasion where the child is unable to sit still, the therapist employs parent coaching techniques to help parents learn speech, language, motor, social-emotional and regulation skills. Parent training is as important during in-person therapy as with telepractice. Empowering parents has been shown in research to be beneficial in the improvement of a child’s communication and regulation skills. It also improves parent-child bonding which enhances the child’s learning.  

No. This is because during telepractice sessions, your child will be engaged in goal-oriented and meaningful activities. Your child will be interacting with either you or the therapist during the telepractice sessions.  

In the unfortunate event that the session is being disrupted due to poor internet connectivity or other technical difficulties, the therapist will try to re-connect with you again. However, if that is not possible, another session will be rescheduled at no additional charge. 

If you live in Singapore or have a Singapore bank account, we accept payment by bank transfer or PayNow. If you live outside of Singapore, payment is to be made via overseas fund transfer or PayPal. Do note that session fees will have to be paid ahead of the therapy sessions being carried out.