Communication begins from birth, with babies using sounds, gestures, body movements, and facial expressions to express themselves. Quickly, toddlers start using words in their communication, from using single words to combining words into phrases and sentences. Toddlers will also start to follow simple instructions and requests. Babies and toddlers will continue to develop…
There are many ways in which speech therapists can encourage communication and it doesn’t always have to be verbally. In this blog we introduce the concept of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and dispel some the common myths we have come across. What is AAC? AAC stands for Augmentative and…
Children are likely to mispronounce some sounds as they learn to talk. By the age of 4 years, we expect children to be able to produce most sounds accurately according to developmental milestones. A child who does not or cannot say the sounds accurately by the expected age may have…
Originally Posted on 05 October, 2021 in Sassy Mama SG. Written By Melanie Muttitt Masks, lockdowns, safe distancing regulations… are these having an impact on our children’s speech and development? For many kids in Singapore, wearing masks is ‘normal’. Very young kids have grown up seeing parents, carers, and…
Everything you need to know about voice disorders Voice disorders affect the ability to speak normally. In this blog we cover everything you need to know about voice disorders. From how the voice is produced to symptoms to look out for and how to treat. How is the voice produced?…
How can I help my child’s speech therapy at home? Parents can be the most amazing communication partners to their children and progress in Speech and Language therapy owes a lot to the continuous support at home. The following are some general guidelines that are helpful: a) The right approach:…
How do I know if my child needs speech therapy? There are general speech and language milestones you can follow to guide you in knowing what your child should be doing at different stages. The American Speech and Language hearing association is a good place to check out these milestones….
Developing oral language through nursery rhymes At Treetop, our Speech and Language therapists understand the importance of singing as a strategy to facilitate language development. Becca Ross, s Kindergarten & First Grade Teacher, wrote the following in the blog Leapfrog: “Creating mental images, based on stories they hear, can be…
“ENCOURAGING LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN TODDLERS” Melanie Yates shares her top tips From babbling babies to talkative toddlers, learning to talk is a huge task for littlies! Helping our babies along in the process however can be a bit trickier for parents, so we sat down for a chat with…
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