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Services

Services

Sessions

ASSESSMENT

This is a necessary step so I can get an idea of your child’s current skill profile. Typically this is done within the first session. Assessment will usually be done informally*, through activities and play, as this is usually sufficient to provide the information necessary.

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You are welcome to sit in so that you can verify whether the child I see in session is representative of your child in real life. This can help to ensure the assessment results are as accurate as possible. At the end of the assessment, you will be briefed on the results, then there will be a two-way discussion to set goals for your child based on the results as well as your particular set of concerns. After that, intervention sessions can begin. 

*In cases where reports are required, formal assessments in the form of standardised batteries of tests can be administered.

INTERVENTION

This is when I actively work on achieving the speech therapy goals we have set. The frequency and number of intervention sessions recommended will depend on your child’s needs.
You are welcome to sit in so that  you can better learn how to support  your child. However, if this is not possible or not suitable for your child in particular, your child can be seen alone.

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Intervention sessions include:

  • Direct contact time between your child and myself
  • Contact time between your child and you, with me present to assist and train
  • Summary of the session and your child’s performance, any questions you may have
  • Assignment of home follow-up / practice activities
  • If you are unable to sit in on sessions, the summary and home practice will be done in the last 10 minutes of the session.

LOCATION

Sessions (assessment and intervention) will be run at my personal clinic. If schedule permits, I am able to provide intervention at your home, or your child’s school (the school’s permission is required).

Duration:
50 minutes each.

Reports

Formal Report

This is usually required when submitting paperwork to formal bodies like the school or Ministry of Education, for purposes such as school admission application or application for special accommodations for your child.

Short Report

This is usually sufficient if

  • submitting requests at the school level for special accommodations,
  • to inform schools of any additional needs / ways to support your child, and his/her speech therapy goals & progress

Memo

This is a short note that can be given to a doctor or another therapist stating basic information such as assessment date & diagnosis, or requests for more services/referrals.

Consultations

Should you require additional professional advice outside of scheduled sessions, consultations can be booked in 30 minute slots, both in person, video call or voice call.

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