What is Speech Language Therapy?
Speech Language Therapy involves the management and treatment of various conditions affecting a person’s ability to speak, communicate, eat and drink.
Our Speech Language Therapists assess, diagnose, treat and help infants, children and adolescents with disorders or difficulties related to speaking, understanding, using language effectively, feeding and swallowing. We use physical examination, instrumental technology, standardised cognitive-linguistic and speech and language tests to diagnose and guide treatment. A daily home programme is also developed to each individual’s strengths and weakness to facilitate optimal feeding and communication skills.
What to expect?
WHAT TYPICALLY HAPPENS WHEN ATTENDING SPEECH THERAPY
Assessment
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. This initial assessment serves as the baseline for developing an appropriate individualised treatment plan to meet the needs of the child and family.
Therapy
Treatment programs include development of home programs with parental involvement. Therapy may vary depending on the diagnosis and difficulties the child has. Apart from individual sessions, group therapy sessions maybe recommended for children. For some children who have multiple impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes, a multi-disciplinary approach involving Occupational Therapists (OT), Physiotherapists (PT), Dieticians, and other professionals is used.
Speech and Language Services
Speech Language Therapy is provided in inpatient and outpatient settings. The following are some of the services we offer.