Learning starts as early as when we’re born, and it continues for the rest of our lives. Learning doesn’t only happen when one enters school the same thing as it doesn’t end when we finish our education. As cliché as it may sound, it’s true that learning is forever. There are two kinds of people in terms of learning. First, th
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a broad range of development disorders characterized by difficulties in socialization and communication and restricted/ repetitive pattern of behavior and interest. With early intervention, children with autism can practice social interaction, communication,
Is your child is around 18-30 months but not talking or has limited speech output? Are you told to “ wait and see” as all the children develop at their own pace by professionals or relatives? We can understand this can be very confusing situation for parents who seek advice for their late-talking child. Every child is unique. Howev
As a parent, you might be wondering what can your child gain from attending speech and language therapy sessions; what makes this different from school lessons or other academic activities. In this article, we will be listing down a few benefits that your child may acquire from attending speech therapy sessions. Keep in mind that speech and languag
Speech and Language delays in children are the first sign of developmental problems. Early Intervention is crucial in this stage to address and prevent issues that may hinder the child’s development. Speech and language delays are more difficult to cure over time - earlier treatment is always better. Here are some of the benefits of
Early intervention is a term used to describe the services and supports that are available to babies and young children with developmental delays and disabilities. The support is also extended to their families and caregivers. Such services may include areas in communication, physical and other types of intervention based on the child and family
Are you worried that your child is not showing behaviors expected for his or her age? Is your child not speaking yet or not speaking enough? Are you wondering your child might need speech therapy? Here are 5 telltale signs your child might need speech therapy:
In the current digital age, social media has become a huge part of our daily lives. In fact, some of our daily activities have been linked or are dependent on social media. We use social media for personal and business purposes. We use it to communicate and stay in touch with friends and relatives all around the world. We use it to transact and do
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the world to a standstill, as we wait collectively for the situation to improve. In the meantime, our lives have all been impacted significantly. As with many other countries, Singapore enforced a lockdown as part of measures taken to curtail the spread of the virus. During a lockdown, most citizens were not allowe
Preverbal skills refer to the various ways in which we communicate without words. These skills are essential as they support language learning in children. These skills include eye contact, joint attention and concentration. Once the child has mastered the basic skills of eye contact, paying attention and concentration, other forms of preverbal ski