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Speech and language therapy is concerned with the management of disorders of speech, language, communication and swallowing in children and adults. Speech-language therapists work with individuals with:
- learning difficulties
- physical disabilities
- speech / language delay (lambat bercakap)
- specific language impairment
- unclear speech (pelat)
- hearing impairment
- cleft palate
- stammering
- autism/social interaction difficulties
- voice disorders
- echolalia / parrot talk
[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_toggle title=”What happens at an assessment session ?” open=”false” css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]An assessment session is carried out to determine the existence and type of the communication problem, identify the language level and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the individual’s speech and language skills. The speech-language therapist will also take a history from you to obtain specific information regarding your concerns.
An individualized program will be planned to help improve the individual’s speech and language skills. Parents or caregivers are encouraged to join in the therapy sessions in order to carry over the therapy objectives at home.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_toggle title=”What can I expect from a speech therapy session ?” open=”false” css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]At the end of a therapy session, the speech-language therapist will brief about the individual’s performance during the session. In addition, parents or caregivers will be informed of what to practice at home with the individual.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_text_separator title=”Occupational Therapy” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”turquoise”][vc_toggle title=”What is Occupational Therapy? ” open=”false” css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]Occupational Therapy (OT) is the use of treatments to help individuals achieve and maintain independence in all facets of their lives. OT can help kids with various needs improve their cognitive, physical, sensory, and motor skills and enhance their self-esteem and sense of accomplishment.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_toggle title=”What do Occupational Therapists do? ” open=”false” css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]
Occupational therapy services typically include:
- an individualized evaluation, during which the client/family and occupational therapist determine the person’s goals,
- customized intervention to improve the person’s ability to perform daily activities and reach the goals, and
- an outcomes evaluation to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan.
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