As mentioned in my previous article, reading comprehension is a complex process that requires several different skills. Like a machinery with different parts, a breakdown in any area can have an impact on reading comprehension. Even though the end result is a difficulty in understanding what one reads, the symptoms Read more…
“Children with ASD who are not talking by 4, are unlikely to ever do so.” This advice was commonly heard when I was a student. Sadly, this distressing piece of information had caused many families to give up on their hopes that their child will ever talk. However, giving up Read more…
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is one of the most common communication tool that is used by speech therapists. It is a augmentative system of communication developed by Andy Bondy and Lori Frost. It follows a strict framework, where children first learn to exchange a picture card for something Read more…
When should parents seek Speech Therapy? No two children develop in the same way, even from within the same family! Some children are talking a blue streak by 2 years, while some are only saying a handful of words by that age. So how is a parent to know when Read more…
“Say ‘cookie’. Cu..cu..cookie!” If you are a parent, you probably have taught your child to say a word using this method. Even though requesting is a powerful way to teach your child to talk, it can also be a way to frustrate your child beyond his limit if not done Read more…
Late-talking and expressive language development I got this question recently. “My 2 year-old toddler is not talking yet. Do you think he is ok?” To help her understand where her son is at, we first have to look at children’s speech development. According to the American Speech and Hearing Association, Read more…
Is your child unable to follow instructions? Does he not respond to his name? Is he unable to point to familiar people, objects and body parts when asked “Where’s the ____?” If your child is more than 18 months, and your answer is yes to any of the above questions, Read more…
Are you worried about your late-talking toddler? Are you getting more and more anxious as you watch younger children talk up a storm while your child is still not talking? You are not alone. In Singapore, speech delay is one of the main reasons parents seek speech therapy for their Read more…